Fragrance comparison

Abjar Bois vs Viking Dubai

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 101 ratings analysed

Abjar Bois

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4233 votes

Rank #29,402 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Viking Dubai

Bharara

4.6268 votes

Rank #5,581 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Viking Dubai takes 4 of 7 categories.

Abjar Bois
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Viking Dubai
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Abjar Bois3/7

Viking Dubai4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Abjar BoisThe Spirit of Dubai

Viking DubaiBharara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 30%Had 2%Want 68%

4.62/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 43%Had 3%Want 53%

Category winnerViking DubaiRating 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

71%Love

21%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

68 votes

Category winnerViking DubaiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityAbjar Bois

SillageAbjar Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value56

Category winnerViking DubaiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

amber72%

musky58%

aromatic44%

woody30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, amber 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

Top

LemonBergamotGingerGrapefruitSweet Orange

Heart

Cashmere WoodTonka BeanVioletMagnolia

Base

AmbroxanWhite MuskPatchouliAmbergris

InformationalShared notesGinger, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Cashmere Wood. 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

Spring96

Summer100

Fall66

Winter24

Day100

Night44

Category winnerAbjar BoisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex42

Women13

Men85

Unisex11

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,402

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,581

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerViking DubaiHigher 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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Viking Dubai by Bharara is a citrus aromatic scent that balances a zesty opening with woody warmth. Launched in 2024, it features ginger, lemon, and cashmere wood. This fragrance suits those wanting a modern, noticeable profile that lingers through the workday. It feels especially effective during spring or summer wea…

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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 Viking Dubai?

Viking Dubai takes 4 of 7 categories. Abjar Bois is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes; Viking Dubai is rated 4.62/5 from 68 votes. Choose Abjar Bois for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Viking Dubai for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar Bois or Viking Dubai?

Abjar Bois lasts longest (Abjar Bois 78/100, Viking Dubai 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar Bois or Viking Dubai?

Abjar Bois projects furthest (Abjar Bois 69/100, Viking Dubai 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar Bois and Viking Dubai smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, amber and musky accords. Common notes include Ginger, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Cashmere Wood.

Is Abjar Bois or Viking Dubai better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abjar Bois and Viking Dubai?

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. Viking Dubai has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Ginger and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Tonka Bean, Violet and Magnolia, a base of Ambroxan, White Musk, Patchouli and Ambergris.