Abjar

News Headline: Abjar is a leathery cyphre. Its cypress, oud, natural civet, a touch of incense and perhaps some birch tar are the main player. There are other notes in play but those mentioned are the stars of the show. As reference for those familiar with Baz, Abjar is a more leathery version of baz. Now to get into the weeds. I have some Dehn Al Oudh / Kasab Al Oud (aka aged oud) in my collection. These are often among the most expensive fragrance I own. To some oud lovers they are the pinnacle (Kalakasi Oud from ASQ as an example). These ouds often come off leathery. In fact, the "leather" smell that Abjar emits is spot on with the concentrated aged ouds that i have. I would suggest the leather smell in Abjar is powered by aged oud. My take: As an oud lover, I really like it, there is more artistry and depth than aged oud alone. Its not for everyone since oud and civet especially at these concentrations aren't in fashion in the west. Its well blended but in the context where Sauvage and Aventus dominate western noses. Abjar might be perceived as challenging today but would suggest it wouldn't in yester-year. Its not a night club scent but for events where you want to stand out among the popular fresh scents. Abjar vs Baz: Abjar is more concentrated, more dark and well suited for fall/winter. I wouldn't call Baz light but lighter than Abjar. Baz has more nuances, more of the notes show themselves and is step toward more western. Baz would also be great in Fall/Winter could easily be pulled off in spring as well. Summary: A little goes a long way. Abjar easily projects arms length at full strength and those 6 to 10 feet away will get wafts and sense your wearing something. I do think its repetitive if you already own Baz since they overlap so much. Longevity is amazing. Nikhil touched on this below but I concur and will take it a step further in saying, I think the entire Spirit of Dubai second generation stuff is among the best commercially perfume available. The quality is tops! Scent - Subjective but 5/5 for me. Projection - 5/5 Longevity - 5/5

Abjar is pretty niche in my opinion. Obviously it doesn’t aim to please the masses. It’s a scent for the wearer himself imposing himself on everyone. Like it or not that category has a customer base and I’m one of them. For too long the fragrance market has been driven by mass appealing inoffensive trends. This isn’t offensive in the middle east perhaps in some parts of Asia, Europe or America but not here. So I’m happy we have a proper leather chypre with a sillage that punches anyone within distance. I’m glad someone was brave enough to release something that would deter many a buyer but would be a favorite for many others. The scent is a leathery animalic chypre with hints of oud. It’s majestic in its presence due to its sheer boldness and the extreme at which this scent is authentic to oud, leather saddles and a little sweat from a humid night in the desert. For those in the west think of it as Arabian Cowboy. Meydan which was the first generation inspiration for this is also excellent however this pushes more into that authentic retro Arabian feel where Meydan is the mall friendly version this is what you would wear for a midnight ride on your horse racing your friends and foes under the moonlight.

Sample of the Night is Abjar by The Spirit of Dubai I had the opportunity to sample this one earlier tonight. I sampled 3 other fragrances as well but #Abjar definitely overpowered the other fragrances. Not the best night to sample fragrances but definitely worth it😍. When I first sprayed Abjar, I disregard it immediately as the opening is not the greatest here but after about an hour, I was picking up this Leathery Tobacco note and immediately glued my nose to the point where I had sprayed Abjar. I was surprised as how this fragrance changed from being the scent of "Pan Masalaa" to something this gorgeous 😍😍. This is definitely luxurious. Very rich, refined and just blended to perfection. Florals, spices, woody and smoky. As the fragrance settles more notes like Pine, Oud, Musk, Saffron and Tonka. This is my first time wearing this fragrance and I am madly in love with this one.

Imagine a scent that is so complicated so well rounded that each wear will surprise you in a different way. Imagine a chypre that's equal to diaghilev and imagine the best leather in the game. That is abjar. A perfume can't get any better then this but for experienced noses only. It's not skanky or daring in anyway Infact is quite a mass pleaser but the experienced noses will enjoy it like it was meant to be enjoyed, a leathery chypre 2 words but yet so complicated that it'll knock your socks off. A must sample for all the chypre and oriental lovers out there . Please do sample it before saying it's overpriced then decide have you sniffed anything so beautiful so complicated and well rounded ever before? Performance : easy 12 hours Projection : it's a monster Sillage : again a monster that will leave people surprised.

Narotic. Sensual. Outwordly. This is one of the best commmercially available luxurious perfumes. A deep, complex yet refreshing scent full of musks, deep rich florals, spices and Oud. Start with a musky chypre scent dark damp and Oudy. The fine animalic musks make it vintage in appeal. Later on the florals rise with a beautiful smoky saffron. The animalic tone down and then rise the gorgeous deer musk. Extremely rich and refined. It's not for casual compliment seekers. Definitely for the mature crowd with the moolah. Price is way too much. But you won't find a blend like this these day. The only thing which beats it for half the price is Siberian Musk by Areej le Dore which utlises legally sourced musk. But this is definitely spectacular. Great longevity with a comfortable projection and heavy sillage.