Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Viola

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 148 ratings analysed

4 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #23,885 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Viola

Sospiro Perfumes

4.1862 votes

Rank #11,632 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar takes 4 of 7 categories.

Abjar
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Viola
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Abjar4/7

Viola3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

ViolaSospiro Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.18/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 38%Had 4%Want 58%

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

60%Love

18%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerAbjarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value42

Category winnerViolaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

amber83%

woody74%

citrus65%

balsamic56%

Scent match39%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

Top15-30 mins

LemonJuniperClary SageBergamotPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

AmbergrisRosemaryIncenseNutmeg

Base6-10+ hrs

SandalwoodCedarwoodVetiverOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Nutmeg, Pepper and Incense. Durations are only published for Viola, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring97

Summer100

Fall80

Winter53

Day100

Night69

Category winnerViolaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men70

Unisex24

Women5

Work 36%Casual 32%Date 18%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,885

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,632

PerfumerDominique Moellhausen

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerViolaHigher 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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Sospiro Viola kicks off with a sharp, wake-you-up blast of tart lemon, juicy bergamot, and crisp juniper berries cracked over fresh black pepper. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus bite softens into an aromatic heart of herbal clary sage, earthy rosemary, and mineral ambergris, touched by a dry veil of incense …

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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 Viola?

Abjar takes 4 of 7 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Viola is rated 4.18/5 from 62 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Viola for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Viola?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Viola 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Viola?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Viola 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Viola smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Nutmeg, Pepper and Incense.

Is Abjar or Viola better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abjar and Viola?

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). Viola has top notes of Lemon, Juniper, Clary Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Ambergris, Rosemary, Incense and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Vetiver and Oakmoss.