Fragrance comparison

Abjar Bois vs Amer Bitter Almond

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 34 ratings analysed

3 wins

Abjar Bois

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4233 votes

Rank #28,482 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Amer Bitter Almond

House of Cor

5.001 votes

Rank #51,713 Warm SpicyAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar Bois takes 3 of 4 categories.

Abjar Bois
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Amer Bitter Almond
Choose it for a warm spicy and almond character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Abjar Bois3/4

Amer Bitter Almond1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Abjar BoisThe Spirit of Dubai

Amer Bitter AlmondHouse of Cor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 30%Had 2%Want 68%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAbjar Bois

SillageAbjar Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAmer Bitter AlmondBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

warm spicy100%

almond92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody 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

Top20-30 mins

Guatemalan CardamomBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

AlmondClovesNutmegThyme

Base6-8 hrs

CedarwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Bergamot, Thyme and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Amer Bitter Almond, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer72

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night76

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night79

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex42

Women13

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 33%Casual 29%Date 25%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,482

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,713

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbjar BoisHigher 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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Amer Bitter Almond by House of Cor takes a refreshing left turn away from sugary dessert scents. The first spray releases a lively burst of Guatemalan cardamom and zesty bergamot. It wakes up your nose quickly. Within fifteen minutes, the scent transitions into an earthy, toasted bitter almond wrapped in culinary clov…

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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 Amer Bitter Almond?

Abjar Bois takes 3 of 4 categories. Abjar Bois is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes; Amer Bitter Almond is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Abjar Bois for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Amer Bitter Almond for a warm spicy and almond character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar Bois or Amer Bitter Almond?

Abjar Bois lasts longest (Abjar Bois 78/100, Amer Bitter Almond 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar Bois or Amer Bitter Almond?

Abjar Bois projects furthest (Abjar Bois 69/100, Amer Bitter Almond 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar Bois and Amer Bitter Almond smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Bergamot, Thyme and Cedarwood.

Is Abjar Bois or Amer Bitter Almond better for summer or winter?

Abjar Bois suits daytime wear; Amer Bitter Almond suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar Bois and Amer Bitter Almond?

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. Amer Bitter Almond has top notes of Guatemalan Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Almond, Cloves, Nutmeg and Thyme, a base of Cedarwood and Amber.