Fragrance comparison

Abjar Bois vs Alpona

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 174 ratings analysed

Abjar Bois

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4233 votes

Rank #28,556 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Alpona

Caron

4.45141 votes

Rank #7,314 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alpona takes 4 of 7 categories.

Abjar Bois
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Alpona
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Abjar Bois3/7

Alpona4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Abjar BoisThe Spirit of Dubai

AlponaCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 30%Had 2%Want 68%

4.45/ 5 · 141 votes

Have 37%Had 9%Want 54%

Category winnerAlponaRating 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

57%Love

35%Like

1%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

141 votes

Category winnerAlponaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityAbjar Bois

SillageAbjar Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value33

Category winnerAlponaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

mossy65%

earthy56%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

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

LemonBergamotGrapefruitRose

Heart2-4 hrs

ThymeOrangeJasmineOrchid

Base8-10 hrs

OakmossMyrrhCedarSandalwoodPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Thyme, Grapefruit and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Alpona, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer72

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night76

Spring81

Summer38

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night46

Category winnerAbjar BoisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex42

Women13

Men0

Unisex36

Women64

Casual 40%Work 34%Date 17%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,556

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,314

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerAlponaHigher 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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Alpona by Caron delivers a sharp, historic contrast that catches modern noses off guard. The opening bursts with tart grapefruit, sharp lemon peel, and bitter bergamot. It wakes you up fast. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus flash subsides, revealing a dry heart of aromatic thyme, sunny orange blossom, and head…

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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 Alpona?

Alpona takes 4 of 7 categories. Abjar Bois is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes; Alpona is rated 4.45/5 from 141 votes. Choose Abjar Bois for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Alpona for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar Bois or Alpona?

Abjar Bois lasts longest (Abjar Bois 78/100, Alpona 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar Bois or Alpona?

Abjar Bois projects furthest (Abjar Bois 69/100, Alpona 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar Bois and Alpona smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Thyme, Grapefruit and Jasmine.

Is Abjar Bois or Alpona better for summer or winter?

For summer, Abjar Bois is the stronger pick. For winter, Alpona is the stronger pick. Abjar Bois suits daytime wear; Alpona suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar Bois and Alpona?

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. Alpona has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Rose, heart notes of Thyme, Orange, Jasmine and Orchid, a base of Oakmoss, Myrrh, Cedar and Sandalwood.