Fragrance comparison

Abjar Bois vs Panache Original

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 105 ratings analysed

4 wins

Abjar Bois

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4233 votes

Rank #29,402 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Panache Original

Lentheric

4.2872 votes

Rank #12,106 AldehydicAromatic

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.
Panache Original
Choose it for a aldehydic and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Abjar Bois4/7

Panache Original3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Abjar BoisThe Spirit of Dubai

Panache OriginalLentheric

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 30%Had 2%Want 68%

4.28/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 33%Had 39%Want 28%

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

49%Love

40%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerAbjar BoisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAbjar Bois

SillagePanache Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value82

Category winnerPanache OriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

aldehydic100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

woody69%

mossy61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic 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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesCorianderOrangeLemonThyme

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmineIrisLilyGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossMuskMyrrhSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Thyme, Jasmine and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Panache Original, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer72

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night76

Spring100

Summer44

Fall61

Winter89

Day100

Night58

Category winnerAbjar BoisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex42

Women13

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

Work 38%Casual 30%Date 19%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,402

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,106

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerPanache OriginalHigher 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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Panache Original by Lentheric is an assertive floral aldehyde built around sparkling soapiness and dry forest moss. The first spray delivers a biting wash of aldehydes, tart lemon peel, and dry coriander seed. It wakes your nose up fast. Within thirty minutes, that prickly initial burst softens into a dense bouquet of…

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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 Panache Original?

Abjar Bois takes 4 of 7 categories. Abjar Bois is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes; Panache Original is rated 4.28/5 from 72 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 Panache Original for a aldehydic and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar Bois or Panache Original?

They last about the same: Abjar Bois 78/100, Panache Original 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Abjar Bois or Panache Original?

Projection is very close: Panache Original 70/100, Abjar Bois 69/100 for sillage.

Do Abjar Bois and Panache Original smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and white floral accords. Common notes include Geranium, Thyme, Jasmine and Myrrh.

Is Abjar Bois or Panache Original better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abjar Bois and Panache Original?

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. Panache Original has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Myrrh and Sandalwood.