Abjar Bois vs Citron
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
20%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Citron takes 4 of 7 categories.
Abjar BoisChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
CitronChoose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Abjar Bois3/7
Citron4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Citron
- Community sentiment
- Citron
- Longevity
- Abjar Bois
- Sillage & projection
- Abjar Bois
- Value for money
- Citron
- Versatility
- Abjar Bois
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Citron
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Abjar BoisThe Spirit of DubaiCitronPrisma ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.42/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 30%Had 2%Want 68%
4.55/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 42%Had 3%Want 55%
Category winnerCitronRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate70%Love
21%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
9%Hate
33 votes
67%Love
27%Like
3%Ok
0%Dislike
3%Hate
33 votes
Category winnerCitronMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAbjar Bois
SillageAbjar Bois
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCitronBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
musky77%
aromatic69%
white floral61%
powdery100%
vanilla92%
marine84%
citrus77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
NutmegGingerGeraniumMandarinWormwoodBergamotThymeGrapefruit
Heart
JasminePink PepperOrange BlossomMyrrhCashmere WoodLeatherLavenderIris
Base
SandalwoodMuskCedarwoodAmberGuaiac WoodOlibanumAmbroxanPatchouli
Top30 to 45 minutes
Blood OrangeHeliotropeJuniper BerriesSea SaltLavender
Heart2 to 4 hours
JasmineVioletCorianderNutmegIrisAlmond
Base5 to 8 hours
VanillaDriftwoodAmbergrisSea Notes
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Jasmine, Lavender and Iris. Durations are only published for Citron, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring89
Summer72
Fall100
Winter44
Day100
Night76
Spring85
Summer100
Fall56
Winter19
Day100
Night43
Category winnerAbjar BoisMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,156
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#12,796
PerfumerIsaac Hilton
Launched—
Reviews13
Category winnerCitronHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAbjar 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…
Reviews →Citron by Prisma Parfums is an unexpected pairing of juicy citrus and creamy seaside warmth. It opens with an unmistakable burst of tart blood orange, seasoned with sea salt, aromatic lavender, and crisp juniper berries. Rather than staying a simple summer cologne, it quickly reveals a powdery heart of iris, almond, a…
Reviews →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 Citron?
Citron takes 4 of 7 categories. Abjar Bois is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes; Citron is rated 4.55/5 from 33 votes. Choose Abjar Bois for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Citron for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Abjar Bois or Citron?
They last about the same: Abjar Bois 78/100, Citron 76/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Abjar Bois or Citron?
Abjar Bois projects furthest (Abjar Bois 69/100, Citron 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Abjar Bois and Citron smell similar?
Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Jasmine, Lavender and Iris.
Is Abjar Bois or Citron better for summer or winter?
For summer, Citron is the stronger pick. For winter, Abjar Bois is the stronger pick. Abjar Bois suits daytime wear; Citron suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Abjar Bois and Citron?
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. Citron has top notes of Blood Orange, Heliotrope, Juniper Berries and Sea Salt, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet, Coriander and Nutmeg, a base of Vanilla, Driftwood, Ambergris and Sea Notes.
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