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Abjar Bois vs Black Cavalier VI

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

Updated 59 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Cavalier VI takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Abjar Bois

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Black Cavalier VI

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Abjar Bois0/7
Black Cavalier VI6/7
Ratings & consensus
Black Cavalier VI
Community sentiment
Black Cavalier VI
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
Black Cavalier VI
Value for money
Black Cavalier VI
Versatility
Black Cavalier VI
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Black Cavalier VI

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Abjar BoisThe Spirit of Dubai
Black Cavalier VILe Bonheur Perfumes
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.42/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 30%Had 2%Want 68%
4.46/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 43%Had 10%Want 46%
Category winnerBlack Cavalier VIRating 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

62%Love
27%Like
8%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerBlack Cavalier VIMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate86
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate87
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageBlack Cavalier VI

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value20
¤ Price value75
Category winnerBlack Cavalier VIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
musky77%
aromatic69%
white floral61%
woody100%
aromatic91%
citrus83%
powdery74%
herbal65%
fresh spicy56%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

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
Top30 to 45 minutes
BergamotGinger
Heart2 to 3 hours
SageViolet
Base6 to 9 hours
CedarwoodSandalwoodPatchouli
InformationalShared notesGinger, Bergamot, Sandalwood and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Black Cavalier VI, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring89
Summer72
Fall100
Winter44
Day100
Night76
Spring100
Summer73
Fall93
Winter80
Day86
Night100
Category winnerBlack Cavalier VIMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men46
Unisex42
Women13
Men88
Unisex8
Women4
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,315

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,881

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerBlack Cavalier VIHigher 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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Black Cavalier VI by Le Bonheur Perfumes is a woody floral musk built around fresh spice and dry woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and punchy ginger, giving it an energetic and crisp lift. As the top notes settle, aromatic sage and cool violet bring a herbal, slightly powdery heart that smooths out…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Abjar Bois or Black Cavalier VI?

Black Cavalier VI takes 6 of 7 categories. Abjar Bois is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes; Black Cavalier VI is rated 4.46/5 from 26 votes. Choose Abjar Bois for a fresh spicy and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Black Cavalier VI for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar Bois or Black Cavalier VI?

They last about the same: Abjar Bois 78/100, Black Cavalier VI 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Abjar Bois or Black Cavalier VI?

Black Cavalier VI projects furthest (Black Cavalier VI 75/100, Abjar Bois 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar Bois and Black Cavalier VI smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Ginger, Bergamot, Sandalwood and Cedarwood.

Is Abjar Bois or Black Cavalier VI better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abjar Bois and Black Cavalier VI?

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. Black Cavalier VI has top notes of Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Sage and Violet, a base of Cedarwood, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

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