Fragrance comparison

Abjar Bois vs Pistachio & Vetiver

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 39 ratings analysed

3 wins

Abjar Bois

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4233 votes

Rank #28,743 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Pistachio & Vetiver

Mith

4.336 votes

Rank #44,230 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar Bois takes 3 of 4 categories.

Abjar Bois
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Pistachio & Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Abjar Bois3/4

Pistachio & Vetiver1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Abjar BoisThe Spirit of Dubai

Pistachio & VetiverMith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 30%Had 2%Want 68%

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 41%Had 6%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAbjar Bois

SillageAbjar Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value63

Category winnerPistachio & VetiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

amber69%

musky61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and amber

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

PistachioCardamomPetitgrainAmbretteBergamot

Heart

Cashmere WoodGeranium

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaBenzoinVetiverPatchouliCedarwoodAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Bergamot, Cashmere Wood and Cedarwood. 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

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex42

Women13

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,743

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,230

PerfumerClement Gavarry

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbjar BoisHigher 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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Pistachio & Vetiver pairs a creamy pistachio opening with green petitgrain, cardamom spice, and a dry woody base. It starts fresher than the name suggests, then settles into smooth vanilla, benzoin, cedarwood, and earthy vetiver. This reads as a modern sweet woody aromatic rather than a dessert scent. It may suit some…

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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 Pistachio & Vetiver?

Abjar Bois takes 3 of 4 categories. Abjar Bois is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes; Pistachio & Vetiver is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose Abjar Bois for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Pistachio & Vetiver for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar Bois or Pistachio & Vetiver?

Abjar Bois lasts longest (Abjar Bois 78/100, Pistachio & Vetiver 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar Bois or Pistachio & Vetiver?

Abjar Bois projects furthest (Abjar Bois 69/100, Pistachio & Vetiver 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar Bois and Pistachio & Vetiver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Geranium, Bergamot, Cashmere Wood and Cedarwood.

Is Abjar Bois or Pistachio & Vetiver better for summer or winter?

Abjar Bois suits daytime wear; Pistachio & Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar Bois and Pistachio & Vetiver?

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. Pistachio & Vetiver has top notes of Pistachio, Cardamom, Petitgrain and Ambrette, heart notes of Cashmere Wood and Geranium, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Benzoin and Vetiver.