Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs J de Jacomo Sport

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 89 ratings analysed

3 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #23,952 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

J de Jacomo Sport

Jacomo

3.333 votes

Rank #62,005 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar takes 3 of 4 categories.

Abjar
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
J de Jacomo Sport
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Abjar3/4

J de Jacomo Sport1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Abjar
Sillage & projection: Abjar
Value for money: J de Jacomo Sport
Versatility: Not scored
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 Dubai

J de Jacomo SportJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value88

Category winnerJ de Jacomo SportBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

white floral30%

Scent match24%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

BergamotLemonJuniperNutmegCinnamonCardamom

Heart

Orange BlossomelemiAniseLabdanum

Base

VetiverPatchouliGuaiac WoodSandalwoodCedarwoodLeatherMuskOud

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Leather, Indian Oud and Guaiac Wood. 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

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,952

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,005

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbjarHigher 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 …

Reviews →

J de Jacomo Sport is a 2024 woody spicy release that opens with a sharp, crisp mix of bergamot and lemon before settling into a blend of nutmeg and cinnamon. It transitions into a grounded base of guaiac wood and vetiver. This fragrance is intended for daily wear during warmer months, offering a clean, energizing 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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Abjar or J de Jacomo Sport?

Abjar takes 3 of 4 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; J de Jacomo Sport is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose J de Jacomo Sport for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or J de Jacomo Sport?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, J de Jacomo Sport 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or J de Jacomo Sport?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, J de Jacomo Sport 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and J de Jacomo Sport smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Leather, Indian Oud and Guaiac Wood.

Is Abjar or J de Jacomo Sport better for summer or winter?

J de Jacomo Sport suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar and J de Jacomo Sport?

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). J de Jacomo Sport has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Juniper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Orange Blossom, elemi, Anise and Labdanum, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood.