Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Saffron Madness

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 96 ratings analysed

4 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #23,952 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Saffron Madness

Amarsi Fragrances

3.3010 votes

Rank #59,992 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar takes 4 of 5 categories.

Abjar
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Saffron Madness
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Abjar4/5

Saffron Madness1/5

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

Saffron MadnessAmarsi Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%

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

20%Love

20%Like

30%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

10 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

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value67

Category winnerSaffron MadnessBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

woody86%

musky72%

fresh spicy58%

aromatic44%

warm spicy30%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, amber 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

OlibanumLabdanumSaffronSpicy Notes

Heart

MyrtleLavenderNarcissus

Base

VetiverMuskAmbergris

InformationalShared notesLavender. 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

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men11

Unisex67

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,952

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,992

PerfumerAlessandra Castelbarco

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 →

Saffron Madness by Amarsi Fragrances is a fragrance for women and men. Saffron Madness was launched in 2020. The nose behind this fragrance is Alessandra Castelbarco. Top notes are Olibanum, Labdanum, Saffron and Spicy Notes; middle notes are Myrtle, Lavender and Narcissus; base notes are Vetiver, Musk, Labdanum and A…

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 Saffron Madness?

Abjar takes 4 of 5 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Saffron Madness is rated 3.30/5 from 10 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Saffron Madness for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Saffron Madness?

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

Which projects more, Abjar or Saffron Madness?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Saffron Madness 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Saffron Madness smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender.

Is Abjar or Saffron Madness better for summer or winter?

Saffron Madness suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar and Saffron Madness?

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). Saffron Madness has top notes of Olibanum, Labdanum, Saffron and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Myrtle, Lavender and Narcissus, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Ambergris.