Fragrance comparison

Abjar Bois vs CH Grand Tour

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 114 ratings analysed

4 wins

Abjar Bois

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4233 votes

Rank #28,760 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

4%scent match

Clearly different

CH Grand Tour

Carolina Herrera

3.9481 votes

Rank #13,077 SweetLactonic

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.
CH Grand Tour
Choose it for a sweet and lactonic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Abjar Bois4/7

CH Grand Tour2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Abjar BoisThe Spirit of Dubai

CH Grand TourCarolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 30%Had 2%Want 68%

3.94/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 20%Had 14%Want 67%

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

31%Love

48%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

81 votes

Category winnerAbjar BoisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAbjar Bois

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCH Grand TourBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

sweet100%

lactonic88%

iris77%

citrus65%

caramel53%

powdery42%

Scent match4%Clearly different

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

Brazilian OrangeLemonGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisOrange Blossom

Base6-8+ hrs

Dulce de leche

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Orange Blossom and Iris. Durations are only published for CH Grand Tour, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer72

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night76

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter45

Day100

Night39

Category winnerAbjar BoisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex42

Women13

Men10

Unisex0

Women90

Casual 41%Work 29%Date 20%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,760

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,077

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerCH Grand TourHigher 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 CH Grand Tour captures a playful contrast between zesty South American fruit and indulgent confectionery. The first spritz unleashes a sharp flash of Brazilian orange, tart lemon, and brisk grapefruit that cuts through morning fog. Within fifteen minutes, that brisk citrus bite softens into elegant po…

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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 CH Grand Tour?

Abjar Bois takes 4 of 7 categories. Abjar Bois is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes; CH Grand Tour is rated 3.94/5 from 81 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 CH Grand Tour for a sweet and lactonic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar Bois or CH Grand Tour?

Abjar Bois lasts longest (Abjar Bois 78/100, CH Grand Tour 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar Bois or CH Grand Tour?

Projection is very close: Abjar Bois 69/100, CH Grand Tour 69/100 for sillage.

Do Abjar Bois and CH Grand Tour smell similar?

Clearly different: a 4% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Orange Blossom and Iris.

Is Abjar Bois or CH Grand Tour better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abjar Bois and CH Grand Tour?

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. CH Grand Tour has top notes of Brazilian Orange, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Iris and Orange Blossom, a base of Dulce de leche.