Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Higher Energy

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 11 Oct 2026 1,547 ratings analysed

5 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #23,909 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Higher Energy

Dior · 2003

4.041,461 votes

Rank #3,351 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar takes 5 of 7 categories.

Abjar
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Higher Energy
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Abjar5/7

Higher Energy2/7

Ratings & consensus: Abjar
Community sentiment: Abjar
Longevity: Abjar
Sillage & projection: Abjar
Value for money: Higher Energy
Versatility: Abjar
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Higher Energy

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

Higher EnergyDior

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 1,461 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

Category winnerAbjarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

72%Love

13%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

86 votes

33%Love

49%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

1,461 votes

Category winnerAbjarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value42

Category winnerHigher EnergyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

green61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

CypressPineClary SageNutmegStyraxAldehydesLavenderPepper

Heart

LeatherEarthy NotesBirch LeafIncenseIndian OudResinsWoody NotesGuaiac Wood

Base

CastoreumCivetTobaccoAgarwood (Oud)AmberTolu BalsamSandalwoodBenzoin

Top

Juniper BerriesPineappleGrapefruitMelonMint

Heart

PepperNutmegIncense

Base

CedarVetiverOakmossSandalwoodMuskLabdanum

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Pepper, Incense and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAbjarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men86

Unisex13

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,909

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,351

PerfumerCarlos Viñals, Natalie Gracia-Cetto

Launched2003

Reviews89

Category winnerHigher EnergyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Abjar by The Spirit of Dubai opens with a sharp burst of aromatic cypress, pine needles, and spicy nutmeg before settling into a dense heart of birch leaf and natural leather. As the composition warms on skin, smoky incense, Indian oud, and rich labdanum take control, giving the fragrance a dark resinous texture. The …

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Higher Energy by Dior opens with an invigorating splash of chilled ruby grapefruit, sweet honeydew melon, and crushed juniper berries that instantly cuts through warm morning air. Within minutes, crisp garden mint and a subtle touch of tangy pineapple join the mix, giving the scent a bright, uplifting freshness like a…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Abjar or Higher Energy?

Abjar takes 5 of 7 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Higher Energy is rated 4.04/5 from 1,461 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Higher Energy for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Higher Energy?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Higher Energy 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Higher Energy?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Higher Energy 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Higher Energy smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Pepper, Incense and Sandalwood.

Is Abjar or Higher Energy better for summer or winter?

For summer, Abjar is the stronger pick. For winter, Abjar is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar and Higher Energy?

Abjar has top notes of Cypress, Pine, Clary Sage and Nutmeg, heart notes of Leather, Earthy Notes, Birch Leaf and Incense, a base of Castoreum, Civet, Tobacco and Agarwood (Oud). Higher Energy has top notes of Juniper Berries, Pineapple, Grapefruit and Melon, heart notes of Pepper, Nutmeg and Incense, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Sandalwood.