Abjar vs Il Flaneur
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Abjar takes 5 of 7 categories.
AbjarChoose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Il FlaneurChoose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Abjar5/7
Il Flaneur2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Abjar
- Community sentiment
- Abjar
- Longevity
- Abjar
- Sillage & projection
- Abjar
- Value for money
- Il Flaneur
- Versatility
- Il Flaneur
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Abjar
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AbjarThe Spirit of DubaiIl FlaneurProfumi Di PolignanoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.49/ 5 · 86 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
2.85/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 37%Had 16%Want 47%
Category winnerAbjarRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate72%Love
13%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
86 votes
19%Love
12%Like
19%Ok
35%Dislike
15%Hate
26 votes
Category winnerAbjarMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAbjar
SillageAbjar
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIl FlaneurBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
leather92%
amber84%
smoky77%
animalic69%
aromatic61%
leather100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
patchouli77%
animalic69%
soft spicy61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, leather and animalic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CypressPineClary SageNutmegStyraxAldehydesLavenderPepper
Heart
LeatherEarthy NotesBirch LeafIncenseIndian OudResinsWoody NotesGuaiac Wood
Base
CastoreumCivetTobaccoAgarwood (Oud)AmberTolu BalsamSandalwoodBenzoin
Top30 to 45 minutes
Pink PepperSaffronGrapefruitCoconut
Heart2 to 3 hours
PistachioRoseGeraniumJasmine Sambac
Base5 to 8 hours
LeatherPatchouliSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)Jasmine
InformationalShared notesLeather, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Il Flaneur, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring61
Summer25
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring30
Summer0
Fall100
Winter80
Day29
Night100
Category winnerIl FlaneurMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,869
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#63,246
PerfumerArturetto Landi
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerAbjarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAbjar 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 …
Reviews →Il Flaneur by Profumi Di Polignano offers an unexpected clash between creamy sweetness and dark, smoky hide. The scent opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and tart grapefruit softened by a distinct touch of coconut and saffron. Soon, a nutty heart of pistachio blends into floral geranium and rose, keeping the prof…
Reviews →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 Il Flaneur?
Abjar takes 5 of 7 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Il Flaneur is rated 2.85/5 from 26 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Il Flaneur for a leather and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Abjar or Il Flaneur?
Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Il Flaneur 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Abjar or Il Flaneur?
Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Il Flaneur 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Abjar and Il Flaneur smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, leather and animalic accords. Common notes include Leather, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood.
Is Abjar or Il Flaneur better for summer or winter?
For summer, Abjar is the stronger pick. For winter, Abjar is the stronger pick. Il Flaneur suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Abjar and Il Flaneur?
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). Il Flaneur has top notes of Pink Pepper, Saffron, Grapefruit and Coconut, heart notes of Pistachio, Rose, Geranium and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Agarwood (Oud).
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