Fragrance comparison

Milos vs Abjar Bois

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

Milos

Mango

4.005 votes

Rank #60,523 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Abjar Bois

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4233 votes

Rank #30,232 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar Bois takes 3 of 4 categories.

Milos
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Abjar Bois
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Milos1/4

Abjar Bois3/4

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

MilosMango

Abjar BoisThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 57%Had 14%Want 29%

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 hate

20%Love

60%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 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

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityAbjar Bois

SillageAbjar Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value20

Category winnerMilosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

green80%

citrus70%

woody60%

musky50%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMintPink PepperGeranium

Heart2-3 hrs

CedarwoodJasmineNutmeg

Base4-6 hrs

Tonka BeanVetiverMusk

Top

NutmegGingerGeraniumMandarinWormwoodBergamotThymeGrapefruit

Heart

JasminePink PepperOrange BlossomMyrrhCashmere WoodLeatherLavenderIris

Base

SandalwoodMuskCedarwoodAmberGuaiac WoodOlibanumAmbroxanPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pink Pepper, Geranium and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Milos, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring89

Summer72

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night76

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 43%Work 35%Date 13%Party 10%

Men46

Unisex42

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,523

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,232

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbjar BoisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Milos by Mango delivers an invigorating blast of Mediterranean air built around crisp mint, bright bergamot, and zesty pink pepper. You get a sharp flash of perfumer alcohol during the first sixty seconds, but it quickly calms down into a clean, herbal cedar heart shaded with geranium and subtle nutmeg. Earthy vetiver…

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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, Milos or Abjar Bois?

Abjar Bois takes 3 of 4 categories. Milos is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Abjar Bois is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes. Choose Milos for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, 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, Milos or Abjar Bois?

Abjar Bois lasts longest (Abjar Bois 78/100, Milos 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Milos or Abjar Bois?

Abjar Bois projects furthest (Abjar Bois 69/100, Milos 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Milos and Abjar Bois smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Geranium and Cedarwood.

Is Milos or Abjar Bois better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Milos and Abjar Bois?

Milos has top notes of Bergamot, Mint, Pink Pepper and Geranium, heart notes of Cedarwood, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Tonka Bean, Vetiver 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.