Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Labdanum 18

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,637 ratings analysed

5 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #25,710 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Labdanum 18

Le Labo

3.951,551 votes

Rank #1,903 MuskyAmber

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.
Labdanum 18
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Abjar5/7

Labdanum 182/7

Ratings & consensus: Abjar
Community sentiment: Abjar
Longevity: Abjar
Sillage & projection: Abjar
Value for money: Abjar
Versatility: Labdanum 18
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Labdanum 18

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

Labdanum 18Le Labo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.95/ 5 · 1,551 votes

Have 37%Had 12%Want 52%

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

38%Love

36%Like

11%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

1,551 votes

Category winnerAbjarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value27

Category winnerAbjarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

musky100%

amber92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

leather69%

animalic61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, amber and leather

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

Notes

French labdanumVanillaCivettaMuskCastoreumResinsTonka BeanGurjan balsamBirchPatchouliCinnamon

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesResins and Castoreum. Durations are only published for Labdanum 18, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring40

Summer22

Fall100

Winter92

Day99

Night100

Category winnerLabdanum 18Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men12

Unisex62

Women26

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,710

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,903

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerLabdanum 18Higher 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 …

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Labdanum 18 by Le Labo is an amber, musky scent built around a soft and powdery warmth. Rather than projecting an aggressive, dark leather aroma, it hugs close to the skin with sweet vanilla, balsamic resins, and cozy musk. Notes of French labdanum, cinnamon, and gurjan balsam provide a rich, golden center, while hint…

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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 Labdanum 18?

Abjar takes 5 of 7 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Labdanum 18 is rated 3.95/5 from 1,551 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Labdanum 18 for a musky and amber character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Labdanum 18?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Labdanum 18 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Labdanum 18?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Labdanum 18 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Labdanum 18 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and leather accords. Common notes include Resins and Castoreum.

Is Abjar or Labdanum 18 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Abjar is the stronger pick. For winter, Abjar is the stronger pick. Labdanum 18 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar and Labdanum 18?

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). Labdanum 18 features French labdanum, Vanilla, Civetta, Musk and Castoreum.