Fragrance comparison

Abjar Bois vs Expo 2020 – World Forum

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

3 wins

Abjar Bois

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4233 votes

Rank #28,743 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Expo 2020 – World Forum

Taif Al Emarat

5.005 votes

Rank #35,947 CitrusFloral

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.
Expo 2020 – World Forum
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Abjar Bois3/4

Expo 2020 – World Forum1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Abjar Bois
Sillage & projection: Abjar Bois
Value for money: Expo 2020 – World Forum
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

Expo 2020 – World ForumTaif Al Emarat

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 30%Had 2%Want 68%

5.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAbjar Bois

SillageAbjar Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value44

Category winnerExpo 2020 – World ForumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

floral91%

aromatic83%

woody74%

musky65%

fruity56%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and musky

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

Top

BergamotLemonBlackcurrantOrange Blossom

Heart

CyclamenMagnolia

Base

MuskCedarwoodVetiverSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom, Sandalwood and Musk. 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex42

Women13

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,743

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,947

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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Expo 2020, World Forum by Taif Al Emarat is a clean floral woody musk that balances bright citrus with a soft, comforting heart. It works beautifully for daily wear in temperate weather, offering a structured, alcohol-free experience that feels both refined and accessible. This scent is a quiet nod to heritage, ground…

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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 Expo 2020 – World Forum?

Abjar Bois takes 3 of 4 categories. Abjar Bois is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes; Expo 2020 – World Forum is rated 5.00/5 from 5 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 Expo 2020 – World Forum for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar Bois or Expo 2020 – World Forum?

They last about the same: Abjar Bois 78/100, Expo 2020 – World Forum 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Abjar Bois or Expo 2020 – World Forum?

Abjar Bois projects furthest (Abjar Bois 69/100, Expo 2020 – World Forum 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar Bois and Expo 2020 – World Forum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is Abjar Bois or Expo 2020 – World Forum better for summer or winter?

Abjar Bois suits daytime wear; Expo 2020 – World Forum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar Bois and Expo 2020 – World Forum?

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. Expo 2020 – World Forum has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Blackcurrant and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Cyclamen and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Cedarwood, Vetiver and Sandalwood.