Fragrance comparison

Abjar Bois vs Sel Santal

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 615 ratings analysed

5 wins

Abjar Bois

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4233 votes

Rank #30,471 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Sel Santal

Clean

3.65582 votes

Rank #36,619 WoodyPowdery

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.
Sel Santal
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Abjar Bois5/7

Sel Santal2/7

Ratings & consensus: Abjar Bois
Community sentiment: Abjar Bois
Longevity: Abjar Bois
Sillage & projection: Abjar Bois
Value for money: Sel Santal
Versatility: Sel Santal
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

Sel SantalClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 30%Had 2%Want 68%

3.65/ 5 · 582 votes

Have 50%Had 14%Want 36%

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

24%Love

40%Like

15%Ok

18%Dislike

3%Hate

582 votes

Category winnerAbjar BoisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityAbjar Bois

SillageAbjar Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value58

Category winnerSel SantalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

salty77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match37%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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Tonic WaterBergamotMandarin LeafNutmeg

Heart2 to 3 hours

SaltFigWhipped CreamVioletIrisHazelnut

Base3 to 5 hours

SandalwoodMuskAmberStyraxRose

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Bergamot, Iris and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Sel Santal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer72

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night76

Spring82

Summer93

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night43

Category winnerSel SantalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex42

Women13

Men42

Unisex50

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,471

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,619

PerfumerNot listed

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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Sel Santal by Clean offers an unconventional take on woody fragrances by pairing crisp aquatic freshness with dry timber. The scent opens with a sharp burst of tonic water, sparkling bergamot, green mandarin leaf, and a dash of warm nutmeg. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance introduces a curious salty fi…

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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 Sel Santal?

Abjar Bois takes 5 of 7 categories. Abjar Bois is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes; Sel Santal is rated 3.65/5 from 582 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 Sel Santal for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar Bois or Sel Santal?

Abjar Bois lasts longest (Abjar Bois 78/100, Sel Santal 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar Bois or Sel Santal?

Abjar Bois projects furthest (Abjar Bois 69/100, Sel Santal 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar Bois and Sel Santal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Bergamot, Iris and Sandalwood.

Is Abjar Bois or Sel Santal better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abjar Bois and Sel Santal?

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. Sel Santal has top notes of Tonic Water, Bergamot, Mandarin Leaf and Nutmeg, heart notes of Salt, Fig, Whipped Cream and Violet, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Amber and Styrax.