Fragrance comparison

Abjar Bois vs Calm Bliss

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 288 ratings analysed

6 wins

Abjar Bois

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4233 votes

Rank #30,232 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Calm Bliss

Charlotte Tilbury

3.40255 votes

Rank #43,112 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar Bois takes 6 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.
Calm Bliss
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Abjar Bois6/7

Calm Bliss1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Abjar BoisThe Spirit of Dubai

Calm BlissCharlotte Tilbury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 30%Had 2%Want 68%

3.40/ 5 · 255 votes

Have 37%Had 12%Want 51%

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

16%Love

34%Like

29%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

255 votes

Category winnerAbjar BoisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityAbjar Bois

SillageAbjar Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value35

Category winnerCalm BlissBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

aquatic84%

lavender77%

fresh69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and white floral

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

LavenderNeroliBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Water NotesOrange Blossom

Base4-6 hrs

Cashmere WoodPalo SantoAmbergrisOlibanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom, Cashmere Wood and Lavender. Durations are only published for Calm Bliss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer72

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night76

Spring92

Summer100

Fall25

Winter19

Day100

Night32

Category winnerAbjar BoisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex42

Women13

Men10

Unisex32

Women58

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,232

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,112

PerfumerAnne Flipo

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbjar BoisHigher 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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Calm Bliss by Charlotte Tilbury delivers an airy wash of relaxation right out of the sprayer. Bergamot and bitter neroli lead the first spray with a bright citrus sparkle. Then comes soothing French lavender. It feels like stepping straight out of a luxury hotel steam room into crisp cotton sheets. The heart leans int…

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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 Calm Bliss?

Abjar Bois takes 6 of 7 categories. Abjar Bois is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes; Calm Bliss is rated 3.40/5 from 255 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 Calm Bliss for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar Bois or Calm Bliss?

Abjar Bois lasts longest (Abjar Bois 78/100, Calm Bliss 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar Bois or Calm Bliss?

Abjar Bois projects furthest (Abjar Bois 69/100, Calm Bliss 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar Bois and Calm Bliss smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Cashmere Wood and Lavender.

Is Abjar Bois or Calm Bliss better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abjar Bois and Calm Bliss?

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. Calm Bliss has top notes of Lavender, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Water Notes and Orange Blossom, a base of Cashmere Wood, Palo Santo, Ambergris and Olibanum.