The Spirit of Dubai 2017 EDP

U £££££ Acquired

Abjar

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The Spirit of Dubai Abjar is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017. Abjar opens with Fruity Notes, Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Cypress, settles into a heart of Woody Notes, Resins, Leather, and Earthy, and dries down to a base of Tobacco, Civet, and Castoreum. The Spirit of Dubai's Abjar carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

Divisive, audacious, and utterly captivating - Abjar isn't for the faint of heart. This is a beast of a fragrance for those who want to make an undeniable statement, leaving an unforgettable trail of smoky leather and animalic musk wherever they go.
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Abjar Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Beast (10+h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

With its monstrous sillage and longevity, Abjar is a performance-heavy scent best reserved for formal events or evening dates where it can command attention. It's far too potent for casual wear or the office, as it would easily overwhelm any enclosed space.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Abjar opens with a pungent, almost challenging blast of musky leather and earthy cypress, quickly joined by rich, animalic notes of civet and castoreum. As it evolves, a smoky incense accord dances with dark oud and birch, softened slightly by honeyed florals. The dry down is a complex tapestry of warm amber, tobacco, and resinous woods, lingering with immense depth and a hint of rugged sweetness.

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