Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Mandrake

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 193 ratings analysed

4 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #26,079 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Mandrake

Parfums Quartana

3.97107 votes

Rank #14,173 FruityWoody

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.
Mandrake
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Abjar4/7

Mandrake3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

MandrakeParfums Quartana

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.97/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 28%Had 10%Want 62%

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

39%Love

36%Like

8%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

107 votes

Category winnerAbjarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value40

Category winnerMandrakeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

fruity100%

woody92%

green84%

leather77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody, leather 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

Notes

RhubarbApplePomegranateSuedeBirch LeafBirchSandalwoodTonka BeanMadagascar VanillaPatchouliCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBirch Leaf and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Mandrake, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer77

Fall55

Winter14

Day100

Night42

Category winnerMandrakeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men10

Unisex85

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,079

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,173

PerfumerCarlos Viñals

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerMandrakeHigher 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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Mandrake by Parfums Quartana is a tart, fruity, and woody scent built around a bold rhubarb opening. Created by perfumer Carlos Viñals, the profile introduces crisp green apple and pomegranate alongside pungent, sour rhubarb stalks. As the bright initial burst settles, birch leaf and birch wood provide a rustic, green…

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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 Mandrake?

Abjar takes 4 of 7 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Mandrake is rated 3.97/5 from 107 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Mandrake for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Mandrake?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Mandrake 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Mandrake?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Mandrake 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Mandrake smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, leather and aromatic accords. Common notes include Birch Leaf and Sandalwood.

Is Abjar or Mandrake better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abjar and Mandrake?

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). Mandrake features Rhubarb, Apple, Pomegranate, Suede and Birch Leaf.