Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Pheromone for Men

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 117 ratings analysed

4 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #25,326 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Pheromone for Men

Marilyn Miglin

4.1631 votes

Rank #15,898 AmberWoody

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.
Pheromone for Men
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Abjar4/7

Pheromone for Men3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

Pheromone for MenMarilyn Miglin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.16/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 11%Want 61%

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

55%Love

23%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerAbjarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value79

Category winnerPheromone for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

woody92%

citrus84%

honey77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and amber

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

Notes

LabdanumHoneyOlibanumSandalwoodGreen NotesTonka BeanCitrusesBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSandalwood. Durations are only published for Pheromone for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall100

Winter58

Day100

Night69

Category winnerPheromone for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men38

Unisex50

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,326

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,898

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerPheromone for MenHigher 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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Pheromone for Men by Marilyn Miglin delivers an unapologetic blast of vintage amber and woody warmth. The scent opens with sharp bergamot and brisk green notes, giving it a crisp, soapy edge reminiscent of classic barbershop formulas. Soon after, thick honey and warm labdanum surface, shifting the balance from brisk c…

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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 Pheromone for Men?

Abjar takes 4 of 7 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Pheromone for Men is rated 4.16/5 from 31 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Pheromone for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Pheromone for Men?

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

Which projects more, Abjar or Pheromone for Men?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Pheromone for Men 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Pheromone for Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Sandalwood.

Is Abjar or Pheromone for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pheromone for Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Abjar is the stronger pick. Pheromone for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar and Pheromone for Men?

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). Pheromone for Men features Labdanum, Honey, Olibanum, Sandalwood and Green Notes.