Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Rose Ebène (2021)

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 136 ratings analysed

4 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #24,299 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Rose Ebène (2021)

Caron

3.9050 votes

Rank #19,352 LeatherWarm Spicy

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.
Rose Ebène (2021)
Choose it for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Abjar4/7

Rose Ebène (2021)3/7

Ratings & consensus: Abjar
Community sentiment: Abjar
Longevity: Abjar
Sillage & projection: Abjar
Value for money: Rose Ebène (2021)
Versatility: Rose Ebène (2021)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rose Ebène (2021)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

Rose Ebène (2021)Caron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.90/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%

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

32%Love

38%Like

18%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerAbjarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value38

Category winnerRose Ebène (2021)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

leather100%

warm spicy92%

smoky84%

rose77%

woody69%

animalic61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both leather, woody and smoky

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomSaffron

Heart3-5 hrs

LeatherTurkish RoseStyraxCoffeeBirch

Base7-10 hrs

PatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesStyrax and Leather. Durations are only published for Rose Ebène (2021), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring31

Summer19

Fall96

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Category winnerRose Ebène (2021)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men33

Unisex57

Women10

Date 40%Party 26%Casual 19%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,299

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,352

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerRose Ebène (2021)Higher 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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Caron Rose Ebène flips the script on sweet garden roses by wrapping velvety petals in charred birch, dark leather, and bitter coffee grounds. A sharp prickle of green cardamom cuts through the opening before dense resins take over. It feels grounded, moody, and quietly confident. You will not find powdery grandmother …

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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 Rose Ebène (2021)?

Abjar takes 4 of 7 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Rose Ebène (2021) is rated 3.90/5 from 50 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Rose Ebène (2021) for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Rose Ebène (2021)?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Rose Ebène (2021) 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Rose Ebène (2021)?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Rose Ebène (2021) 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Rose Ebène (2021) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, woody and smoky accords. Common notes include Styrax and Leather.

Is Abjar or Rose Ebène (2021) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Abjar is the stronger pick. For winter, Abjar is the stronger pick. Rose Ebène (2021) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar and Rose Ebène (2021)?

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). Rose Ebène (2021) has top notes of Cardamom and Saffron, heart notes of Leather, Turkish Rose, Styrax and Coffee, a base of Patchouli and Vetiver.