Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Saffron Rose

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 240 ratings analysed

5 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #25,326 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Saffron Rose

Grossmith

4.11154 votes

Rank #7,390 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar takes 5 of 7 categories.

Abjar
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Saffron Rose
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Abjar5/7

Saffron Rose2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

Saffron RoseGrossmith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.11/ 5 · 154 votes

Have 29%Had 11%Want 59%

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

47%Love

32%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

154 votes

Category winnerAbjarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value20

Category winnerAbjarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

leather100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

oud77%

rose69%

smoky61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, leather 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

Top1 to 2 hours

RoseSaffronCinnamon

Heart3 to 5 hours

Agarwood (Oud)TobaccoMyrrhWoody Notes

Base6 to 8 hours

CastoreumLabdanumGuaiac WoodAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesWoody Notes, Guaiac Wood, Castoreum and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Saffron Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring41

Summer16

Fall100

Winter70

Day80

Night100

Category winnerSaffron RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men15

Unisex62

Women24

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,326

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,390

PerfumerTrevor Nicholl

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerSaffron RoseHigher 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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Saffron Rose by Grossmith is a deep oriental spicy fragrance centered on rich florals, dark woods, and warm spices. It opens with an immediate surge of red rose, dry saffron, and brisk cinnamon, creating an energetic, bittersweet spice profile. As the top settles, agarwood oud, sweet myrrh, and dry tobacco leaves give…

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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 Saffron Rose?

Abjar takes 5 of 7 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Saffron Rose is rated 4.11/5 from 154 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Saffron Rose for a leather and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Saffron Rose?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Saffron Rose 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Saffron Rose?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Saffron Rose 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Saffron Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, leather and smoky accords. Common notes include Woody Notes, Guaiac Wood, Castoreum and Tobacco.

Is Abjar or Saffron Rose better for summer or winter?

For summer, Abjar is the stronger pick. For winter, Abjar is the stronger pick. Saffron Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar and Saffron Rose?

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 Rose has top notes of Rose, Saffron and Cinnamon, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Tobacco, Myrrh and Woody Notes, a base of Castoreum, Labdanum, Guaiac Wood and Amber.