Fragrance comparison

Saraj vs Abjar

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 184 ratings analysed

Saraj

Gritti

3.9798 votes

Rank #25,364 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #25,326 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar takes 5 of 7 categories.

Saraj
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy 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.

Saraj2/7

Abjar5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SarajGritti

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 25%Had 17%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

39%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

98 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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value28

Category winnerSarajBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy86%

woody72%

balsamic58%

smoky44%

aromatic30%

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber, woody and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

OlibanumCinnamonAngelicaLime

Heart2 to 4 hours

Virginia CedarClovesVetiverLabdanumEgyptian Jasmine

Base4 to 7 hours

IncenseMyrrhMusk

Top

CypressPineClary SageNutmegStyraxAldehydesLavenderPepper

Heart

LeatherEarthy NotesBirch LeafIncenseIndian OudResinsWoody NotesGuaiac Wood

Base

CastoreumCivetTobaccoAgarwood (Oud)AmberTolu BalsamSandalwoodBenzoin

InformationalShared notesIncense. Durations are only published for Saraj, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer21

Fall100

Winter63

Day69

Night100

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSarajMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex48

Women10

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,364

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#25,326

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbjarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Saraj by Gritti opens with an aromatic burst of green angelica, zesty lime, olibanum, and warm cinnamon. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reveals a rich woody core of Virginia cedar and earthy vetiver, accented by dry cloves, resinous labdanum, and soft Egyptian jasmine. In the deep drydown, resinous base …

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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, Saraj or Abjar?

Abjar takes 5 of 7 categories. Saraj is rated 3.97/5 from 98 votes; Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes. Choose Saraj for a amber and warm spicy 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, Saraj or Abjar?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Saraj 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Saraj or Abjar?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Saraj 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Saraj and Abjar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and smoky accords. Common notes include Incense.

Is Saraj or Abjar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Saraj and Abjar?

Saraj has top notes of Olibanum, Cinnamon, Angelica and Lime, heart notes of Virginia Cedar, Cloves, Vetiver and Labdanum, a base of Incense, Myrrh and Musk. 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).