Fragrance comparison

Mono Cachemire vs Abjar Bois

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 170 ratings analysed

Mono Cachemire

L'Orchestre Parfum

3.86137 votes

Rank #14,701 MuskyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Abjar Bois

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4233 votes

Rank #28,965 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar Bois takes 5 of 7 categories.

Mono Cachemire
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime 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.

Mono Cachemire2/7

Abjar Bois5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mono CachemireL'Orchestre Parfum

Abjar BoisThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 137 votes

Have 25%Had 7%Want 68%

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

31%Love

34%Like

26%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

137 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

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage37

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityAbjar Bois

SillageAbjar Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value20

Category winnerMono CachemireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

powdery88%

iris77%

woody65%

floral53%

amber42%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both musky, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PearAldehydesBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)IrisJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

MuskCashmere WoodCedarAmbroxan

Top

NutmegGingerGeraniumMandarinWormwoodBergamotThymeGrapefruit

Heart

JasminePink PepperOrange BlossomMyrrhCashmere WoodLeatherLavenderIris

Base

SandalwoodMuskCedarwoodAmberGuaiac WoodOlibanumAmbroxanPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Iris, Jasmine and Musk. Durations are only published for Mono Cachemire, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter57

Day100

Night37

Spring89

Summer72

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night76

Category winnerAbjar BoisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex43

Women48

Work 40%Casual 36%Date 18%Party 6%

Men46

Unisex42

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,701

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#28,965

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMono CachemireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mono Cachemire by L'Orchestre Parfum captures the quiet comfort of modern skin scents. The initial spray delivers a brisk rush of aldehydes and chilled bergamot alongside a gentle slice of crisp pear. It quickly softens. Within twenty minutes, the composition reveals a plush core of powdery iris, buttery ambrette seed…

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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, Mono Cachemire or Abjar Bois?

Abjar Bois takes 5 of 7 categories. Mono Cachemire is rated 3.86/5 from 137 votes; Abjar Bois is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes. Choose Mono Cachemire for a musky and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime 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, Mono Cachemire or Abjar Bois?

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

Which projects more, Mono Cachemire or Abjar Bois?

Abjar Bois projects furthest (Abjar Bois 69/100, Mono Cachemire 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mono Cachemire and Abjar Bois smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Iris, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Mono Cachemire or Abjar Bois better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mono Cachemire and Abjar Bois?

Mono Cachemire has top notes of Pear, Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Iris and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Cashmere Wood, Cedar and Ambroxan. 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.