Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Ooz

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 89 ratings analysed

4 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #23,929 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Ooz

Panouge

3.673 votes

Rank #54,558 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar takes 4 of 4 categories.

Abjar
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Ooz
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Abjar4/4

Ooz0/4

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

OozPanouge

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 50%Had 13%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value25

Category winnerAbjarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

lavender69%

amber61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody, amber 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

Top15-30 mins

ApplePepperBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

LabdanumLavenderGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliVetiverCedarAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesLavender and Pepper. Durations are only published for Ooz, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,929

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,558

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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 →

Panouge Ooz is a straightforward woody aromatic fragrance designed for men who want a clean, no-fuss daily signature. The scent opens with a sharp burst of crisp green apple, zesty bergamot, and a lively prickle of black pepper. Within twenty minutes, the initial fruity sparkle settles into an aromatic core of French …

Reviews →

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 Ooz?

Abjar takes 4 of 4 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Ooz is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Ooz for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Ooz?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Ooz 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Ooz?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Ooz 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Ooz smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender and Pepper.

Is Abjar or Ooz better for summer or winter?

Ooz suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar and Ooz?

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). Ooz has top notes of Apple, Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Labdanum, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Cedar and Ambroxan.