Fragrance comparison

Sorong 20.1 vs Abjar

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 153 ratings analysed

Sorong 20.1

Pierre Guillaume Paris

3.6667 votes

Rank #40,665 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #24,258 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar takes 5 of 7 categories.

Sorong 20.1
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Abjar
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Sorong 20.12/7

Abjar5/7

Ratings & consensus: Abjar
Community sentiment: Abjar
Longevity: Abjar
Sillage & projection: Abjar
Value for money: Sorong 20.1
Versatility: Sorong 20.1
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Abjar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sorong 20.1Pierre Guillaume Paris

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 37%Had 14%Want 50%

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

25%Love

37%Like

15%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

67 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value28

Category winnerSorong 20.1Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SaffronCypressGuaiac WoodIrisCitruseselemiCypriol Oil or NagarmothaGingerBenzoinLabdanumBlack CurrantTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CypressPineClary SageNutmegStyraxAldehydesLavenderPepper

Heart

LeatherEarthy NotesBirch LeafIncenseIndian OudResinsWoody NotesGuaiac Wood

Base

CastoreumCivetTobaccoAgarwood (Oud)AmberTolu BalsamSandalwoodBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCypress, Guaiac Wood and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer54

Fall46

Winter62

Day100

Night69

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSorong 20.1Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex43

Women7

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,665

PerfumerPierre Guillaume

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,258

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbjarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pierre Guillaume Paris offers a striking woody-amber composition with Sorong 20.1. A blast of sharp saffron and dry cypress dominates the initial spray, establishing a smoky, mineral-rich presence. It settles into a warm shield of guaiac wood and cypriol oil, suited for cool autumn days when you want a quiet, protecti…

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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, Sorong 20.1 or Abjar?

Abjar takes 5 of 7 categories. Sorong 20.1 is rated 3.66/5 from 67 votes; Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes. Choose Sorong 20.1 for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Sorong 20.1 or Abjar?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Sorong 20.1 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sorong 20.1 or Abjar?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Sorong 20.1 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sorong 20.1 and Abjar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cypress, Guaiac Wood and Benzoin.

Is Sorong 20.1 or Abjar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sorong 20.1 is the stronger pick. For winter, Abjar is the stronger pick. Sorong 20.1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sorong 20.1 and Abjar?

Sorong 20.1 features Saffron, Cypress, Guaiac Wood, Iris and Citruses. 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).