Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Robert Talbott

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 108 ratings analysed

3 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #26,663 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Robert Talbott

4.5022 votes

Rank #20,417 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar takes 3 of 5 categories.

Abjar
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Robert Talbott
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Abjar3/5

Robert Talbott2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

Robert TalbottRobert Talbott

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 63%Had 7%Want 30%

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

68%Love

23%Like

5%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value95

Category winnerRobert TalbottBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

citrus86%

fresh spicy72%

aromatic58%

warm spicy44%

earthy30%

Scent match28%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

Top

GrapefruitOrange

Heart

GeraniumPepper

Base

Woody NotesVetiverCedarBenzoinPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPepper, Woody Notes 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

Summer100

Fall83

Winter25

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,663

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,417

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerRobert TalbottHigher 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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Robert Talbott is a woody spicy fragrance that balances bright citrus with a grounding base of cedar and patchouli. It opens with a zesty blast of grapefruit and orange before shifting into a sophisticated, professional blend ideal for the office. Its clean profile makes it a reliable daily choice for those who apprec…

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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 Robert Talbott?

Abjar takes 3 of 5 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Robert Talbott is rated 4.50/5 from 22 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Robert Talbott for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Robert Talbott?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Robert Talbott 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Robert Talbott?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Robert Talbott 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Robert Talbott smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pepper, Woody Notes and Benzoin.

Is Abjar or Robert Talbott better for summer or winter?

Robert Talbott suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar and Robert Talbott?

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). Robert Talbott has top notes of Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Geranium and Pepper, a base of Woody Notes, Vetiver, Cedar and Benzoin.