Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Marc O'Polo Man 2006

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 116 ratings analysed

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #25,869 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Marc O'Polo Man 2006

Marc O'Polo

4.1730 votes

Rank #22,359 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marc O'Polo Man 2006 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Abjar
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Marc O'Polo Man 2006
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Abjar3/7

Marc O'Polo Man 20064/7

Ratings & consensus: Abjar
Community sentiment: Marc O'Polo Man 2006
Longevity: Abjar
Sillage & projection: Abjar
Value for money: Marc O'Polo Man 2006
Versatility: Marc O'Polo Man 2006
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Marc O'Polo Man 2006

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

Marc O'Polo Man 2006Marc O'Polo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.17/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 26%Had 40%Want 34%

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

30%Love

60%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Man 2006Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Man 2006Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

fresh spicy100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

powdery74%

musky65%

herbal56%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody

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

NutmegGingerPepperArtemisia

Heart2-4 hrs

MuskCedarOakmossSandalwoodAmber

Base5-7 hrs

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InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Pepper, Amber and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Marc O'Polo Man 2006, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall92

Winter67

Day100

Night33

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Man 2006Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,869

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,359

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Man 2006Higher 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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Marc O'Polo Man 2006 brings a clean, outdoorsy freshness built around crisp spices and dry woods. The first spray releases a lively hit of grated nutmeg, sharp black pepper, and fresh ginger that immediately clears the air. Artemisia adds a bitter green herbal edge, keeping the spice from feeling thick or syrupy. With…

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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 Marc O'Polo Man 2006?

Marc O'Polo Man 2006 takes 4 of 7 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Marc O'Polo Man 2006 is rated 4.17/5 from 30 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Marc O'Polo Man 2006 for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Marc O'Polo Man 2006?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Marc O'Polo Man 2006?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Marc O'Polo Man 2006 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Pepper, Amber and Sandalwood.

Is Abjar or Marc O'Polo Man 2006 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 is the stronger pick. For winter, Abjar is the stronger pick. Marc O'Polo Man 2006 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar and Marc O'Polo Man 2006?

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). Marc O'Polo Man 2006 has top notes of Nutmeg, Ginger, Pepper and Artemisia, heart notes of Musk, Cedar, Oakmoss and Sandalwood.