Fragrance comparison

Volpe Master vs Abjar

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 130 ratings analysed

Volpe Master

Eudora

3.7744 votes

Rank #30,822 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #23,872 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar takes 5 of 7 categories.

Volpe Master
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. 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.

Volpe Master2/7

Abjar5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Volpe MasterEudora

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 55%Had 12%Want 33%

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

23%Love

41%Like

27%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

44 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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value28

Category winnerVolpe MasterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CardamomBergamotMintGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

NutmegCorianderGeraniumPepperRosemary

Base6-8+ hrs

LabdanumAmberPatchouliCoumarinVanillaSandalwoodAccord Eudora®Cashmeran

Top

CypressPineClary SageNutmegStyraxAldehydesLavenderPepper

Heart

LeatherEarthy NotesBirch LeafIncenseIndian OudResinsWoody NotesGuaiac Wood

Base

CastoreumCivetTobaccoAgarwood (Oud)AmberTolu BalsamSandalwoodBenzoin

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Pepper, Amber and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Volpe Master, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer9

Fall94

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVolpe MasterMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Date 36%Work 23%Party 21%Casual 19%

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,822

PerfumerAlienor Massenet

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,872

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbjarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eudora Volpe Master brings a burst of zesty bergamot, chilled mint, and sharp green cardamom straight out of the nozzle. The initial citrus rush calms quickly. Within twenty minutes, warm nutmeg, black pepper, and earthy geranium take over the heart, wrapping your skin in a dry, bracing heat. The base settles into a c…

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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, Volpe Master or Abjar?

Abjar takes 5 of 7 categories. Volpe Master is rated 3.77/5 from 44 votes; Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes. Choose Volpe Master for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. 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, Volpe Master or Abjar?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Volpe Master 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Volpe Master or Abjar?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Volpe Master 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Volpe Master and Abjar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Pepper, Amber and Sandalwood.

Is Volpe Master or Abjar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Volpe Master and Abjar?

Volpe Master has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Mint and Grapefruit, heart notes of Nutmeg, Coriander, Geranium and Pepper, a base of Labdanum, Amber, Patchouli and Coumarin. 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).