Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Bois Intense

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 380 ratings analysed

4 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #24,258 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Bois Intense

LPDO

3.76294 votes

Rank #4,426 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar takes 4 of 7 categories.

Abjar
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Bois Intense
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Abjar4/7

Bois Intense3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

Bois IntenseLPDO

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.76/ 5 · 294 votes

Have 48%Had 13%Want 40%

Category winnerAbjarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

72%Love

13%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

86 votes

27%Love

36%Like

24%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

128 votes

Category winnerAbjarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value77

Category winnerBois IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

woody92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

iris69%

balsamic61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

CypressPineClary SageNutmegStyraxAldehydesLavenderPepper

Heart

LeatherEarthy NotesBirch LeafIncenseIndian OudResinsWoody NotesGuaiac Wood

Base

CastoreumCivetTobaccoAgarwood (Oud)AmberTolu BalsamSandalwoodBenzoin

Top

Tuscan IrisIncenseCypressJuniper Berries

Heart

VanillaMyrrhMuskPatchouli

Base

AmberWoody NotesHoneyLeather

InformationalShared notesCypress, Leather, Incense and Woody Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer38

Fall100

Winter69

Day100

Night65

Category winnerBois IntenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men7

Unisex46

Women47

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,258

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,426

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews75

Category winnerBois IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Abjar by The Spirit of Dubai opens with a sharp burst of aromatic cypress, pine needles, and spicy nutmeg before settling into a dense heart of birch leaf and natural leather. As the composition warms on skin, smoky incense, Indian oud, and rich labdanum take control, giving the fragrance a dark resinous texture. The …

Reviews →

Bois Intense by LPDO is a versatile fragrance for both men and women, launched in 2020. This scent opens with a combination of Tuscan iris and fresh juniper berries, settling into a heart of smooth vanilla and myrrh. It provides a daily touch of elegance for the office or casual weekend outings, offering a soft presen…

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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 or Bois Intense?

Abjar takes 4 of 7 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Bois Intense is rated 3.76/5 from 294 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Bois Intense for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Bois Intense?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Bois Intense 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Bois Intense?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Bois Intense 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Bois Intense smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Cypress, Leather, Incense and Woody Notes.

Is Abjar or Bois Intense better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abjar and Bois Intense?

Abjar has top notes of Cypress, Pine, Clary Sage and Nutmeg, heart notes of Leather, Earthy Notes, Birch Leaf and Incense, a base of Castoreum, Civet, Tobacco and Agarwood (Oud). Bois Intense has top notes of Tuscan Iris, Incense, Cypress and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Vanilla, Myrrh, Musk and Patchouli, a base of Amber, Woody Notes, Honey and Leather.