Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Jour De Glorie

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 93 ratings analysed

3 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #24,581 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Jour De Glorie

Parfums de Folleville

3.297 votes

Rank #64,982 AromaticWoody

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.
Jour De Glorie
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Abjar3/4

Jour De Glorie1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Abjar
Sillage & projection: Abjar
Value for money: Jour De Glorie
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

Jour De GlorieParfums de Folleville

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%

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

14%Love

43%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value30

Category winnerJour De GlorieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

woody86%

fresh spicy72%

warm spicy58%

amber44%

green30%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody, aromatic and amber

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

BasilCalabrian bergamotCardamomPink PepperSichuan Pepper

Heart2-3 hrs

CypressJuniper BerriesMate

Base4-6 hrs

MyrhhVetiverPatchouliCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesCypress. Durations are only published for Jour De Glorie, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring40

Summer100

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 17%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,581

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,982

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

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 →

Jour De Glorie captures the brisk snap of a chilled gin and tonic poured on a sunlit veranda. The opening hits fast. Calabrian bergamot, cracked Sichuan pepper, and crushed basil create an invigorating, zesty green surge that immediately clears your head. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus fizz recedes. Earthy F…

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 Jour De Glorie?

Abjar takes 3 of 4 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Jour De Glorie is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Jour De Glorie for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Jour De Glorie?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Jour De Glorie 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Jour De Glorie?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Jour De Glorie 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Jour De Glorie smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Cypress.

Is Abjar or Jour De Glorie better for summer or winter?

Jour De Glorie suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar and Jour De Glorie?

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). Jour De Glorie has top notes of Basil, Calabrian bergamot, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cypress, Juniper Berries and Mate, a base of Myrhh, Vetiver, Patchouli and Cedar.