Fragrance comparison

Abjar Bois vs Calvin Klein Women

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,860 ratings analysed

5 wins

Abjar Bois

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4233 votes

Rank #31,354 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Calvin Klein Women

Calvin Klein

3.521,827 votes

Rank #30,130 CitrusWoody

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.
Calvin Klein Women
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Abjar Bois5/7

Calvin Klein Women2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Abjar BoisThe Spirit of Dubai

Calvin Klein WomenCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 30%Had 2%Want 68%

3.52/ 5 · 1,827 votes

Have 49%Had 27%Want 24%

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

21%Love

40%Like

12%Ok

26%Dislike

2%Hate

1,827 votes

Category winnerAbjar BoisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityAbjar Bois

SillageAbjar Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value58

Category winnerCalvin Klein WomenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

white floral77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and musky

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

GrapefruitEucalyptusBergamotLemonBlack Pepper

Heart2 to 3 hours

Orange BlossomTeaJasmineMagnoliaHedioneRaspberry

Base4 to 6 hours

CedarAmbroxanWhite MuskCashmeranOlibanumViolet

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Jasmine and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Calvin Klein Women, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer72

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night76

Spring100

Summer97

Fall43

Winter23

Day100

Night22

Category winnerAbjar BoisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex42

Women13

Men2

Unisex18

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,354

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,130

PerfumerAnnick Menardo, Honorine Blanc

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCalvin Klein WomenHigher 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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Calvin Klein Women by Calvin Klein presents a crisp, refreshing take on modern everyday scents. Launched in 2018 under creative director Raf Simons, the fragrance pairs bright citrus with aromatic greenery and clean woods. The opening bursts with tart grapefruit, sharp lemon, bergamot, and a cooling streak of eucalypt…

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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 Calvin Klein Women?

Abjar Bois takes 5 of 7 categories. Abjar Bois is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes; Calvin Klein Women is rated 3.52/5 from 1,827 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 Calvin Klein Women for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar Bois or Calvin Klein Women?

Abjar Bois lasts longest (Abjar Bois 78/100, Calvin Klein Women 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar Bois or Calvin Klein Women?

Abjar Bois projects furthest (Abjar Bois 69/100, Calvin Klein Women 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar Bois and Calvin Klein Women smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Jasmine and Orange Blossom.

Is Abjar Bois or Calvin Klein Women better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abjar Bois and Calvin Klein Women?

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. Calvin Klein Women has top notes of Grapefruit, Eucalyptus, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Tea, Jasmine and Magnolia, a base of Cedar, Ambroxan, White Musk and Cashmeran.