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Il Flaneur vs Abjar

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

Updated 112 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Il Flaneur

    Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. 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.

Il Flaneur2/7
Abjar5/7
Ratings & consensus
Abjar
Community sentiment
Abjar
Longevity
Abjar
Sillage & projection
Abjar
Value for money
Il Flaneur
Versatility
Il Flaneur
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Abjar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Il FlaneurProfumi Di Polignano
AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
2.85/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 37%Had 16%Want 47%
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
19%Love
12%Like
19%Ok
35%Dislike
15%Hate

26 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
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate46
⏱ Longevity91
〰 Sillage84
♥ Love / hate87
Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value44
¤ Price value28
Category winnerIl FlaneurBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
leather100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
patchouli77%
animalic69%
soft spicy61%
woody100%
leather92%
amber84%
smoky77%
animalic69%
aromatic61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both leather, woody and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
Pink PepperSaffronGrapefruitCoconut
Heart2 to 3 hours
PistachioRoseGeraniumJasmine Sambac
Base5 to 8 hours
LeatherPatchouliSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)Jasmine
Top
CypressPineClary SageNutmegStyraxAldehydesLavenderPepper
Heart
LeatherEarthy NotesBirch LeafIncenseIndian OudResinsWoody NotesGuaiac Wood
Base
CastoreumCivetTobaccoAgarwood (Oud)AmberTolu BalsamSandalwoodBenzoin
InformationalShared notesLeather, Sandalwood and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Il Flaneur, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring30
Summer0
Fall100
Winter80
Day29
Night100
Spring61
Summer25
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerIl FlaneurMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men80
Unisex13
Women7
Men74
Unisex20
Women6
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,246

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#25,869

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbjarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Il Flaneur by Profumi Di Polignano offers an unexpected clash between creamy sweetness and dark, smoky hide. The scent opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and tart grapefruit softened by a distinct touch of coconut and saffron. Soon, a nutty heart of pistachio blends into floral geranium and rose, keeping the prof…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Il Flaneur or Abjar?

Abjar takes 5 of 7 categories. Il Flaneur is rated 2.85/5 from 26 votes; Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes. Choose Il Flaneur for a leather and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. 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, Il Flaneur or Abjar?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Il Flaneur 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Il Flaneur or Abjar?

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

Do Il Flaneur and Abjar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, woody and animalic accords. Common notes include Leather, Sandalwood and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Il Flaneur or Abjar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Abjar is the stronger pick. For winter, Abjar is the stronger pick. Il Flaneur suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Il Flaneur and Abjar?

Il Flaneur has top notes of Pink Pepper, Saffron, Grapefruit and Coconut, heart notes of Pistachio, Rose, Geranium and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Agarwood (Oud). 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).

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