Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Ibisco Nirvana

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 301 ratings analysed

4 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #26,079 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

10%scent match

Clearly different

Ibisco Nirvana

PARIS CORNER

3.83215 votes

Rank #7,571 Fresh SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar takes 4 of 7 categories.

Abjar
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Ibisco Nirvana
Choose it for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Abjar4/7

Ibisco Nirvana3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

Ibisco NirvanaPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.83/ 5 · 215 votes

Have 40%Had 7%Want 53%

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

42%Love

24%Like

15%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

215 votes

Category winnerAbjarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value80

Category winnerIbisco NirvanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

fresh spicy100%

floral92%

rose84%

aromatic77%

green69%

fruity61%

Scent match10%Clearly different · both 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black CurrantMintLime

Heart3 to 5 hours

HibiscusDamask RoseGeraniumCinnamon

Base6 to 8 hours

VanillaLeatherAmber

InformationalShared notesLeather and Amber. Durations are only published for Ibisco Nirvana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer87

Fall73

Winter53

Day100

Night80

Category winnerIbisco NirvanaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men1

Unisex19

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,079

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,571

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews40

Category winnerIbisco NirvanaHigher 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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Ibisco Nirvana by PARIS CORNER is an intense fruity floral perfume built around tart red fruit, aromatic herbs, and rich sweetness. The opening arrives with a sharp burst of lime and dark, jammy black currant, balanced by a brisk splash of fresh mint. As it settles, a prominent heart of floral hibiscus, damask rose, g…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Abjar or Ibisco Nirvana?

Abjar takes 4 of 7 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Ibisco Nirvana is rated 3.83/5 from 215 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Ibisco Nirvana for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Ibisco Nirvana?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Ibisco Nirvana 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Ibisco Nirvana?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Ibisco Nirvana 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Ibisco Nirvana smell similar?

Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Leather and Amber.

Is Abjar or Ibisco Nirvana better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ibisco Nirvana is the stronger pick. For winter, Abjar is the stronger pick. Ibisco Nirvana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar and Ibisco Nirvana?

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). Ibisco Nirvana has top notes of Black Currant, Mint and Lime, heart notes of Hibiscus, Damask Rose, Geranium and Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla, Leather and Amber.