Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Layton Exclusif

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 3,879 ratings analysed

5 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #24,570 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Layton Exclusif

Parfums de Marly

4.273,793 votes

Rank #1,042 WoodyOud

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.
Layton Exclusif
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Abjar5/7

Layton Exclusif2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

Layton ExclusifParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.27/ 5 · 3,793 votes

Have 83%Had 17%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

60%Love

21%Like

9%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

3,793 votes

Category winnerAbjarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value33

Category winnerLayton ExclusifBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

oud92%

animalic84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and animalic

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

Top20-30 mins

AlmondMandarin OrangeBergamotWatery NotesAppleGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

CivetGeraniumRoseGardeniaWater LilyLavenderCinnamon

Base8-12+ hrs

Laotian OudGuaiac WoodVanillaCoffeeSandalwoodIndonesian Patchouli LeafAmberPink Pepper

InformationalShared notesLavender, Guaiac Wood, Civet and Amber. Durations are only published for Layton Exclusif, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring48

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerAbjarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men92

Unisex7

Women1

Date 39%Party 34%Work 15%Casual 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,570

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,042

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews208

Category winnerLayton ExclusifHigher 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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Parfums de Marly Layton Exclusif twists the crowd-pleasing DNA of the original into a brooding, shadowed evening scent. The initial blast hits with crisp bergamot and bitter almond before plunging into a dense thicket of Laotian oud, guaiac wood, and civet. You get a bitter, medicinal punch upfront. It does not apolog…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Abjar or Layton Exclusif?

Abjar takes 5 of 7 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Layton Exclusif is rated 4.27/5 from 3,793 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Layton Exclusif for a woody and oud character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Layton Exclusif?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Layton Exclusif 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Layton Exclusif?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Layton Exclusif 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Layton Exclusif smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and animalic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Guaiac Wood, Civet and Amber.

Is Abjar or Layton Exclusif better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abjar and Layton Exclusif?

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). Layton Exclusif has top notes of Almond, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Watery Notes, heart notes of Civet, Geranium, Rose and Gardenia, a base of Laotian Oud, Guaiac Wood, Vanilla and Coffee.