Fragrance comparison

Abjar Bois vs Karolina by Karolina Kurkova

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 65 ratings analysed

5 wins

Abjar Bois

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4233 votes

Rank #29,402 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

Karolina by Karolina Kurkova

3.8132 votes

Rank #21,507 RoseGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Karolina by Karolina Kurkova
Choose it for a rose and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Abjar Bois5/7

Karolina by Karolina Kurkova2/7

Ratings & consensus: Abjar Bois
Community sentiment: Abjar Bois
Longevity: Abjar Bois
Sillage & projection: Abjar Bois
Value for money: Karolina by Karolina Kurkova
Versatility: Abjar Bois
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Karolina by Karolina Kurkova

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Abjar BoisThe Spirit of Dubai

Karolina by Karolina KurkovaLR

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 30%Had 2%Want 68%

3.81/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 33%Had 19%Want 48%

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

22%Love

56%Like

3%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerAbjar BoisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAbjar Bois

SillageAbjar Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value63

Category winnerKarolina by Karolina KurkovaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

rose100%

green92%

woody84%

powdery77%

soft spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match16%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

Top

Pink PepperGreen Notes

Heart

RoseViolet

Base

VanillaSandalwoodCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Cashmere Wood and Sandalwood. 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

Spring82

Summer100

Fall55

Winter18

Day100

Night36

Category winnerAbjar BoisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex42

Women13

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,402

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,507

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerKarolina by Karolina KurkovaHigher 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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Karolina by Karolina Kurkova by LR offers a clean floral profile centered on rose and violet. Launched in 2014, this fragrance uses pink pepper and green notes for a sharp, fresh opening that settles into a soft, woody base of vanilla and sandalwood. It functions well as a daily reach during spring or summer mornings …

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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 Karolina by Karolina Kurkova?

Abjar Bois takes 5 of 7 categories. Abjar Bois is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes; Karolina by Karolina Kurkova is rated 3.81/5 from 32 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 Karolina by Karolina Kurkova for a rose and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar Bois or Karolina by Karolina Kurkova?

Abjar Bois lasts longest (Abjar Bois 78/100, Karolina by Karolina Kurkova 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar Bois or Karolina by Karolina Kurkova?

Abjar Bois projects furthest (Abjar Bois 69/100, Karolina by Karolina Kurkova 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar Bois and Karolina by Karolina Kurkova smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Cashmere Wood and Sandalwood.

Is Abjar Bois or Karolina by Karolina Kurkova better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abjar Bois and Karolina by Karolina Kurkova?

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. Karolina by Karolina Kurkova has top notes of Pink Pepper and Green Notes, heart notes of Rose and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cashmere Wood.