Fragrance comparison

Abjar Bois vs Bergamot Bloom

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 119 ratings analysed

5 wins

Abjar Bois

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4233 votes

Rank #28,622 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Bergamot Bloom

Carolina Herrera

4.2286 votes

Rank #14,254 CitrusFresh Spicy

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.
Bergamot Bloom
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Abjar Bois5/7

Bergamot Bloom2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Abjar BoisThe Spirit of Dubai

Bergamot BloomCarolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 30%Had 2%Want 68%

4.22/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 52%

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

47%Love

35%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

86 votes

Category winnerAbjar BoisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAbjar Bois

SillageAbjar Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value28

Category winnerBergamot BloomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

white floral74%

woody65%

amber56%

Scent match55%Closely related · 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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGingerLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

JasminePink Pepper

Base5-7 hrs

AmbroxanVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGinger, Bergamot, Jasmine and Pink Pepper. Durations are only published for Bergamot Bloom, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer72

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night76

Spring89

Summer100

Fall33

Winter14

Day100

Night32

Category winnerAbjar BoisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex42

Women13

Men18

Unisex56

Women26

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,622

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,254

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerBergamot BloomHigher 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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Carolina Herrera Bergamot Bloom puts sun-drenched Mediterranean citrus front and center. The first spray releases a lively burst of sharp Calabrian bergamot, zesty lemon, and spicy ginger that instantly wakes up the senses. The citrus hits immediately. As the sparkling citrus opening softens, a clean heart of sweet ja…

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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 Bergamot Bloom?

Abjar Bois takes 5 of 7 categories. Abjar Bois is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes; Bergamot Bloom is rated 4.22/5 from 86 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 Bergamot Bloom for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar Bois or Bergamot Bloom?

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

Which projects more, Abjar Bois or Bergamot Bloom?

Abjar Bois projects furthest (Abjar Bois 69/100, Bergamot Bloom 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar Bois and Bergamot Bloom smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Ginger, Bergamot, Jasmine and Pink Pepper.

Is Abjar Bois or Bergamot Bloom better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abjar Bois and Bergamot Bloom?

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. Bergamot Bloom has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine and Pink Pepper, a base of Ambroxan, Vetiver and Patchouli.