Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Lutece

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 254 ratings analysed

6 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #23,708 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Lutece

Houbigant

3.99168 votes

Rank #25,550 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar takes 6 of 7 categories.

Abjar
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Lutece
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Abjar6/7

Lutece1/7

Ratings & consensus: Abjar
Community sentiment: Abjar
Longevity: Abjar
Sillage & projection: Abjar
Value for money: Lutece
Versatility: Abjar
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

LuteceHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.99/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 52%Had 48%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

35%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

168 votes

Category winnerAbjarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value73

Category winnerLuteceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

vanilla92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

floral61%

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

Top20-30 mins

Brazilian RosewoodAldehydesGeraniumMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootPeonyVetiverRosemaryLily-of-the-ValleyCedar

Base6-8 hrs

Tonka BeanHeliotropeMuskCinnamonVanilla

InformationalShared notesAldehydes. Durations are only published for Lutece, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring61

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Category winnerAbjarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

Casual 36%Work 28%Date 23%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,708

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,550

PerfumerNot listed

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 …

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Houbigant Lutece is a powdery oriental floral that wraps retro warmth in a surprisingly airy, cosmetic cloud. The fragrance opens with brisk aldehydes and sharp Brazilian rosewood before mellowing into powdery orris root, sweet peony, and a hint of green rosemary. As hours pass, creamy vanilla, almond-scented heliotro…

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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 Lutece?

Abjar takes 6 of 7 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Lutece is rated 3.99/5 from 168 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Lutece for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Lutece?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Lutece 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Lutece?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Lutece 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Lutece smell similar?

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

Is Abjar or Lutece better for summer or winter?

For summer, Abjar is the stronger pick. For winter, Abjar is the stronger pick. Lutece suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar and Lutece?

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). Lutece has top notes of Brazilian Rosewood, Aldehydes, Geranium and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orris Root, Peony, Vetiver and Rosemary, a base of Tonka Bean, Heliotrope, Musk and Cinnamon.