Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Oud Maximus Autumn 2019

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 138 ratings analysed

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #24,103 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

4%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Oud Maximus Autumn 2019

Bortnikoff

4.6552 votes

Rank #6,217 OudRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Abjar
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Oud Maximus Autumn 2019
Choose it for a oud and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Abjar2/7

Oud Maximus Autumn 20195/7

Ratings & consensus: Oud Maximus Autumn 2019
Community sentiment: Oud Maximus Autumn 2019
Longevity: Abjar
Sillage & projection: Abjar
Value for money: Oud Maximus Autumn 2019
Versatility: Oud Maximus Autumn 2019
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oud Maximus Autumn 2019

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

Oud Maximus Autumn 2019Bortnikoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.65/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 41%Had 14%Want 45%

Category winnerOud Maximus Autumn 2019Rating 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

79%Love

13%Like

4%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerOud Maximus Autumn 2019Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value41

Category winnerOud Maximus Autumn 2019Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

oud100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

floral69%

musky61%

Scent match4%Clearly different

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

Top

Sweet OrangeCardamomJasmine SambacPink PepperBergamot

Heart

Rose de MaiTea RoseRoseCloveFrangipaniMagnoliaTonka Bean

Base

Indian OudAgarwood (Oud)Birch TarVanillaMuskCivetTolu Balsam

InformationalShared notesIndian Oud, Civet, Agarwood (Oud) and Tolu Balsam. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring95

Summer15

Fall95

Winter100

Day68

Night100

Category winnerOud Maximus Autumn 2019Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men44

Unisex44

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,103

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,217

PerfumerDmitry Bortnikoff

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerOud Maximus Autumn 2019Higher 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 →

Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 by Bortnikoff opens with a burst of sweet orange, cardamom, and pink pepper. The heart brings out rich Rose de Mai and tea rose, while wild Indian oud, civet, and birch tar form a smoky, animalic base. It wears best during crisp autumn nights and cold winter weather.

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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 Oud Maximus Autumn 2019?

Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 takes 5 of 7 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 is rated 4.65/5 from 52 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 for a oud and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Oud Maximus Autumn 2019?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Oud Maximus Autumn 2019?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 4% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Indian Oud, Civet, Agarwood (Oud) and Tolu Balsam.

Is Abjar or Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Abjar is the stronger pick. For winter, Abjar is the stronger pick. Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar and Oud Maximus Autumn 2019?

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). Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 has top notes of Sweet Orange, Cardamom, Jasmine Sambac and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rose de Mai, Tea Rose, Rose and Clove, a base of Indian Oud, Agarwood (Oud), Birch Tar and Vanilla.