Fragrance comparison

Abjar Bois vs Magnetiq

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 246 ratings analysed

5 wins

Abjar Bois

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4233 votes

Rank #28,893 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Magnetiq

Aromatix X French Avenue

4.25213 votes

Rank #24,804 WoodyCitrus

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.
Magnetiq
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Abjar Bois5/7

Magnetiq2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Abjar BoisThe Spirit of Dubai

MagnetiqAromatix X French Avenue

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 30%Had 2%Want 68%

4.25/ 5 · 213 votes

Have 92%Had 8%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

59%Love

21%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

4%Hate

213 votes

Category winnerAbjar BoisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAbjar Bois

SillageAbjar Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value72

Category winnerMagnetiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

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

LavenderBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

Orange BlossomNeroliRosemaryMuskIris

Base

CedarwoodSandalwoodAmberVanillaOakmossMyrrh

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom and Myrrh. 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

Winter66

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAbjar BoisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex42

Women13

Men83

Unisex14

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,893

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,804

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMagnetiqHigher 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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Magnetiq opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and fresh lavender, spiked with pink pepper. As the top notes settle, orange blossom and neroli create a clean, soapy floral heart over a subtle backdrop of rosemary. The dry down transitions into a smooth cedarwood and sandalwood base, rounded out by warm amber and sweet …

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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 Magnetiq?

Abjar Bois takes 5 of 7 categories. Abjar Bois is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes; Magnetiq is rated 4.25/5 from 213 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 Magnetiq for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Abjar Bois or Magnetiq?

Abjar Bois lasts longest (Abjar Bois 78/100, Magnetiq 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar Bois or Magnetiq?

Abjar Bois projects furthest (Abjar Bois 69/100, Magnetiq 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar Bois and Magnetiq smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom and Myrrh.

Is Abjar Bois or Magnetiq better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abjar Bois and Magnetiq?

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. Magnetiq has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Neroli, Rosemary and Musk, a base of Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Amber and Vanilla.