Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Overdose Killer Oud

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 109 ratings analysed

4 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #26,079 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Overdose Killer Oud

PARIS CORNER

4.1723 votes

Rank #39,077 Warm SpicyAmber

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.
Overdose Killer Oud
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Abjar4/5

Overdose Killer Oud1/5

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

Overdose Killer OudPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.17/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 46%Had 4%Want 50%

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

48%Love

26%Like

22%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value81

Category winnerOverdose Killer OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

amber91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

leather65%

smoky56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, amber and leather

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CognacCuminCardamomSaffronNutmegGingerGrapefruit

Heart3 to 4 hours

MyrrhBenzoinLabdanumPatchouliGeraniumCinnamon

Base5 to 8 hours

LeatherSmokeSandalwoodIncenseSage

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Leather, Incense and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Overdose Killer Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring36

Summer7

Fall100

Winter100

Day47

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men81

Unisex19

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,079

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,077

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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 →

Overdose Killer Oud by PARIS CORNER is a bold, warming oriental spicy fragrance built around boozy warmth, sharp kitchen spices, and dark resins. It opens with a punch of rich cognac, bitter cumin, ginger, and cardamom, brightened slightly by a brief flash of tart grapefruit. As it settles, warm cinnamon, benzoin, and…

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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 Overdose Killer Oud?

Abjar takes 4 of 5 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Overdose Killer Oud is rated 4.17/5 from 23 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Overdose Killer Oud for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Overdose Killer Oud?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Overdose Killer Oud 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Overdose Killer Oud?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Overdose Killer Oud 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Overdose Killer Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and leather accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Leather, Incense and Sandalwood.

Is Abjar or Overdose Killer Oud better for summer or winter?

Overdose Killer Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar and Overdose Killer Oud?

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). Overdose Killer Oud has top notes of Cognac, Cumin, Cardamom and Saffron, heart notes of Myrrh, Benzoin, Labdanum and Patchouli, a base of Leather, Smoke, Sandalwood and Incense.