Fragrance comparison

Mysteriously No 1 vs Abjar

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 119 ratings analysed

Mysteriously No 1

Marc Cain

3.7933 votes

Rank #27,340 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #24,302 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar takes 5 of 7 categories.

Mysteriously No 1
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Abjar
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Mysteriously No 12/7

Abjar5/7

Ratings & consensus: Abjar
Community sentiment: Abjar
Longevity: Abjar
Sillage & projection: Abjar
Value for money: Mysteriously No 1
Versatility: Mysteriously No 1
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Abjar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mysteriously No 1Marc Cain

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 50%Had 33%Want 17%

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

21%Love

55%Like

9%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

33 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value28

Category winnerMysteriously No 1Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

balsamic84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AppleMarigoldMandarin OrangeSicilian Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineRoseCinnamonVetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

BenzoinIncenseVanillaTonka Bean

Top

CypressPineClary SageNutmegStyraxAldehydesLavenderPepper

Heart

LeatherEarthy NotesBirch LeafIncenseIndian OudResinsWoody NotesGuaiac Wood

Base

CastoreumCivetTobaccoAgarwood (Oud)AmberTolu BalsamSandalwoodBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBenzoin and Incense. Durations are only published for Mysteriously No 1, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer27

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night41

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMysteriously No 1Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex29

Women64

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 9%

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,340

PerfumerCorinne Cachen, Maarten Schoute, Michel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#24,302

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbjarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Cain Mysteriously No 1 delivers a crisp, spiced warmth that catches you off guard. The first spray releases tart green apple, bitter marigold, and bright Sicilian bergamot with a brief flash of alcohol. That initial sharpness passes within minutes. Soon, spicy cinnamon bark, velvety rose, and earthy vetiver emerg…

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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, Mysteriously No 1 or Abjar?

Abjar takes 5 of 7 categories. Mysteriously No 1 is rated 3.79/5 from 33 votes; Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes. Choose Mysteriously No 1 for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Mysteriously No 1 or Abjar?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Mysteriously No 1 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mysteriously No 1 or Abjar?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Mysteriously No 1 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mysteriously No 1 and Abjar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Benzoin and Incense.

Is Mysteriously No 1 or Abjar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mysteriously No 1 is the stronger pick. For winter, Abjar is the stronger pick. Mysteriously No 1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mysteriously No 1 and Abjar?

Mysteriously No 1 has top notes of Apple, Marigold, Mandarin Orange and Sicilian Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Cinnamon and Vetiver, a base of Benzoin, Incense, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. 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).