Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs White Jasmine & Mint

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 919 ratings analysed

5 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #23,953 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

White Jasmine & Mint

Jo Malone London

3.67833 votes

Rank #8,038 GreenAromatic

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.
White Jasmine & Mint
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Abjar5/7

White Jasmine & Mint2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

White Jasmine & MintJo Malone London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 833 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

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

23%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

833 votes

Category winnerAbjarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value35

Category winnerWhite Jasmine & MintBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

green100%

aromatic91%

white floral83%

fresh spicy74%

citrus65%

woody56%

Scent match18%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

Top15-30 mins

MintBergamotChamomileCorianderCardamomBlack Currant

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineOrange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangMay Rose

Base4-6 hrs

TeaVetiverCedarMuskGuaiac WoodDried Plum

InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood. Durations are only published for White Jasmine & Mint, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day100

Night31

Category winnerAbjarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men5

Unisex45

Women49

Casual 42%Work 35%Date 16%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,953

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,038

PerfumerDavid Apel

Launched—

Reviews72

Category winnerWhite Jasmine & MintHigher 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 …

Reviews →

Jo Malone London White Jasmine & Mint captures the breezy, unpretentious scent of a damp morning herb garden. The initial spray crackles with crushed peppermint, tangy bergamot, and soothing chamomile before settling into clean, translucent jasmine petals. Black currant and coriander add an unexpected tart spice that …

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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 White Jasmine & Mint?

Abjar takes 5 of 7 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; White Jasmine & Mint is rated 3.67/5 from 833 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose White Jasmine & Mint for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or White Jasmine & Mint?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, White Jasmine & Mint 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or White Jasmine & Mint?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, White Jasmine & Mint 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and White Jasmine & Mint smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood.

Is Abjar or White Jasmine & Mint better for summer or winter?

For summer, Abjar is the stronger pick. For winter, Abjar is the stronger pick. White Jasmine & Mint suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar and White Jasmine & Mint?

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). White Jasmine & Mint has top notes of Mint, Bergamot, Chamomile and Coriander, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Tea, Vetiver, Cedar and Musk.