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No 10 vs Abjar

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

Updated 147 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • No 10

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Abjar

    Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

No 101/7
Abjar6/7
Ratings & consensus
Abjar
Community sentiment
Abjar
Longevity
Abjar
Sillage & projection
Abjar
Value for money
No 10
Versatility
Abjar
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Abjar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
No 10Eutopie
AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.84/ 5 · 61 votes
Have 30%Had 18%Want 53%
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
33%Love
43%Like
3%Ok
18%Dislike
3%Hate

61 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
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity91
〰 Sillage84
♥ Love / hate87
Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value28
Category winnerNo 10Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
leather69%
balsamic61%
woody100%
leather92%
amber84%
smoky77%
animalic69%
aromatic61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, amber and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
NutmegOlibanumSaffronGeranium
Heart2-4 hrs
MyrrhRose WaterAmberAmyrisCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
Base8-12 hrs
LeatherLabdanumMuskPatchouliVanillaSandalwood
Top
CypressPineClary SageNutmegStyraxAldehydesLavenderPepper
Heart
LeatherEarthy NotesBirch LeafIncenseIndian OudResinsWoody NotesGuaiac Wood
Base
CastoreumCivetTobaccoAgarwood (Oud)AmberTolu BalsamSandalwoodBenzoin
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Amber, Leather and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for No 10, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring23
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day32
Night100
Spring61
Summer25
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAbjarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men23
Unisex50
Women27
Date 39%Party 31%Casual 19%Work 11%
Men74
Unisex20
Women6
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,272

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#23,952

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbjarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eutopie No 10 hits the skin with an intense, resinous punch. You immediately notice raw frankincense, warm saffron, and dry nutmeg cutting through the air. It quickly rounds out into dark myrrh, honeyed amber, and a smoky nagarmotha woodiness that feels grounded and earthy. The leather in the base is thick, dark, and …

Reviews →

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 →
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, No 10 or Abjar?

Abjar takes 6 of 7 categories. No 10 is rated 3.84/5 from 61 votes; Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes. Choose No 10 for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, No 10 or Abjar?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, No 10 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No 10 or Abjar?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, No 10 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No 10 and Abjar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and leather accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Amber, Leather and Sandalwood.

Is No 10 or Abjar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Abjar is the stronger pick. For winter, No 10 is the stronger pick. No 10 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No 10 and Abjar?

No 10 has top notes of Nutmeg, Olibanum, Saffron and Geranium, heart notes of Myrrh, Rose Water, Amber and Amyris, a base of Leather, Labdanum, Musk and Patchouli. 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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