Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Rebellion

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 195 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

Rebellion

Gritti

4.00109 votes

Rank #17,460 AromaticCitrus

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.
Rebellion
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Abjar4/7

Rebellion3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

RebellionGritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 32%Had 9%Want 59%

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

45%Love

25%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

109 votes

Category winnerAbjarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value43

Category winnerRebellionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody, aromatic 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Lemon ZestBergamotMint

Heart2 to 4 hours

ShisoCypressFruits

Base5 to 8 hours

AmbergrisOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCypress. Durations are only published for Rebellion, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer92

Fall86

Winter65

Day100

Night86

Category winnerRebellionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men75

Unisex21

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,326

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,460

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerRebellionHigher 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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Rebellion by Gritti brings a sharp, crisp profile that bridges bright Mediterranean citrus and deep forest greenery. The scent begins with a zesty blast of lemon zest, bergamot, and a cool flicker of mint. As the initial brightness settles, the composition turns aromatic and herbaceous, highlighting crisp cypress need…

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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 Rebellion?

Abjar takes 4 of 7 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Rebellion is rated 4.00/5 from 109 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Rebellion for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Rebellion?

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

Which projects more, Abjar or Rebellion?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Rebellion 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Rebellion smell similar?

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

Is Abjar or Rebellion better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abjar and Rebellion?

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). Rebellion has top notes of Lemon Zest, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Shiso, Cypress and Fruits, a base of Ambergris, Oakmoss and Patchouli.