Fragrance comparison

Abjar Bois vs Vetyver Cèdre

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 51 ratings analysed

4 wins

Abjar Bois

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4233 votes

Rank #31,019 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Vetyver Cèdre

Chantecaille

3.6118 votes

Rank #45,630 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar Bois takes 4 of 5 categories.

Abjar Bois
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Vetyver Cèdre
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Abjar Bois4/5

Vetyver Cèdre1/5

Ratings & consensus: Abjar Bois
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Abjar Bois
Sillage & projection: Abjar Bois
Value for money: Vetyver Cèdre
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

Vetyver CèdreChantecaille

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 30%Had 2%Want 68%

3.61/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 39%Had 15%Want 46%

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

28%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityAbjar Bois

SillageAbjar Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value43

Category winnerVetyver CèdreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

woody100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

patchouli74%

warm spicy65%

amber56%

Scent match56%Closely related · 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

Top20-30 mins

NutmegPink PepperBergamotJuniperGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarGeraniumIris

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliBenzoinVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Geranium, Bergamot and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for Vetyver Cèdre, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer72

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night76

Spring80

Summer60

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex42

Women13

Men50

Unisex40

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,019

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,630

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Chantecaille Vetyver Cèdre balances clean citrus brightness with grounded forest woods. The first spritz delivers sharp grapefruit, brisk juniper, and spicy pink pepper before settling into dry cedarwood and a soft dusting of iris. As the fragrance matures on skin, warm patchouli and earthy vetiver anchor the base alo…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Abjar Bois or Vetyver Cèdre?

Abjar Bois takes 4 of 5 categories. Abjar Bois is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes; Vetyver Cèdre is rated 3.61/5 from 18 votes. Choose Abjar Bois for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Vetyver Cèdre for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar Bois or Vetyver Cèdre?

Abjar Bois lasts longest (Abjar Bois 78/100, Vetyver Cèdre 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar Bois or Vetyver Cèdre?

Abjar Bois projects furthest (Abjar Bois 69/100, Vetyver Cèdre 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar Bois and Vetyver Cèdre smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Geranium, Bergamot and Grapefruit.

Is Abjar Bois or Vetyver Cèdre better for summer or winter?

Abjar Bois suits daytime wear; Vetyver Cèdre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar Bois and Vetyver Cèdre?

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. Vetyver Cèdre has top notes of Nutmeg, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Juniper, heart notes of Cedar, Geranium and Iris, a base of Patchouli, Benzoin, Vetiver and Musk.