Fragrance comparison

Abjar Bois vs Il Velo di Maia

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 34 ratings analysed

2 wins

Abjar Bois

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4233 votes

Rank #28,584 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Il Velo di Maia

Aulentissima

5.001 votes

Rank #46,878 AmberViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar Bois takes 2 of 3 categories.

Abjar Bois
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Il Velo di Maia
Choose it for a amber and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Abjar Bois2/3

Il Velo di Maia1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Abjar Bois
Sillage & projection: Il Velo di Maia
Value for money: Not scored
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

Il Velo di MaiaAulentissima

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 30%Had 2%Want 68%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

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

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAbjar Bois

SillageIl Velo di Maia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

amber100%

violet83%

powdery65%

soft spicy48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both 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

Top

VioletPink Pepper

Heart

Olibanum

Base

Amber

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Amber and Olibanum. 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

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex42

Women13

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,584

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,878

PerfumerGiovanni Festa

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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Il Velo di Maia by Aulentissima presents a thoughtful balance between floral grace and resinous depth. Opening with a crisp, spicy violet, it shifts into a warm olibanum heart that sits close to the skin. This unisex fragrance excels in cooler weather, offering a refined, powdery presence that feels at home in an offi…

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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 Il Velo di Maia?

Abjar Bois takes 2 of 3 categories. Abjar Bois is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes; Il Velo di Maia is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Abjar Bois for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Il Velo di Maia for a amber and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar Bois or Il Velo di Maia?

Abjar Bois lasts longest (Abjar Bois 78/100, Il Velo di Maia 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar Bois or Il Velo di Maia?

Il Velo di Maia projects furthest (Il Velo di Maia 75/100, Abjar Bois 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar Bois and Il Velo di Maia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Amber and Olibanum.

Is Abjar Bois or Il Velo di Maia better for summer or winter?

Abjar Bois suits daytime wear; Il Velo di Maia suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar Bois and Il Velo di Maia?

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. Il Velo di Maia has top notes of Violet and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Olibanum, a base of Amber.