Fragrance comparison

Abjar Bois vs Erbe Alpine

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 45 ratings analysed

4 wins

Abjar Bois

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4233 votes

Rank #29,412 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Erbe Alpine

Tuttotondo · 2016

4.0812 votes

Rank #42,767 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar Bois takes 4 of 5 categories.

Abjar Bois
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Erbe Alpine
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Abjar Bois4/5

Erbe Alpine1/5

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

Erbe AlpineTuttotondo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 30%Had 2%Want 68%

4.08/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 26%Had 9%Want 64%

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

17%Love

75%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAbjar Bois

SillageAbjar Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value83

Category winnerErbe AlpineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

camphor69%

citrus61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy 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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotCorianderLemonOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

Balsam FirEucalyptusIrisVioletRoseJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

MuskCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Iris and Musk. Durations are only published for Erbe Alpine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer72

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night76

Spring100

Summer40

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex42

Women13

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 15%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,412

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,767

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2016

Reviews1

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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Tuttotondo Erbe Alpine captures the brisk chill of mountain air rolling through an evergreen forest. The first spray releases a sharp burst of tart lemon and bitter orange, tempered quickly by cool coriander seeds. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus bite softens as genuine forest greenery takes over. Balsam fir and eu…

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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 Erbe Alpine?

Abjar Bois takes 4 of 5 categories. Abjar Bois is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes; Erbe Alpine is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes. Choose Abjar Bois for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Erbe Alpine for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar Bois or Erbe Alpine?

Abjar Bois lasts longest (Abjar Bois 78/100, Erbe Alpine 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar Bois or Erbe Alpine?

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

Do Abjar Bois and Erbe Alpine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Iris and Musk.

Is Abjar Bois or Erbe Alpine better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abjar Bois and Erbe Alpine?

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. Erbe Alpine has top notes of Bergamot, Coriander, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Balsam Fir, Eucalyptus, Iris and Violet, a base of Musk and Cedar.