Espada Al Jamal vs Abjar Bois
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Abjar Bois takes 3 of 4 categories.
Espada Al JamalChoose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Abjar BoisChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Espada Al Jamal1/4
Abjar Bois3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Abjar Bois
- Sillage & projection
- Abjar Bois
- Value for money
- Espada Al Jamal
- 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
Espada Al JamalLe ChameauAbjar BoisThe Spirit of DubaiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 40%Had 13%Want 47%
4.42/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 30%Had 2%Want 68%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
0%Like
33%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate
3 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
Category winners
LongevityAbjar Bois
SillageAbjar Bois
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEspada Al JamalBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
powdery92%
rose84%
fresh spicy77%
woody69%
floral61%
fresh spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
musky77%
aromatic69%
white floral61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both musky, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
White PepperGreen NotesBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
RoseJasmineViolet
Base3 to 5 hours
MuskCedarwoodAmber
Top
NutmegGingerGeraniumMandarinWormwoodBergamotThymeGrapefruit
Heart
JasminePink PepperOrange BlossomMyrrhCashmere WoodLeatherLavenderIris
Base
SandalwoodMuskCedarwoodAmberGuaiac WoodOlibanumAmbroxanPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Musk and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Espada Al Jamal, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night–
Spring89
Summer72
Fall100
Winter44
Day100
Night76
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#68,876
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#31,208
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAbjar BoisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEspada Al Jamal by Le Chameau is an Eau de Parfum built around crisp botanicals, soft petals, and clean woods. The initial spray delivers a sharp combination of bergamot, white pepper, and brisk green notes, giving the opening a garden-fresh snap. As the top calms down, a powdery floral bouquet of rose, violet, and ja…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Espada Al Jamal or Abjar Bois?
Abjar Bois takes 3 of 4 categories. Espada Al Jamal is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Abjar Bois is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes. Choose Espada Al Jamal for a musky and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Abjar Bois for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Espada Al Jamal or Abjar Bois?
Abjar Bois lasts longest (Abjar Bois 78/100, Espada Al Jamal 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Espada Al Jamal or Abjar Bois?
Abjar Bois projects furthest (Abjar Bois 69/100, Espada Al Jamal 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Espada Al Jamal and Abjar Bois smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Musk and Cedarwood.
Is Espada Al Jamal or Abjar Bois better for summer or winter?
Espada Al Jamal suits daytime wear; Abjar Bois suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Espada Al Jamal and Abjar Bois?
Espada Al Jamal has top notes of White Pepper, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Musk, Cedarwood and Amber. 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.
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