Fragrance comparison

Abjar Bois vs Encens Asakusa

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 320 ratings analysed

5 wins

Abjar Bois

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4233 votes

Rank #30,881 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Encens Asakusa

L'Orchestre Parfum

3.90287 votes

Rank #9,534 AmberPowdery

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.
Encens Asakusa
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Abjar Bois5/7

Encens Asakusa2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Abjar BoisThe Spirit of Dubai

Encens AsakusaL'Orchestre Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 30%Had 2%Want 68%

3.90/ 5 · 287 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

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

33%Love

39%Like

15%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

287 votes

Category winnerAbjar BoisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAbjar Bois

SillageAbjar Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value46

Category winnerEncens AsakusaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

amber100%

powdery92%

woody84%

violet77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, woody and fresh spicy

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

OlibanumWhite MuskMyrrhIrisVioletCypressRed Berries

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Iris and Olibanum. Durations are only published for Encens Asakusa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer72

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night76

Spring97

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night70

Category winnerAbjar BoisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex42

Women13

Men12

Unisex74

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,881

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,534

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois, Anne-Sophie Behaghel

Launched—

Reviews31

Category winnerEncens AsakusaHigher 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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Encens Asakusa opens with a pale puff of cold olibanum smoke and dry cypress needles. It does not smell like a burning campfire. Instead, you get the tranquil aroma of an unlit Japanese temple altar dusted with powdery iris. Within twenty minutes, sweet violet and gentle myrrh soften the mineral chill, creating a pill…

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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 Encens Asakusa?

Abjar Bois takes 5 of 7 categories. Abjar Bois is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes; Encens Asakusa is rated 3.90/5 from 287 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 Encens Asakusa for a amber and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar Bois or Encens Asakusa?

Abjar Bois lasts longest (Abjar Bois 78/100, Encens Asakusa 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar Bois or Encens Asakusa?

Abjar Bois projects furthest (Abjar Bois 69/100, Encens Asakusa 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar Bois and Encens Asakusa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Iris and Olibanum.

Is Abjar Bois or Encens Asakusa better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abjar Bois and Encens Asakusa?

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. Encens Asakusa features Olibanum, White Musk, Myrrh, Iris and Violet.