Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Rite Volume II

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 93 ratings analysed

3 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #24,386 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Rite Volume II

G Parfums

3.297 votes

Rank #64,800 WoodyMossy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar takes 3 of 3 categories.

Abjar
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Rite Volume II
Choose it for a woody and mossy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Abjar3/3

Rite Volume II0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

Rite Volume IIG Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 8%Had 14%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

mossy92%

earthy84%

aldehydic77%

fresh69%

aromatic61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody 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

Notes

MossVetiverAldehydesIncenseVioletMetallic notesWoody NotesRoseLeatherMuskJasmineGuaiac Wood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Leather, Incense and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Rite Volume II, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Not enough votes yet

Date 34%Casual 28%Work 22%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,386

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,800

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbjarHigher 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 …

Reviews →

Rite Volume II by G Parfums is a dark, atmospheric fragrance built around stark oakmoss and dry vetiver. It opens with sharp aldehydes and a distinctive metallic sheen before settling into smoky incense and weathered leather. Floral touches of violet, rose, and jasmine soften the bitter forest floor without making it …

Reviews →

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 Rite Volume II?

Abjar takes 3 of 3 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Rite Volume II is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Rite Volume II for a woody and mossy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Rite Volume II?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Rite Volume II 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Rite Volume II?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Rite Volume II 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Rite Volume II smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Leather, Incense and Woody Notes.

Is Abjar or Rite Volume II better for summer or winter?

Rite Volume II suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar and Rite Volume II?

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). Rite Volume II features Moss, Vetiver, Aldehydes, Incense and Violet.