Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Kaheela Lux

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 135 ratings analysed

4 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #26,079 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Kaheela Lux

PARIS CORNER

4.2249 votes

Rank #15,603 AmberWarm Spicy

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.
Kaheela Lux
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Abjar4/7

Kaheela Lux3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

Kaheela LuxPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.22/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 51%Had 4%Want 45%

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

51%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

49 votes

Category winnerAbjarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value70

Category winnerKaheela LuxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

warm spicy90%

woody80%

powdery70%

musky60%

cinnamon50%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both amber and woody

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

AppleSweet Almond

Heart2 to 3 hours

CinnamonHayOrrisRosePatchouliCedarwood

Base4 to 6 hours

AmberBenzoinLabdanumSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesAmber, Sandalwood and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Kaheela Lux, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring21

Summer4

Fall88

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerKaheela LuxMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men9

Unisex69

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,079

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,603

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerKaheela LuxHigher 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 →

Kaheela Lux by PARIS CORNER is a warm, resinous fragrance that pairs crisp fruit with rich spices and balsamic sweetness. It opens with crisp apple and sweet almond, setting a cozy, nutty tone right away. The heart builds warmth through cinnamon, earthy patchouli, dry cedarwood, and a touch of powdery orris alongside …

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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 Kaheela Lux?

Abjar takes 4 of 7 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Kaheela Lux is rated 4.22/5 from 49 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Kaheela Lux for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Kaheela Lux?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Kaheela Lux 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Kaheela Lux?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Kaheela Lux 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Kaheela Lux smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Amber, Sandalwood and Benzoin.

Is Abjar or Kaheela Lux better for summer or winter?

For summer, Abjar is the stronger pick. For winter, Abjar is the stronger pick. Kaheela Lux suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar and Kaheela Lux?

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). Kaheela Lux has top notes of Apple and Sweet Almond, heart notes of Cinnamon, Hay, Orris and Rose, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Labdanum and Sandalwood.