Fragrance comparison

Così Blu vs Abjar

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 269 ratings analysed

Così Blu

Pantheon Roma

3.84183 votes

Rank #11,696 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #23,952 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar takes 4 of 7 categories.

Così Blu
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Abjar
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Così Blu3/7

Abjar4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Così BluPantheon Roma

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 183 votes

Have 36%Had 14%Want 50%

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerAbjarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

183 votes

72%Love

13%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

86 votes

Category winnerAbjarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value28

Category winnerCosì BluBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody88%

warm spicy77%

smoky65%

balsamic53%

fresh spicy42%

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, amber and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

AbsintheBarkNutmegStrawberryCinnamon

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base8-12+ hrs

IncenseOlibanumSiam BenzoinSandalwoodCedarAmbergrisHayCivet

Top

CypressPineClary SageNutmegStyraxAldehydesLavenderPepper

Heart

LeatherEarthy NotesBirch LeafIncenseIndian OudResinsWoody NotesGuaiac Wood

Base

CastoreumCivetTobaccoAgarwood (Oud)AmberTolu BalsamSandalwoodBenzoin

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Incense, Sandalwood and Civet. Durations are only published for Così Blu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer27

Fall100

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCosì BluMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex54

Women9

Date 38%Party 29%Casual 19%Work 14%

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,696

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#23,952

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCosì BluHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pantheon Roma Così Blu hits the skin with an unexpected blast of bitter absinthe, rough tree bark, and sharp nutmeg before softening into a resinous core. The contrast is startling. You expect a marine profile from the name, yet this fragrance delivers dry frankincense, warm cinnamon, and a curious touch of tart straw…

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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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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, Così Blu or Abjar?

Abjar takes 4 of 7 categories. Così Blu is rated 3.84/5 from 183 votes; Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes. Choose Così Blu for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Così Blu or Abjar?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Così Blu 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Così Blu or Abjar?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Così Blu 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Così Blu and Abjar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and smoky accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Incense, Sandalwood and Civet.

Is Così Blu or Abjar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Così Blu is the stronger pick. For winter, Così Blu is the stronger pick. Così Blu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Così Blu and Abjar?

Così Blu has top notes of Absinthe, Bark, Nutmeg and Strawberry, heart notes of Magnolia, Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Incense, Olibanum, Siam Benzoin and Sandalwood. 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).