Fragrance comparison

Rose Ebène (2021) vs Abjar

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 136 ratings analysed

Rose Ebène (2021)

Caron

3.9050 votes

Rank #19,352 LeatherWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #24,299 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar takes 4 of 7 categories.

Rose Ebène (2021)
Choose it for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. 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.

Rose Ebène (2021)3/7

Abjar4/7

Ratings & consensus: Abjar
Community sentiment: Abjar
Longevity: Abjar
Sillage & projection: Abjar
Value for money: Rose Ebène (2021)
Versatility: Rose Ebène (2021)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rose Ebène (2021)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose Ebène (2021)Caron

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%

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

32%Love

38%Like

18%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

50 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value28

Category winnerRose Ebène (2021)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

warm spicy92%

smoky84%

rose77%

woody69%

animalic61%

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both leather, woody and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomSaffron

Heart3-5 hrs

LeatherTurkish RoseStyraxCoffeeBirch

Base7-10 hrs

PatchouliVetiver

Top

CypressPineClary SageNutmegStyraxAldehydesLavenderPepper

Heart

LeatherEarthy NotesBirch LeafIncenseIndian OudResinsWoody NotesGuaiac Wood

Base

CastoreumCivetTobaccoAgarwood (Oud)AmberTolu BalsamSandalwoodBenzoin

InformationalShared notesLeather and Styrax. Durations are only published for Rose Ebène (2021), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring31

Summer19

Fall96

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRose Ebène (2021)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex57

Women10

Date 40%Party 26%Casual 19%Work 16%

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,352

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#24,299

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRose Ebène (2021)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caron Rose Ebène flips the script on sweet garden roses by wrapping velvety petals in charred birch, dark leather, and bitter coffee grounds. A sharp prickle of green cardamom cuts through the opening before dense resins take over. It feels grounded, moody, and quietly confident. You will not find powdery grandmother …

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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, Rose Ebène (2021) or Abjar?

Abjar takes 4 of 7 categories. Rose Ebène (2021) is rated 3.90/5 from 50 votes; Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes. Choose Rose Ebène (2021) for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. 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, Rose Ebène (2021) or Abjar?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Rose Ebène (2021) 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Ebène (2021) or Abjar?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Rose Ebène (2021) 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Ebène (2021) and Abjar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, woody and smoky accords. Common notes include Leather and Styrax.

Is Rose Ebène (2021) or Abjar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Abjar is the stronger pick. For winter, Rose Ebène (2021) is the stronger pick. Rose Ebène (2021) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Ebène (2021) and Abjar?

Rose Ebène (2021) has top notes of Cardamom and Saffron, heart notes of Leather, Turkish Rose, Styrax and Coffee, a base of Patchouli and Vetiver. 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).