Abjar vs Or de Calambac
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Abjar takes 4 of 7 categories.
AbjarChoose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Or de CalambacChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Abjar4/7
Or de Calambac3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Abjar
- Community sentiment
- Abjar
- Longevity
- Abjar
- Sillage & projection
- Abjar
- Value for money
- Or de Calambac
- Versatility
- Or de Calambac
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Or de Calambac
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AbjarThe Spirit of DubaiOr de CalambacChopardWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.49/ 5 · 86 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
4.07/ 5 · 169 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerAbjarRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate72%Love
13%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
86 votes
41%Love
35%Like
14%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
169 votes
Category winnerAbjarMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAbjar
SillageAbjar
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOr de CalambacBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
leather92%
amber84%
smoky77%
animalic69%
aromatic61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
oud77%
warm spicy69%
sweet61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, amber and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CypressPineClary SageNutmegStyraxAldehydesLavenderPepper
Heart
LeatherEarthy NotesBirch LeafIncenseIndian OudResinsWoody NotesGuaiac Wood
Base
CastoreumCivetTobaccoAgarwood (Oud)AmberTolu BalsamSandalwoodBenzoin
Top15-30 mins
Star AnisePink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
CacaoHazelnutTonka BeanCinnamonJuniper
Base6-8+ hrs
Laotian OudMyrhhVetiverAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodLabdanumCypress
InformationalShared notesCypress, Guaiac Wood and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Or de Calambac, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring61
Summer25
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring44
Summer36
Fall94
Winter100
Day100
Night96
Category winnerOr de CalambacMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,837
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#10,619
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched2019
Reviews14
Category winnerOr de CalambacHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAbjar 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 →Chopard Or de Calambac pairs precious Laotian oud with the comforting warmth of dry baking spices and gourmet confectionery. The first mist releases an energetic spark of pink pepper and spicy star anise that rapidly softens into bitter cacao powder, roasted hazelnuts, and fragrant cinnamon. As the fragrance warms on …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Abjar or Or de Calambac?
Abjar takes 4 of 7 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Or de Calambac is rated 4.07/5 from 169 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Or de Calambac for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Abjar or Or de Calambac?
Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Or de Calambac 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Abjar or Or de Calambac?
Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Or de Calambac 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Abjar and Or de Calambac smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cypress, Guaiac Wood and Agarwood (Oud).
Is Abjar or Or de Calambac better for summer or winter?
For summer, Or de Calambac is the stronger pick. For winter, Abjar is the stronger pick. Or de Calambac suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Abjar and Or de Calambac?
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). Or de Calambac has top notes of Star Anise and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cacao, Hazelnut, Tonka Bean and Cinnamon, a base of Laotian Oud, Myrhh, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud).
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