Fragrance comparison

Abjar Bois vs Midsummer Collection Orange Zest

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 262 ratings analysed

Abjar Bois

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4233 votes

Rank #28,622 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Midsummer Collection Orange Zest

Zara

4.35229 votes

Rank #3,339 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Midsummer Collection Orange Zest takes 4 of 7 categories.

Abjar Bois
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Midsummer Collection Orange Zest
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer.

Abjar Bois3/7

Midsummer Collection Orange Zest4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Abjar BoisThe Spirit of Dubai

Midsummer Collection Orange ZestZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 30%Had 2%Want 68%

4.35/ 5 · 229 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerMidsummer Collection Orange ZestRating 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

47%Love

45%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

229 votes

Category winnerMidsummer Collection Orange ZestMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityAbjar Bois

SillageAbjar Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value86

Category winnerMidsummer Collection Orange ZestBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

fresh74%

musky65%

lavender56%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and musky

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

LemonGinger

Heart

Lavender

Base

VetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesGinger, Lavender and Musk. 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

Spring86

Summer100

Fall15

Winter4

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAbjar BoisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex42

Women13

Men65

Unisex33

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,622

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,339

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews58

Category winnerMidsummer Collection Orange ZestHigher 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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Midsummer Collection Orange Zest by Zara opens with a sharp burst of tart lemon backed by fizzy ginger. The initial bite is crisp and juicy, mimicking fresh citrus peel rather than sweet candy syrup. Within ten minutes, the citrus settles into a clean heart of herbal lavender that softens the sharpness. The base relie…

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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 Midsummer Collection Orange Zest?

Midsummer Collection Orange Zest takes 4 of 7 categories. Abjar Bois is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes; Midsummer Collection Orange Zest is rated 4.35/5 from 229 votes. Choose Abjar Bois for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Midsummer Collection Orange Zest for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Abjar Bois or Midsummer Collection Orange Zest?

Abjar Bois lasts longest (Abjar Bois 78/100, Midsummer Collection Orange Zest 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar Bois or Midsummer Collection Orange Zest?

Abjar Bois projects furthest (Abjar Bois 69/100, Midsummer Collection Orange Zest 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar Bois and Midsummer Collection Orange Zest smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and musky accords. Common notes include Ginger, Lavender and Musk.

Is Abjar Bois or Midsummer Collection Orange Zest better for summer or winter?

For summer, Midsummer Collection Orange Zest 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 Midsummer Collection Orange Zest?

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. Midsummer Collection Orange Zest has top notes of Lemon and Ginger, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Vetiver and Musk.