Fragrance comparison

Abjar Bois vs Flambois

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 39 ratings analysed

3 wins

Abjar Bois

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4233 votes

Rank #28,622 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Flambois

Tayshaba

4.006 votes

Rank #53,156 CitrusWoody

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.
Flambois
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Abjar Bois3/4

Flambois1/4

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

FlamboisTayshaba

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 30%Had 2%Want 68%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 22%Had 11%Want 67%

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

33%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAbjar Bois

SillageAbjar Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value58

Category winnerFlamboisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

earthy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, amber 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

GrapefruitBergamotOrangeLemon

Heart

CedarwoodOrange BlossomPink PepperCardamom

Base

VetiverSandalwoodAmberMyrrhMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Orange Blossom. 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

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

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#28,622

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,156

PerfumerMaiada El Khalifa

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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Tayshaba Flambois opens with an energetic spray of tart grapefruit, bitter bergamot, and sweet orange that brightens warm spring mornings. As the citrus initial burst cools, orange blossom introduces a clean floral touch while cardamom and pink pepper add dry warmth. Cedarwood and vetiver anchor the base alongside res…

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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 Flambois?

Abjar Bois takes 3 of 4 categories. Abjar Bois is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes; Flambois is rated 4.00/5 from 6 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 Flambois for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar Bois or Flambois?

Abjar Bois lasts longest (Abjar Bois 78/100, Flambois 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar Bois or Flambois?

Abjar Bois projects furthest (Abjar Bois 69/100, Flambois 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar Bois and Flambois smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Orange Blossom.

Is Abjar Bois or Flambois better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abjar Bois and Flambois?

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. Flambois has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Cedarwood, Orange Blossom, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Amber and Myrrh.