Fragrance comparison

Abjar Bois vs Hermit Coat

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 136 ratings analysed

6 wins

Abjar Bois

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4233 votes

Rank #30,232 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Hermit Coat

Chapel Factory

3.83103 votes

Rank #37,134 SmokyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar Bois takes 6 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.
Hermit Coat
Choose it for a smoky and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Abjar Bois6/7

Hermit Coat1/7

Ratings & consensus: Abjar Bois
Community sentiment: Abjar Bois
Longevity: Abjar Bois
Sillage & projection: Abjar Bois
Value for money: Hermit Coat
Versatility: Abjar Bois
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

Hermit CoatChapel Factory

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 30%Had 2%Want 68%

3.83/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 73%

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

29%Love

41%Like

17%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

103 votes

Category winnerAbjar BoisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAbjar Bois

SillageAbjar Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value60

Category winnerHermit CoatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

smoky100%

amber92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, amber 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

Top15-30 mins

AshHeliotropeelemi

Heart2-4 hrs

OlibanumBalsam FirRose

Base6-8+ hrs

SmokeAmbroxanMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesMusk, Amber, Olibanum and Ambroxan. Durations are only published for Hermit Coat, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer72

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night76

Spring41

Summer14

Fall100

Winter86

Day89

Night100

Category winnerAbjar BoisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex42

Women13

Men18

Unisex66

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,232

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,134

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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Hermit Coat by Chapel Factory is a dry, contemplative scent built around cold hearth ash, bitter resinous elemi, and powdery heliotrope. Instead of a thick, heavy cloud, it wears like a lightweight wool sweater dusted with olibanum and balsam fir. The perfume settles into a calm base of smoke and gentle amber. It is a…

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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 Hermit Coat?

Abjar Bois takes 6 of 7 categories. Abjar Bois is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes; Hermit Coat is rated 3.83/5 from 103 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 Hermit Coat for a smoky and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar Bois or Hermit Coat?

Abjar Bois lasts longest (Abjar Bois 78/100, Hermit Coat 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar Bois or Hermit Coat?

Abjar Bois projects furthest (Abjar Bois 69/100, Hermit Coat 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar Bois and Hermit Coat smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Musk, Amber, Olibanum and Ambroxan.

Is Abjar Bois or Hermit Coat better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abjar Bois and Hermit Coat?

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. Hermit Coat has top notes of Ash, Heliotrope and elemi, heart notes of Olibanum, Balsam Fir and Rose, a base of Smoke, Ambroxan, Musk and Amber.