Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Miel Obscura

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 102 ratings analysed

4 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #26,079 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Miel Obscura

PARIS CORNER

4.3816 votes

Rank #33,810 WoodyHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar takes 4 of 5 categories.

Abjar
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Miel Obscura
Choose it for a woody and honey character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Abjar4/5

Miel Obscura1/5

Ratings & consensus: Abjar
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Abjar
Sillage & projection: Abjar
Value for money: Miel Obscura
Versatility: Not scored
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

Miel ObscuraPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.38/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

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

69%Love

19%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value94

Category winnerMiel ObscuraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

honey92%

sweet84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

caramel61%

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

PineCaramelBergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

HoneyRoseViolet

Base6 to 8 hours

BenzoinCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesPine and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Miel Obscura, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men8

Unisex50

Women42

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,079

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,810

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Miel Obscura by PARIS CORNER balances sweet gourmand warmth with crisp, resinous depth. The fragrance introduces itself with a contrast of tart bergamot, sharp green pine, and buttery caramel. As the opening settles, the heart reveals rich honey intertwined with gentle rose and soft violet, creating a floral core that…

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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 Miel Obscura?

Abjar takes 4 of 5 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Miel Obscura is rated 4.38/5 from 16 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Miel Obscura for a woody and honey character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Miel Obscura?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Miel Obscura 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Miel Obscura?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Miel Obscura 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Miel Obscura smell similar?

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

Is Abjar or Miel Obscura better for summer or winter?

Miel Obscura suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar and Miel Obscura?

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). Miel Obscura has top notes of Pine, Caramel and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Rose and Violet, a base of Benzoin, Cedar and Musk.