Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Pegasus Exclusif

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 2,060 ratings analysed

5 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #24,510 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Pegasus Exclusif

Parfums de Marly

4.261,974 votes

Rank #1,292 WoodyAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Abjar5/7

Pegasus Exclusif2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

Pegasus ExclusifParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.26/ 5 · 1,974 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

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

57%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

1,974 votes

Category winnerAbjarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value33

Category winnerPegasus ExclusifBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

almond92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

oud61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody

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

Top20-30 mins

CardamomHeliotropePink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Bitter AlmondLavenderJasmineGeranium

Base8-12+ hrs

VanillaGuaiac WoodAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Guaiac Wood, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber. Durations are only published for Pegasus Exclusif, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring52

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerAbjarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men89

Unisex9

Women2

Date 39%Party 31%Work 17%Casual 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,510

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,292

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerPegasus ExclusifHigher 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 …

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Pegasus Exclusif by Parfums de Marly takes the sweet metallic almond of the original Pegasus and drenches it in dark smoke. The opening delivers a sharp burst of green cardamom, pink pepper, and bitter almond before settling into heavy wood. It smells dense, dark, and intensely woody. A thick base of agarwood, smoky g…

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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 Pegasus Exclusif?

Abjar takes 5 of 7 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Pegasus Exclusif is rated 4.26/5 from 1,974 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Pegasus Exclusif for a woody and almond character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Pegasus Exclusif?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Pegasus Exclusif 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Pegasus Exclusif?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Pegasus Exclusif 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Pegasus Exclusif smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Guaiac Wood, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.

Is Abjar or Pegasus Exclusif better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abjar and Pegasus Exclusif?

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). Pegasus Exclusif has top notes of Cardamom, Heliotrope, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Bitter Almond, Lavender, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Guaiac Wood, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood.