Fragrance comparison

Abjar Bois vs Bohemian Soul

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 447 ratings analysed

4 wins

Abjar Bois

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4233 votes

Rank #29,815 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Bohemian Soul

Une Nuit Nomade

3.82414 votes

Rank #12,891 WoodyPowdery

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, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Bohemian Soul
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Abjar Bois4/7

Bohemian Soul3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Abjar BoisThe Spirit of Dubai

Bohemian SoulUne Nuit Nomade

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 30%Had 2%Want 68%

3.82/ 5 · 414 votes

Have 76%Had 24%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

26%Love

42%Like

22%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

414 votes

Category winnerAbjar BoisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAbjar Bois

SillageAbjar Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value49

Category winnerBohemian SoulBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

herbal77%

aromatic69%

iris61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, amber 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

ArtemisiaOlibanum

Heart2-3 hrs

Guaiac WoodIrisMyrrh

Base3-5 hrs

SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Iris, Sandalwood and Musk. Durations are only published for Bohemian Soul, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer72

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night76

Spring97

Summer88

Fall100

Winter37

Day100

Night37

Category winnerBohemian SoulMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex42

Women13

Men35

Unisex54

Women11

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 19%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,815

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,891

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Category winnerBohemian SoulHigher 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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Une Nuit Nomade Bohemian Soul brings a dry, meditative spin to warm-weather woods. You smell bitter green artemisia and cooling olibanum immediately upon spraying. The alcohol lifts fast. Within twenty minutes, the sharp herbal edge softens into a powdery iris heart supported by smoky guaiac wood and sweet myrrh resin…

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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 Bohemian Soul?

Abjar Bois takes 4 of 7 categories. Abjar Bois is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes; Bohemian Soul is rated 3.82/5 from 414 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 Bohemian Soul for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar Bois or Bohemian Soul?

Abjar Bois lasts longest (Abjar Bois 78/100, Bohemian Soul 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar Bois or Bohemian Soul?

Abjar Bois projects furthest (Abjar Bois 69/100, Bohemian Soul 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar Bois and Bohemian Soul smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Iris, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is Abjar Bois or Bohemian Soul better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abjar Bois and Bohemian Soul?

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. Bohemian Soul has top notes of Artemisia and Olibanum, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Iris and Myrrh, a base of Sandalwood and Musk.