Fragrance comparison

Wonderland vs Abjar

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 166 ratings analysed

Wonderland

Paradis des Sens

4.3680 votes

Rank #8,343 VanillaWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #23,952 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar takes 4 of 7 categories.

Wonderland
Choose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. 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.

Wonderland3/7

Abjar4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

WonderlandParadis des Sens

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

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

66%Love

14%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

80 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

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value28

Category winnerWonderlandBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

woody92%

amber84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CedarBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomRoseJasmineAgarwood (Oud)

Base6-10+ hrs

VanillaTonka BeanResinsMuskPatchouli

Top

CypressPineClary SageNutmegStyraxAldehydesLavenderPepper

Heart

LeatherEarthy NotesBirch LeafIncenseIndian OudResinsWoody NotesGuaiac Wood

Base

CastoreumCivetTobaccoAgarwood (Oud)AmberTolu BalsamSandalwoodBenzoin

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud) and Resins. Durations are only published for Wonderland, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer41

Fall100

Winter97

Day53

Night100

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerWonderlandMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex70

Women20

Date 39%Party 29%Casual 17%Work 15%

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,343

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#23,952

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWonderlandHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paradis des Sens Wonderland is a rich oriental floral fragrance built around sweet vanilla, smooth cedar, and creamy white florals. The scent opens with a quick burst of crisp Italian bergamot alongside dry pencil-shavings cedarwood. Give it five minutes. The citrus sharpens then fades, letting honeyed orange blossom,…

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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, Wonderland or Abjar?

Abjar takes 4 of 7 categories. Wonderland is rated 4.36/5 from 80 votes; Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes. Choose Wonderland for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. 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, Wonderland or Abjar?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Wonderland 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Wonderland or Abjar?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Wonderland 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Wonderland and Abjar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud) and Resins.

Is Wonderland or Abjar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Wonderland and Abjar?

Wonderland has top notes of Cedar and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose, Jasmine and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Resins 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).