Fragrance comparison

Abjar Bois vs Chanson Noire

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 47 ratings analysed

Abjar Bois

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4233 votes

Rank #29,402 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Chanson Noire

Sylhouette Parfums

3.4314 votes

Rank #22,798 SmokyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chanson Noire takes 3 of 5 categories.

Abjar Bois
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Chanson Noire
Choose it for a smoky and leather character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Abjar Bois2/5

Chanson Noire3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Abjar BoisThe Spirit of Dubai

Chanson NoireSylhouette Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 30%Had 2%Want 68%

3.43/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 5%Had 2%Want 92%

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

36%Love

14%Like

21%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityChanson Noire

SillageAbjar Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value58

Category winnerChanson NoireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

smoky100%

leather86%

aromatic72%

woody58%

animalic44%

earthy30%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both woody 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

Notes

SmokeLeatherAbsintheVetiverNarcissusLavenderSageGeranium

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Leather and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer72

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night76

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex42

Women13

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,402

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,798

PerfumerSy Truong

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerChanson NoireHigher 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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Chanson Noire opens with a sharp, intoxicating rush of absinthe paired with dark, rustic leather. This woody aromatic creation by Sy Truong moves into a complex heart of sage and vetiver, settling into a smoky, damp, earthy profile. It is a bold, mood-heavy scent designed for those who enjoy challenging, dark, and unc…

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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 Chanson Noire?

Chanson Noire takes 3 of 5 categories. Abjar Bois is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes; Chanson Noire is rated 3.43/5 from 14 votes. Choose Abjar Bois for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Chanson Noire for a smoky and leather character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar Bois or Chanson Noire?

They last about the same: Chanson Noire 80/100, Abjar Bois 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Abjar Bois or Chanson Noire?

Abjar Bois projects furthest (Abjar Bois 69/100, Chanson Noire 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar Bois and Chanson Noire smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Geranium, Leather and Lavender.

Is Abjar Bois or Chanson Noire better for summer or winter?

Abjar Bois suits daytime wear; Chanson Noire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar Bois and Chanson Noire?

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. Chanson Noire features Smoke, Leather, Absinthe, Vetiver and Narcissus.