Fragrance comparison

Abjar Bois vs Alien Man

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,893 ratings analysed

5 wins

Abjar Bois

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4233 votes

Rank #30,224 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Alien Man

Mugler

3.771,860 votes

Rank #3,750 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar Bois takes 5 of 7 categories.

Abjar Bois
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Alien Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Abjar Bois5/7

Alien Man2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Abjar BoisThe Spirit of Dubai

Alien ManMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 30%Had 2%Want 68%

3.77/ 5 · 1,860 votes

Have 58%Had 17%Want 25%

Category winnerAbjar BoisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

70%Love

21%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

33 votes

33%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

1,860 votes

Category winnerAbjar BoisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAbjar Bois

SillageAbjar Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value58

Category winnerAlien ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

green69%

musky61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NutmegGingerGeraniumMandarinWormwoodBergamotThymeGrapefruit

Heart

JasminePink PepperOrange BlossomMyrrhCashmere WoodLeatherLavenderIris

Base

SandalwoodMuskCedarwoodAmberGuaiac WoodOlibanumAmbroxanPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

AniseDillMintLavenderBeechThymeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

LeatherCashmere WoodOsmanthusPepperGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

White AmberCashmeranVanilla

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Thyme, Cashmere Wood and Leather. Durations are only published for Alien Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer72

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night76

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day93

Night100

Category winnerAbjar BoisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex42

Women13

Men86

Unisex12

Women2

Casual 33%Work 28%Date 25%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,224

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,750

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault

Launched—

Reviews206

Category winnerAlien ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Abjar Bois opens with a sharp burst of bitter wormwood, nutmeg, and tart mandarin before shifting into smoky guaiac wood and dark leather. As it settles on skin, earthy vetiver and dry cedarwood create a dense woody backbone supported by resinous olibanum. It fits cool evening wear when you want a strong, commanding f…

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Mugler Alien Man delivers an unconventional woody aromatic punch that deliberately avoids standard blue shower-gel clichés. The first spray reveals sharp green dill, cool garden mint, and pungent star anise over bright lemon zest. Give it ten minutes. The herbal bite settles into smooth leather, dry cashmere wood, and…

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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, Abjar Bois or Alien Man?

Abjar Bois takes 5 of 7 categories. Abjar Bois is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes; Alien Man is rated 3.77/5 from 1,860 votes. Choose Abjar Bois for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Alien Man for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar Bois or Alien Man?

Abjar Bois lasts longest (Abjar Bois 78/100, Alien Man 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar Bois or Alien Man?

Abjar Bois projects furthest (Abjar Bois 69/100, Alien Man 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar Bois and Alien Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Geranium, Thyme, Cashmere Wood and Leather.

Is Abjar Bois or Alien Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Abjar Bois is the stronger pick. For winter, Alien Man is the stronger pick. Abjar Bois suits daytime wear; Alien Man suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar Bois and Alien Man?

Abjar Bois has top notes of Nutmeg, Ginger, Geranium and Mandarin, heart notes of Jasmine, Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom and Myrrh, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Cedarwood and Amber. Alien Man has top notes of Anise, Dill, Mint and Lavender, heart notes of Leather, Cashmere Wood, Osmanthus and Pepper, a base of White Amber, Cashmeran and Vanilla.