Fragrance comparison

Abjar Bois vs Extreme Man

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

4 wins

Abjar Bois

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4233 votes

Rank #28,747 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Extreme Man

Police

3.9010 votes

Rank #53,317 WoodyFresh Spicy

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.
Extreme Man
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Abjar Bois4/5

Extreme Man1/5

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

Extreme ManPolice

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 30%Had 2%Want 68%

3.90/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 79%Had 16%Want 5%

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

20%Love

60%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAbjar Bois

SillageAbjar Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value92

Category winnerExtreme ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

lavender77%

earthy69%

green61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody 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

Top

Black PepperLemonAppleMintPink Pepper

Heart

LavenderGeraniumNutmegWoodsy NotesCarrot Seeds

Base

PatchouliCedarwoodVetiverAmberMossCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Geranium, Pink Pepper and Cashmere Wood. 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

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex42

Women13

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,747

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,317

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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Police Extreme Man opens with a sharp burst of crushed black pepper, zesty lemon, and crisp green apple. Spearmint adds a cool snap to the initial spray, balancing the fiery pink pepper before the composition shifts into its aromatic heart. As the initial citrus fizzes out, herbal lavandin and earthy geranium take ov…

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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 Extreme Man?

Abjar Bois takes 4 of 5 categories. Abjar Bois is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes; Extreme Man is rated 3.90/5 from 10 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 Extreme Man for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar Bois or Extreme Man?

Abjar Bois lasts longest (Abjar Bois 78/100, Extreme Man 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar Bois or Extreme Man?

Abjar Bois projects furthest (Abjar Bois 69/100, Extreme Man 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar Bois and Extreme Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Geranium, Pink Pepper and Cashmere Wood.

Is Abjar Bois or Extreme Man better for summer or winter?

Abjar Bois suits daytime wear; Extreme Man suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar Bois and Extreme Man?

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. Extreme Man has top notes of Black Pepper, Lemon, Apple and Mint, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Nutmeg and Woodsy Notes, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Vetiver and Amber.