Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Jardins de Misfah

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 1,353 ratings analysed

5 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #24,698 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

1%scent match

Clearly different

Jardins de Misfah

Une Nuit Nomade · 2024

4.231,267 votes

Rank #2,206 SweetRose

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.
Jardins de Misfah
Choose it for a sweet and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Abjar5/7

Jardins de Misfah2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

Jardins de MisfahUne Nuit Nomade

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.23/ 5 · 1,267 votes

Have 80%Had 20%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

47%Love

34%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

1,267 votes

Category winnerAbjarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value53

Category winnerJardins de MisfahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

sweet100%

rose80%

fruity70%

floral60%

almond50%

nutty40%

Scent match1%Clearly different

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomNutmeg

Heart2-4 hrs

DatesRose

Base6-10+ hrs

AlmondSaffron

InformationalShared notesNutmeg. Durations are only published for Jardins de Misfah, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring85

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerAbjarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

Date 39%Party 25%Casual 23%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,698

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,206

PerfumerJérôme di Marino

Launched2024

Reviews167

Category winnerJardins de MisfahHigher 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 →

Une Nuit Nomade Jardins de Misfah hits the skin with concentrated richness. The initial alcohol flash lasts roughly three minutes before settling down. Immediately after, a surge of chewy dates and golden honey takes center stage. It smells remarkably edible. A crisp pinch of cardamom and nutmeg prevents the heavy sug…

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 Jardins de Misfah?

Abjar takes 5 of 7 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Jardins de Misfah is rated 4.23/5 from 1,267 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Jardins de Misfah for a sweet and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Jardins de Misfah?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Jardins de Misfah 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Jardins de Misfah?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Jardins de Misfah 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Jardins de Misfah smell similar?

Clearly different: a 1% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Nutmeg.

Is Abjar or Jardins de Misfah better for summer or winter?

For summer, Abjar is the stronger pick. For winter, Abjar is the stronger pick. Jardins de Misfah suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar and Jardins de Misfah?

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). Jardins de Misfah has top notes of Cardamom and Nutmeg, heart notes of Dates and Rose, a base of Almond and Saffron.