Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Mirto

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 112 ratings analysed

5 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #24,295 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Mirto

Tuttotondo · 2016

3.7326 votes

Rank #56,273 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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.
Mirto
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Abjar5/7

Mirto2/7

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

MirtoTuttotondo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.73/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 35%Had 12%Want 53%

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

31%Love

31%Like

23%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerAbjarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value72

Category winnerMirtoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic83%

herbal65%

citrus48%

woody30%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both aromatic and 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

Top20-30 mins

MyrtleBergamotNutmeg

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumSageVetiver

Base4-6 hrs

OlibanumWoody NotesWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesNutmeg and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Mirto, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall30

Winter20

Day100

Night35

Category winnerMirtoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men11

Unisex67

Women22

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 14%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,295

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,273

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2016

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 …

Reviews →

Tuttotondo Mirto delivers an invigorating burst of wild coastal greenery right out of the nozzle. The crushed myrtle hits immediately. Italian bergamot and grated nutmeg add crisp, bitter clarity, evoking a sunbaked stroll through Sardinian hills. That initial alcohol lift flashes off within two minutes. Herbal clary …

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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 Mirto?

Abjar takes 5 of 7 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Mirto is rated 3.73/5 from 26 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Mirto for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Mirto?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Mirto 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Mirto?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Mirto 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Mirto smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg and Woody Notes.

Is Abjar or Mirto better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abjar and Mirto?

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). Mirto has top notes of Myrtle, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Geranium, Sage and Vetiver, a base of Olibanum, Woody Notes and White Musk.