Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Reflection 45 Man

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 2,109 ratings analysed

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #24,258 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Reflection 45 Man

Amouage

4.402,023 votes

Rank #23,417 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Abjar
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Reflection 45 Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Abjar3/7

Reflection 45 Man3/7

Ratings & consensus: Reflection 45 Man
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Abjar
Sillage & projection: Abjar
Value for money: Abjar
Versatility: Reflection 45 Man
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Reflection 45 Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

Reflection 45 ManAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.40/ 5 · 2,023 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerReflection 45 ManRating 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

66%Love

18%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

2,023 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value22

Category winnerAbjarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, amber and aromatic

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

Top

LavenderJuniper BerriesCardamomClary SageBenzoinPink Pepper

Heart

IrisJasmineNeroliAngelicaTonka BeanVanilla

Base

OlibanumCedarSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliMyrrhOpoponax

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Lavender, Sandalwood and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter92

Day–

Night–

Category winnerReflection 45 ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,258

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,417

PerfumerLucas Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerReflection 45 ManHigher 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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Reflection 45 Man opens with a sharp burst of juniper and cardomom before settling into a powdery iris core. It is a dense, high-concentration perfume that suits formal winter evenings and cool spring mornings when you need a scent that projects refinement.

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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 Reflection 45 Man?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Reflection 45 Man is rated 4.40/5 from 2,023 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Reflection 45 Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Reflection 45 Man?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Reflection 45 Man 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Reflection 45 Man?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Reflection 45 Man 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Reflection 45 Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Lavender, Sandalwood and Benzoin.

Is Abjar or Reflection 45 Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Abjar is the stronger pick. For winter, Abjar is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar and Reflection 45 Man?

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). Reflection 45 Man has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Cardamom and Clary Sage, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Neroli and Angelica, a base of Olibanum, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vetiver.