Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs PERSEVIRON

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 135 ratings analysed

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #26,079 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

PERSEVIRON

PARIS CORNER

4.4949 votes

Rank #13,771 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

PERSEVIRON takes 4 of 7 categories.

Abjar
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
PERSEVIRON
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Abjar3/7

PERSEVIRON4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

PERSEVIRONPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.49/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 30%Had 3%Want 67%

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

65%Love

24%Like

6%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

49 votes

Category winnerPERSEVIRONMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value77

Category winnerPERSEVIRONBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

cinnamon69%

citrus61%

Scent match13%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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CinnamonCardamomBergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

Whipped CreamPralineOrange Blossom

Base5 to 8 hours

VanillaGuaiac WoodDry Wood

InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood. Durations are only published for PERSEVIRON, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring41

Summer14

Fall100

Winter100

Day96

Night100

Category winnerPERSEVIRONMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men34

Unisex50

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,079

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,771

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerPERSEVIRONHigher 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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PERSEVIRON by PARIS CORNER delivers a sweet, comforting profile anchored by warm spices and smooth woods. The scent opens with a crisp burst of bergamot alongside fragrant cinnamon and aromatic cardamom. As the initial brightness settles, the composition turns sweet and lactonic through a heart of nutty praline, flora…

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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 PERSEVIRON?

PERSEVIRON takes 4 of 7 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; PERSEVIRON is rated 4.49/5 from 49 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose PERSEVIRON for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or PERSEVIRON?

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

Which projects more, Abjar or PERSEVIRON?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, PERSEVIRON 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and PERSEVIRON smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood.

Is Abjar or PERSEVIRON better for summer or winter?

For summer, Abjar is the stronger pick. For winter, Abjar is the stronger pick. PERSEVIRON suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar and PERSEVIRON?

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). PERSEVIRON has top notes of Cinnamon, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Whipped Cream, Praline and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Guaiac Wood and Dry Wood.