Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Silver Edelweiss

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 142 ratings analysed

6 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #23,688 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Silver Edelweiss

Aura of Kazakhstan

3.6156 votes

Rank #25,034 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar takes 6 of 7 categories.

Abjar
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Silver Edelweiss
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Abjar6/7

Silver Edelweiss1/7

Ratings & consensus: Abjar
Community sentiment: Abjar
Longevity: Abjar
Sillage & projection: Abjar
Value for money: Abjar
Versatility: Silver Edelweiss
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

Silver EdelweissAura of Kazakhstan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.61/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 53%

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

27%Love

34%Like

16%Ok

20%Dislike

4%Hate

56 votes

Category winnerAbjarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value25

Category winnerAbjarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

green100%

woody92%

musky84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

conifer61%

Scent match24%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

Top

PineIncense

Heart

Green NotesCloves

Base

MuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesPine and Incense. 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–

Spring100

Summer54

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night43

Category winnerSilver EdelweissMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men58

Unisex39

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,688

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,034

PerfumerVanessa Prudent

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Silver Edelweiss by Aura of Kazakhstan brings the crisp air of high-altitude mountains to life. It features a sharp opening of pine and incense that settles into a green and clove-infused heart. This aromatic composition eventually dries down to a clean, musky vanilla base, making it a versatile choice for anyone seek…

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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 Silver Edelweiss?

Abjar takes 6 of 7 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Silver Edelweiss is rated 3.61/5 from 56 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Silver Edelweiss for a green and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Silver Edelweiss?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Silver Edelweiss 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Silver Edelweiss?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Silver Edelweiss 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Silver Edelweiss smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pine and Incense.

Is Abjar or Silver Edelweiss better for summer or winter?

For summer, Silver Edelweiss is the stronger pick. For winter, Abjar is the stronger pick. Silver Edelweiss suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar and Silver Edelweiss?

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). Silver Edelweiss has top notes of Pine and Incense, heart notes of Green Notes and Cloves, a base of Musk and Vanilla.