Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Rosebomb

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 87 ratings analysed

2 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #24,213 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Rosebomb

Scentsory

5.001 votes

Rank #45,938 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar takes 2 of 3 categories.

Abjar
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Rosebomb
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Abjar2/3

Rosebomb1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rosebomb
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

RosebombScentsory

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityRosebomb

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%

amber100%

aromatic92%

balsamic84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

tobacco61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both amber, 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

DavanaCardamom

Heart

Bulgarian RoseRose de MaiTobaccoCinnamon

Base

IncenseHaitian VetiverAmbergrisVanillaAmyrisTonka BeanLabdanumMusk

InformationalShared notesIncense and Tobacco. 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–

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,938

PerfumerNot listed

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 …

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Rosebomb by Scentsory is a bold, modern unisex fragrance that centers on Bulgarian Rose and Rose de Mai balanced by smoky tobacco and deep incense. Launched in 2024, it offers a complex, resinous profile ideal for cooler weather or formal evening events. Its depth makes it a standout choice for those who appreciate a …

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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 Rosebomb?

Abjar takes 2 of 3 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Rosebomb is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Rosebomb for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Rosebomb?

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

Which projects more, Abjar or Rosebomb?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Rosebomb 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Rosebomb smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Incense and Tobacco.

Is Abjar or Rosebomb better for summer or winter?

Rosebomb suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar and Rosebomb?

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). Rosebomb has top notes of Davana and Cardamom, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Rose de Mai, Tobacco and Cinnamon, a base of Incense, Haitian Vetiver, Ambergris and Vanilla.