Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Bois Mystique

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 523 ratings analysed

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #23,708 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Bois Mystique

Houbigant

4.40437 votes

Rank #23,367 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois Mystique takes 5 of 7 categories.

Abjar
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Bois Mystique
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Abjar2/7

Bois Mystique5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

Bois MystiqueHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.40/ 5 · 437 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerBois MystiqueRating 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

57%Love

30%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

437 votes

Category winnerBois MystiqueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value43

Category winnerBois MystiqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

smoky61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, amber and smoky

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomPink PepperGingerArtemisiaBergamotNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

IncenseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCinnamonBlack PepperIris

Base5-7+ hrs

CedarMyrrhAmberGuaiac WoodCashmere WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesIncense, Guaiac Wood and Amber. Durations are only published for Bois Mystique, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter95

Day86

Night100

Category winnerBois MystiqueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men83

Unisex13

Women3

Work 39%Date 29%Casual 22%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,708

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,367

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBois MystiqueHigher 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 …

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The cardamom hits immediately. Houbigant Bois Mystique opens with a dry snap of crushed spices, bright bergamot, and peppery ginger that quickly clears away any early alcohol bite. It smells crisp, tailored, and naturally wood-focused. As the initial citrus sparkle fades over the first twenty minutes, smoky frankincen…

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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 Mystique?

Bois Mystique takes 5 of 7 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Bois Mystique is rated 4.40/5 from 437 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Bois Mystique for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Bois Mystique?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Bois Mystique 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Bois Mystique?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Bois Mystique 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Bois Mystique smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and smoky accords. Common notes include Incense, Guaiac Wood and Amber.

Is Abjar or Bois Mystique better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Abjar and Bois Mystique?

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 Mystique has top notes of Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Ginger and Artemisia, heart notes of Incense, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cinnamon and Black Pepper, a base of Cedar, Myrrh, Amber and Guaiac Wood.