Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 123 ratings analysed

5 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #24,822 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force

Mugler

3.7637 votes

Rank #20,618 Warm SpicySweet

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.
Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Abjar5/7

Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force2/7

Ratings & consensus: Abjar
Community sentiment: Abjar
Longevity: Abjar
Sillage & projection: Abjar
Value for money: Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force
Versatility: Abjar
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de ForceMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.76/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 20%Had 9%Want 71%

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

35%Love

35%Like

0%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerAbjarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value33

Category winnerShow Collection A*Men Bracelet de ForceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · 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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderMintBergamotFruity and Spicy NotesGreen NotesCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliCaramelHoneyMilkCedarLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base8-12+ hrs

CoffeeTonka BeanVanillaAmberBenzoinMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLavender, Amber, Sandalwood and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring13

Summer13

Fall56

Winter100

Day18

Night100

Category winnerAbjarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Party 40%Date 30%Casual 20%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,822

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,618

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerShow Collection A*Men Bracelet de ForceHigher 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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Mugler Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force delivers an unapologetic clash of bitter roasted coffee, dark earthy patchouli, and sticky caramel. The blast is intense. Fresh peppermint and sharp French lavender collide immediately with heavy burnt sugar, creating that unmistakable Mugler signature shockwave. Within t…

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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 Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force?

Abjar takes 5 of 7 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force is rated 3.76/5 from 37 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Amber, Sandalwood and Benzoin.

Is Abjar or Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force better for summer or winter?

For summer, Abjar is the stronger pick. For winter, Abjar is the stronger pick. Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar and Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force?

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). Show Collection A*Men Bracelet de Force has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Bergamot and Fruity and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Patchouli, Caramel, Honey and Milk, a base of Coffee, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Amber.