Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Killer

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 98 ratings analysed

4 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #24,156 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Killer

Marc Joseph

4.5812 votes

Rank #29,134 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar takes 4 of 5 categories.

Abjar
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Killer
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Abjar4/5

Killer1/5

Ratings & consensus: Abjar
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Abjar
Sillage & projection: Abjar
Value for money: Killer
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

KillerMarc Joseph

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 44%Had 8%Want 48%

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

58%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value98

Category winnerKillerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

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

Top15-30 mins

AppleGingerBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CypressGeraniumSage

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverLeatherMusk

InformationalShared notesCypress and Leather. Durations are only published for Killer, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer78

Fall78

Winter56

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 34%Work 31%Party 19%Date 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,156

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,134

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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 →

Killer by Marc Joseph hits the air with an energetic blast of tart green apple, zesty bergamot, and spicy fresh ginger. It immediately creates a bright, commanding bubble. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus edge calms down into a smooth aromatic heart of green cypress, crisp geranium, and dry clary sage. The base…

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 Killer?

Abjar takes 4 of 5 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Killer is rated 4.58/5 from 12 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Killer for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Killer?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Killer 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Killer?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Killer 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Killer smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cypress and Leather.

Is Abjar or Killer better for summer or winter?

Killer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar and Killer?

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). Killer has top notes of Apple, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Cypress, Geranium and Sage, a base of Vetiver, Leather and Musk.