Fragrance comparison

Abjar Bois vs Kinetic [--:-- GMT]

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 253 ratings analysed

5 wins

Abjar Bois

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4233 votes

Rank #29,336 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Kinetic [--:-- GMT]

TUMI

3.83220 votes

Rank #4,604 WoodyWarm Spicy

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.
Kinetic [--:-- GMT]
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Abjar Bois5/7

Kinetic [--:-- GMT]2/7

Ratings & consensus: Abjar Bois
Community sentiment: Abjar Bois
Longevity: Abjar Bois
Sillage & projection: Abjar Bois
Value for money: Kinetic [--:-- GMT]
Versatility: Abjar Bois
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Kinetic [--:-- GMT]

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Abjar BoisThe Spirit of Dubai

Kinetic [--:-- GMT]TUMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 30%Had 2%Want 68%

3.83/ 5 · 220 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

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

34%Love

32%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

220 votes

Category winnerAbjar BoisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAbjar Bois

SillageAbjar Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value57

Category winnerKinetic [--:-- GMT]Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

woody100%

warm spicy88%

amber77%

fresh spicy65%

smoky53%

citrus42%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and amber

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

Pimento LeafItalian MandarinAmberwood

Heart2-4 hrs

OlibanumNutmegImmortelle

Base6-8+ hrs

Teak WoodSandalwoodSmokeVanilla

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Mandarin, Sandalwood and Olibanum. Durations are only published for Kinetic [--:-- GMT], so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer72

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night76

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter98

Day100

Night79

Category winnerAbjar BoisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex42

Women13

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Work 37%Casual 31%Date 19%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,336

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,604

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews67

Category winnerKinetic [--:-- GMT]Higher 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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TUMI Kinetic GMT is an assertive woody fragrance built around brisk citrus and sharp spices. The scent opens with a lively splash of Italian mandarin and herbal pimento leaf before revealing a dry, resinous core. As the heart unfolds, rich olibanum and grated nutmeg create a warm spicy contrast against herbal immortel…

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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 Kinetic [--:-- GMT]?

Abjar Bois takes 5 of 7 categories. Abjar Bois is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes; Kinetic [--:-- GMT] is rated 3.83/5 from 220 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 Kinetic [--:-- GMT] for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar Bois or Kinetic [--:-- GMT]?

Abjar Bois lasts longest (Abjar Bois 78/100, Kinetic [--:-- GMT] 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar Bois or Kinetic [--:-- GMT]?

Abjar Bois projects furthest (Abjar Bois 69/100, Kinetic [--:-- GMT] 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar Bois and Kinetic [--:-- GMT] smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Mandarin, Sandalwood and Olibanum.

Is Abjar Bois or Kinetic [--:-- GMT] better for summer or winter?

For summer, Abjar Bois is the stronger pick. For winter, Kinetic [--:-- GMT] is the stronger pick. Abjar Bois suits daytime wear; Kinetic [--:-- GMT] suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar Bois and Kinetic [--:-- GMT]?

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. Kinetic [--:-- GMT] has top notes of Pimento Leaf, Italian Mandarin and Amberwood, heart notes of Olibanum, Nutmeg and Immortelle, a base of Teak Wood, Sandalwood, Smoke and Vanilla.