Fragrance comparison

Abjar Bois vs APSU

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 208 ratings analysed

5 wins

Abjar Bois

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4233 votes

Rank #29,810 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

12%scent match

Clearly different

APSU

Ulrich Lang

3.93175 votes

Rank #13,958 GreenAquatic

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.
APSU
Choose it for a green and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Abjar Bois5/7

APSU2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Abjar BoisThe Spirit of Dubai

APSUUlrich Lang

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 30%Had 2%Want 68%

3.93/ 5 · 175 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

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

35%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

175 votes

Category winnerAbjar BoisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAbjar Bois

SillageAbjar Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value45

Category winnerAPSUBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

green100%

aquatic86%

ozonic72%

floral58%

fresh44%

musky30%

Scent match12%Clearly different · both musky

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

Green LeavesViolet LeafCorianderBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Water LilyWhite TeaJasmineIrisPink Pepper

Base4-6 hrs

White MuskCedarOlibanumAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Pink Pepper and Iris. Durations are only published for APSU, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer72

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night76

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter11

Day100

Night18

Category winnerAbjar BoisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex42

Women13

Men11

Unisex76

Women13

Casual 42%Work 38%Date 14%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,810

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,958

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerAPSUHigher 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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Ulrich Lang APSU smells like snapping fresh ivy leaves over a cold garden pond. You get a sharp rush of crushed green stems and chilled bergamot the second you spray it. It is hyper-realistic. Within ten minutes, the crisp herbal edge softens into soaked water lily, delicate white tea, and crushed violet leaf. A sheer…

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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 APSU?

Abjar Bois takes 5 of 7 categories. Abjar Bois is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes; APSU is rated 3.93/5 from 175 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 APSU for a green and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar Bois or APSU?

Abjar Bois lasts longest (Abjar Bois 78/100, APSU 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar Bois or APSU?

Abjar Bois projects furthest (Abjar Bois 69/100, APSU 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar Bois and APSU smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Pink Pepper and Iris.

Is Abjar Bois or APSU better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abjar Bois and APSU?

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. APSU has top notes of Green Leaves, Violet Leaf, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Water Lily, White Tea, Jasmine and Iris, a base of White Musk, Cedar, Olibanum and Amber.