Fragrance comparison

Abjar Bois vs Charming

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 39 ratings analysed

3 wins

Abjar Bois

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4233 votes

Rank #31,208 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Charming

Dilís Parfum

3.836 votes

Rank #64,004 WoodyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar Bois takes 3 of 4 categories.

Abjar Bois
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Charming
Choose it for a woody and iris character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Abjar Bois3/4

Charming1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Abjar Bois
Sillage & projection: Abjar Bois
Value for money: Charming
Versatility: Not scored
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

CharmingDilís Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 30%Had 2%Want 68%

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

83%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAbjar Bois

SillageAbjar Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value44

Category winnerCharmingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

woody100%

iris88%

powdery77%

white floral65%

violet53%

earthy42%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody 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

Top20 to 30 minutes

IrisOsmanthusOrange BlossomRose

Heart1 to 2 hours

Cashmere WoodSandalwoodJasmineMilk

Base2 to 3 hours

Woody NotesVanillaAmbergris

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Orange Blossom, Cashmere Wood and Iris. Durations are only published for Charming, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer72

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night76

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex42

Women13

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,208

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,004

PerfumerNot listed

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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Charming by Dilís Parfum is a gentle floral woody fragrance designed for women who appreciate soft, powdery textures. The scent opens with a powdery flourish of iris, alongside fresh rose, sweet osmanthus, and bright orange blossom. As the top notes settle, the fragrance reveals a comforting heart where smooth milk an…

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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 Charming?

Abjar Bois takes 3 of 4 categories. Abjar Bois is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes; Charming is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Abjar Bois for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Charming for a woody and iris character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar Bois or Charming?

Abjar Bois lasts longest (Abjar Bois 78/100, Charming 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar Bois or Charming?

Abjar Bois projects furthest (Abjar Bois 69/100, Charming 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar Bois and Charming smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Cashmere Wood and Iris.

Is Abjar Bois or Charming better for summer or winter?

Abjar Bois suits daytime wear; Charming suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar Bois and Charming?

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. Charming has top notes of Iris, Osmanthus, Orange Blossom and Rose, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, Jasmine and Milk, a base of Woody Notes, Vanilla and Ambergris.