Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Space Rhapsody

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 113 ratings analysed

5 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #26,130 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Space Rhapsody

IDEO Parfumeurs

3.9627 votes

Rank #58,665 WoodyAromatic

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.
Space Rhapsody
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Abjar5/7

Space Rhapsody2/7

Ratings & consensus: Abjar
Community sentiment: Abjar
Longevity: Abjar
Sillage & projection: Abjar
Value for money: Space Rhapsody
Versatility: Space Rhapsody
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

Space RhapsodyIDEO Parfumeurs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.96/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 16%Had 2%Want 82%

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

30%Love

44%Like

19%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerAbjarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value42

Category winnerSpace RhapsodyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

powdery69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match30%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 60 minutes

PinePepperPeppermintBasil

Heart2 to 4 hours

MimosaCedarPatchouliJasmine

Base4 to 8 hours

AmbergrisSandalwoodMuskAmberCivet

InformationalShared notesPine, Pepper, Civet and Amber. Durations are only published for Space Rhapsody, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer75

Fall50

Winter42

Day100

Night17

Category winnerSpace RhapsodyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men38

Unisex63

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,130

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,665

PerfumerMarie Duchêne

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 …

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Space Rhapsody by IDEO Parfumeurs delivers an unusual aromatic woody scent profile built around a contrast between chilly herbs and animalic warmth. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of pine needles, crisp peppermint, spicy pepper, and garden basil. As the bracing chill settles, the composition reveals a softer f…

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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 Space Rhapsody?

Abjar takes 5 of 7 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Space Rhapsody is rated 3.96/5 from 27 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Space Rhapsody for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Space Rhapsody?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Space Rhapsody 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Space Rhapsody?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Space Rhapsody 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Space Rhapsody smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pine, Pepper, Civet and Amber.

Is Abjar or Space Rhapsody better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abjar and Space Rhapsody?

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). Space Rhapsody has top notes of Pine, Pepper, Peppermint and Basil, heart notes of Mimosa, Cedar, Patchouli and Jasmine, a base of Ambergris, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.