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Abjar Bois vs Invisible Woods

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

Updated 86 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar Bois takes 5 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.

  • Invisible Woods

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Abjar Bois5/7
Invisible Woods2/7
Ratings & consensus
Abjar Bois
Community sentiment
Abjar Bois
Longevity
Abjar Bois
Sillage & projection
Abjar Bois
Value for money
Invisible Woods
Versatility
Abjar Bois
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Invisible Woods

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
Abjar BoisThe Spirit of Dubai
Invisible WoodsFuture Society
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.42/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 30%Had 2%Want 68%
3.28/ 5 · 53 votes
Have 39%Had 8%Want 53%
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

17%Love
30%Like
21%Ok
28%Dislike
4%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerAbjar BoisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate86
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage39
♥ Love / hate57
Category winners

LongevityAbjar Bois

SillageAbjar Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value20
¤ Price value55
Category winnerInvisible WoodsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
musky77%
aromatic69%
white floral61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
oud84%
herbal77%
camphor69%
iris61%
Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody

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
EucalyptusGingerGrapefruit
Heart2-4 hrs
ChamomileRose
Base4-6+ hrs
AkigalawoodIris
InformationalShared notesGinger, Grapefruit and Iris. Durations are only published for Invisible Woods, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring89
Summer72
Fall100
Winter44
Day100
Night76
Spring93
Summer47
Fall100
Winter47
Day100
Night33
Category winnerAbjar BoisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men46
Unisex42
Women13
Men10
Unisex59
Women31
Casual 44%Work 39%Date 11%Party 6%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,451

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,224

PerfumerDaniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerInvisible WoodsHigher 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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Invisible Woods opens with a sharp flash of camphoraceous eucalyptus, brisk pink grapefruit, and zesty fresh ginger. The first blast catches you off guard. It smells medicinal for two minutes before mellowing into soothing chamomile tea and soft rose petals. Daniela Andrier crafted this formula around synthetic biolog…

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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 Invisible Woods?

Abjar Bois takes 5 of 7 categories. Abjar Bois is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes; Invisible Woods is rated 3.28/5 from 53 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 Invisible Woods for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar Bois or Invisible Woods?

Abjar Bois lasts longest (Abjar Bois 78/100, Invisible Woods 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar Bois or Invisible Woods?

Abjar Bois projects furthest (Abjar Bois 69/100, Invisible Woods 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar Bois and Invisible Woods smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Ginger, Grapefruit and Iris.

Is Abjar Bois or Invisible Woods better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abjar Bois and Invisible Woods?

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. Invisible Woods has top notes of Eucalyptus, Ginger and Grapefruit, heart notes of Chamomile and Rose, a base of Akigalawood and Iris.

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