Fragrance comparison

Abjar Bois vs Asháa Oud Noir

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

4 wins

Abjar Bois

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4233 votes

Rank #29,402 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Asháa Oud Noir

Arabiyat Prestige

4.3730 votes

Rank #28,257 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar Bois takes 4 of 7 categories.

Abjar Bois
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Asháa Oud Noir
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Abjar Bois4/7

Asháa Oud Noir3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Abjar BoisThe Spirit of Dubai

Asháa Oud NoirArabiyat Prestige

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 30%Had 2%Want 68%

4.37/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 27%Had 6%Want 67%

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

60%Love

30%Like

3%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerAsháa Oud NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityAbjar Bois

SillageAbjar Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value82

Category winnerAsháa Oud NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

amber84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

mossy61%

Scent match52%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

Top

Galbanumjuniper berryBergamotLemon

Heart

PeppermintLavenderViolet

Base

AmbroxanOakmossSandalwoodAmberCedarwoodOud

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Sandalwood and Cedarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, 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

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAbjar BoisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex42

Women13

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,402

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,257

PerfumerMustafa Firoz

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAsháa Oud NoirHigher 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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Asháa Oud Noir opens bright and brisk, with lemon, bergamot and green galbanum cutting through the richer woods underneath. As it settles, lavender, violet and mint keep it aromatic rather than heavy, while oud, amber, sandalwood and oakmoss give the dry-down a smooth, mossy depth. It reads more masculine than fully n…

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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 Asháa Oud Noir?

Abjar Bois takes 4 of 7 categories. Abjar Bois is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes; Asháa Oud Noir is rated 4.37/5 from 30 votes. Choose Abjar Bois for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Asháa Oud Noir for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Abjar Bois or Asháa Oud Noir?

Abjar Bois lasts longest (Abjar Bois 78/100, Asháa Oud Noir 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar Bois or Asháa Oud Noir?

Abjar Bois projects furthest (Abjar Bois 69/100, Asháa Oud Noir 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar Bois and Asháa Oud Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Sandalwood and Cedarwood.

Is Abjar Bois or Asháa Oud Noir better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abjar Bois and Asháa Oud Noir?

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. Asháa Oud Noir has top notes of Galbanum, juniper berry, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Peppermint, Lavender and Violet, a base of Ambroxan, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Amber.