Fragrance comparison

Abjar Bois vs La Vie est Belle L'Éclat L'Eau de Toilette

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,003 ratings analysed

4 wins

Abjar Bois

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4233 votes

Rank #28,743 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

La Vie est Belle L'Éclat L'Eau de Toilette

Lancôme

3.86970 votes

Rank #1,892 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar Bois takes 4 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.
La Vie est Belle L'Éclat L'Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Abjar Bois4/7

La Vie est Belle L'Éclat L'Eau de Toilette3/7

Ratings & consensus: Abjar Bois
Community sentiment: Abjar Bois
Longevity: Abjar Bois
Sillage & projection: La Vie est Belle L'Éclat L'Eau de Toilette
Value for money: La Vie est Belle L'Éclat L'Eau de Toilette
Versatility: Abjar Bois
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: La Vie est Belle L'Éclat L'Eau de Toilette

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Abjar BoisThe Spirit of Dubai

La Vie est Belle L'Éclat L'Eau de ToiletteLancôme

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 30%Had 2%Want 68%

3.86/ 5 · 970 votes

Have 68%Had 32%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

41%Like

7%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

764 votes

Category winnerAbjar BoisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAbjar Bois

SillageLa Vie est Belle L'Éclat L'Eau de Toilette

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value54

Category winnerLa Vie est Belle L'Éclat L'Eau de ToiletteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

white floral90%

musky80%

powdery70%

iris60%

sweet50%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both musky and white floral

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

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitBergamotTeaPink Pepper

Heart

Orange BlossomNeroliJasmineIris

Base

MuskAmbroxanTahitian VanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Jasmine and Pink Pepper. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAbjar BoisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex42

Women13

Men0

Unisex3

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,743

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,892

PerfumerAnne Flipo, Dominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews123

Category winnerLa Vie est Belle L'Éclat L'Eau de ToiletteHigher 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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A brighter, more floral take on La Vie Est Belle, this Eau de Toilette leans into candied citrus, orange blossom and neroli before settling into a soft musky, powdery base. It feels luminous and feminine rather than gourmand-heavy. If the original reads too dense or sugary on your skin, this version may feel easier to…

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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 La Vie est Belle L'Éclat L'Eau de Toilette?

Abjar Bois takes 4 of 7 categories. Abjar Bois is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes; La Vie est Belle L'Éclat L'Eau de Toilette is rated 3.86/5 from 970 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 La Vie est Belle L'Éclat L'Eau de Toilette for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Abjar Bois or La Vie est Belle L'Éclat L'Eau de Toilette?

Abjar Bois lasts longest (Abjar Bois 78/100, La Vie est Belle L'Éclat L'Eau de Toilette 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar Bois or La Vie est Belle L'Éclat L'Eau de Toilette?

Projection is very close: La Vie est Belle L'Éclat L'Eau de Toilette 70/100, Abjar Bois 69/100 for sillage.

Do Abjar Bois and La Vie est Belle L'Éclat L'Eau de Toilette smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Jasmine and Pink Pepper.

Is Abjar Bois or La Vie est Belle L'Éclat L'Eau de Toilette better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abjar Bois and La Vie est Belle L'Éclat L'Eau de Toilette?

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. La Vie est Belle L'Éclat L'Eau de Toilette has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Tea, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Neroli, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Musk, Ambroxan, Tahitian Vanilla and Patchouli.