Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Rosetum

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 88 ratings analysed

3 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #24,994 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Rosetum

Claudio Cutuli Parfums

4.502 votes

Rank #58,680 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar takes 3 of 4 categories.

Abjar
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Rosetum
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Abjar3/4

Rosetum1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Abjar
Sillage & projection: Abjar
Value for money: Rosetum
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

RosetumClaudio Cutuli Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value50

Category winnerRosetumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match25%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

Top30 to 45 minutes

RoseBergamotStrawberryRaspberryRhubarbMimosa

Heart2 to 3 hours

Black PepperClovesCinnamonLeather

Base4 to 7 hours

CedarVetiverAgarwood (Oud)AmyrisVanillaCivetMyrrh

InformationalShared notesLeather, Civet and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Rosetum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,994

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,680

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 …

Reviews →

Rosetum by Claudio Cutuli Parfums opens with a distinct contrast of tart rhubarb, crisp bergamot, and sweet berries alongside fresh rose and powdery mimosa. That bright, fruity floral start quickly deepens into a warm, textured core of black pepper, cloves, cinnamon, and supple leather. As the hours progress, the foun…

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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 Rosetum?

Abjar takes 3 of 4 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Rosetum is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Rosetum for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Rosetum?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Rosetum 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Rosetum?

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

Do Abjar and Rosetum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Leather, Civet and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Abjar or Rosetum better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abjar and Rosetum?

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). Rosetum has top notes of Rose, Bergamot, Strawberry and Raspberry, heart notes of Black Pepper, Cloves, Cinnamon and Leather, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Agarwood (Oud) and Amyris.