Fragrance comparison

Match vs Abjar Bois

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 80 ratings analysed

Match

Der Duft

3.9647 votes

Rank #16,280 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Abjar Bois

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4233 votes

Rank #29,810 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar Bois takes 4 of 7 categories.

Match
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Abjar Bois
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Match3/7

Abjar Bois4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MatchDer Duft

Abjar BoisThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 40%Had 11%Want 48%

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

38%Love

32%Like

19%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

47 votes

70%Love

21%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerAbjar BoisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityAbjar Bois

SillageAbjar Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value20

Category winnerMatchBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy83%

powdery65%

aromatic48%

citrus30%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Woody NotesCedarBlack PepperCuminSandalwoodVetiverGingerGrapefruitSuedeAmbroxanIris

No top / heart / base split published

Top

NutmegGingerGeraniumMandarinWormwoodBergamotThymeGrapefruit

Heart

JasminePink PepperOrange BlossomMyrrhCashmere WoodLeatherLavenderIris

Base

SandalwoodMuskCedarwoodAmberGuaiac WoodOlibanumAmbroxanPatchouli

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Ginger, Grapefruit and Ambroxan. Durations are only published for Match, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer65

Fall100

Winter76

Day85

Night100

Spring89

Summer72

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night76

Category winnerMatchMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men52

Unisex48

Women0

Work 35%Casual 30%Date 26%Party 10%

Men46

Unisex42

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,280

PerfumerAnne-Sophie Behaghel

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#29,810

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMatchHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Der Duft Match captures the tactile friction of striking a matchstick against sandpaper. It opens with an invigorating flash of tart grapefruit and sharp ginger before unveiling a spicy, woody heart. Black pepper and warm cumin provide dry heat against clean cedar and creamy sandalwood. As it warms on the skin, a soft…

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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, Match or Abjar Bois?

Abjar Bois takes 4 of 7 categories. Match is rated 3.96/5 from 47 votes; Abjar Bois is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes. Choose Match for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Abjar Bois for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Match or Abjar Bois?

Abjar Bois lasts longest (Abjar Bois 78/100, Match 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Match or Abjar Bois?

Abjar Bois projects furthest (Abjar Bois 69/100, Match 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Match and Abjar Bois smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Ginger, Grapefruit and Ambroxan.

Is Match or Abjar Bois better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Match and Abjar Bois?

Match features Woody Notes, Cedar, Black Pepper, Cumin and Sandalwood. 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.