Fragrance comparison

Abjar Bois vs Mine Pour Homme

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 124 ratings analysed

5 wins

Abjar Bois

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4233 votes

Rank #29,256 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Mine Pour Homme

Marc Joseph

4.0491 votes

Rank #12,874 CitrusFresh 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.
Mine Pour Homme
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Abjar Bois5/7

Mine Pour Homme2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Abjar BoisThe Spirit of Dubai

Mine Pour HommeMarc Joseph

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 30%Had 2%Want 68%

4.04/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 49%Had 29%Want 23%

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

35%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

91 votes

Category winnerAbjar BoisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAbjar Bois

SillageAbjar Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value69

Category winnerMine Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

musky70%

aromatic60%

powdery50%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody 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

Top15-30 mins

OrangeLemonGrapefruitNutmeg

Heart2-3 hrs

Pink PepperVetiverGingerHerbal Notes

Base4-6 hrs

MuskPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Ginger, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper. Durations are only published for Mine Pour Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer72

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night76

Spring100

Summer93

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night37

Category winnerAbjar BoisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex42

Women13

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Casual 42%Work 34%Date 13%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,256

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,874

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerMine Pour HommeHigher 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…

Reviews →

Mine Pour Homme by Marc Joseph delivers a bright blast of tart grapefruit, sharp lemon, and sweet orange right out of the nozzle. The initial citrus burst is sharp and energetic. Within twenty minutes, a warm core of grated nutmeg, spicy pink pepper, and pungent ginger cuts through the fruitiness. The scent then dries…

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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 Mine Pour Homme?

Abjar Bois takes 5 of 7 categories. Abjar Bois is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes; Mine Pour Homme is rated 4.04/5 from 91 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 Mine Pour Homme for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar Bois or Mine Pour Homme?

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

Which projects more, Abjar Bois or Mine Pour Homme?

Abjar Bois projects furthest (Abjar Bois 69/100, Mine Pour Homme 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar Bois and Mine Pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Ginger, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper.

Is Abjar Bois or Mine Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abjar Bois and Mine Pour Homme?

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. Mine Pour Homme has top notes of Orange, Lemon, Grapefruit and Nutmeg, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Vetiver, Ginger and Herbal Notes, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Sandalwood.