Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Peccatum

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 134 ratings analysed

4 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #25,924 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Peccatum

Profumo di Firenze

3.6548 votes

Rank #20,299 LeatherAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar takes 4 of 7 categories.

Abjar
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Peccatum
Choose it for a leather and amber character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Abjar4/7

Peccatum3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

PeccatumProfumo di Firenze

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.65/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 28%Had 12%Want 60%

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

27%Love

38%Like

17%Ok

10%Dislike

8%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerAbjarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value57

Category winnerPeccatumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

leather100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

rose77%

smoky69%

tobacco61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both leather, amber and smoky

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

Damask RoseMineral notesSaffronEarthy Notes

Heart2 to 4 hours

LeatherIncenseTobaccoPatchouliLabdanum

Base4 to 6 hours

VetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesLeather, Earthy Notes, Incense and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Peccatum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring27

Summer12

Fall100

Winter77

Day63

Night100

Category winnerPeccatumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men50

Unisex43

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,924

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,299

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerPeccatumHigher 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 →

Peccatum by Profumo di Firenze presents a dry, atmospheric blend centered on Damask rose, worn leather, and cool mineral notes. The opening pairs a crisp floral sweetness with saffron and earthy notes, avoiding the heavy sweetness common in traditional oriental scents. As the perfume settles, smoky incense, tobacco, a…

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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 Peccatum?

Abjar takes 4 of 7 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Peccatum is rated 3.65/5 from 48 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Peccatum for a leather and amber character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Peccatum?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Peccatum 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Peccatum?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Peccatum 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Peccatum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, amber and smoky accords. Common notes include Leather, Earthy Notes, Incense and Tobacco.

Is Abjar or Peccatum better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abjar and Peccatum?

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). Peccatum has top notes of Damask Rose, Mineral notes, Saffron and Earthy Notes, heart notes of Leather, Incense, Tobacco and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver and Amber.