Fragrance comparison

Affinity vs Abjar Bois

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

Affinity

Spirit Of Kings

3.8918 votes

Rank #37,334 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Abjar Bois

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4233 votes

Rank #29,294 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar Bois takes 4 of 5 categories.

Affinity
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Abjar Bois
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Affinity0/5

Abjar Bois4/5

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

AffinitySpirit Of Kings

Abjar BoisThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 22%Had 7%Want 71%

4.42/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 30%Had 2%Want 68%

Category winnerAbjar BoisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

11%Like

6%Ok

22%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

70%Love

21%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityAbjar Bois

SillageAbjar Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

lavender65%

mossy53%

earthy42%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

NutmegBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderGeraniumJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

MossPatchouliAmberMuskSandalwoodOlibanum

Top

NutmegGingerGeraniumMandarinWormwoodBergamotThymeGrapefruit

Heart

JasminePink PepperOrange BlossomMyrrhCashmere WoodLeatherLavenderIris

Base

SandalwoodMuskCedarwoodAmberGuaiac WoodOlibanumAmbroxanPatchouli

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Bergamot, Lavender and Geranium. Durations are only published for Affinity, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall60

Winter80

Day100

Night86

Spring89

Summer72

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night76

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex25

Women13

Work 37%Casual 29%Date 21%Party 13%

Men46

Unisex42

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,334

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#29,294

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbjar BoisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Affinity by Spirit Of Kings opens with an unmistakable blast of freshly grated nutmeg paired with bright, bitter bergamot. The scent quickly introduces a sharp, clean heart of crisp lavender and peppery geranium, giving it the unmistakable feel of a classic aromatic barbershop fragrance kicked into high gear. As it se…

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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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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, Affinity or Abjar Bois?

Abjar Bois takes 4 of 5 categories. Affinity is rated 3.89/5 from 18 votes; Abjar Bois is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes. Choose Affinity for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Abjar Bois for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Affinity or Abjar Bois?

They last about the same: Abjar Bois 78/100, Affinity 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Affinity or Abjar Bois?

Abjar Bois projects furthest (Abjar Bois 69/100, Affinity 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Affinity and Abjar Bois smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Bergamot, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Affinity or Abjar Bois better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Affinity and Abjar Bois?

Affinity has top notes of Nutmeg and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Moss, Patchouli, Amber and Musk. 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.