Fragrance comparison

Nymphomaniac vs Abjar Bois

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 59 ratings analysed

Nymphomaniac

G Parfums

3.7326 votes

Rank #32,908 PowderyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Abjar Bois

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4233 votes

Rank #29,464 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar Bois takes 6 of 7 categories.

Nymphomaniac
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on value for money. 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.

Nymphomaniac1/7

Abjar Bois6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NymphomaniacG Parfums

Abjar BoisThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 7%Had 9%Want 84%

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

23%Love

46%Like

15%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

26 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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityAbjar Bois

SillageAbjar Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value20

Category winnerNymphomaniacBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

sweet61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both musky and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PearHeliotropeAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VanillaVioletMuskAmberCedarPink PepperThymeLemonJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Top

NutmegGingerGeraniumMandarinWormwoodBergamotThymeGrapefruit

Heart

JasminePink PepperOrange BlossomMyrrhCashmere WoodLeatherLavenderIris

Base

SandalwoodMuskCedarwoodAmberGuaiac WoodOlibanumAmbroxanPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMusk, Amber, Pink Pepper and Thyme. Durations are only published for Nymphomaniac, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall70

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring89

Summer72

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night76

Category winnerAbjar BoisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Casual 37%Work 31%Date 23%Party 9%

Men46

Unisex42

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,908

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#29,464

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbjar BoisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ignore the scandalous name. Nymphomaniac by G Parfums is actually a remarkably polite, cozy fragrance that wraps the skin in a cloud of velvety cosmetic powder and sweet poached pear. A sharp flash of tart lemon and herbal thyme cuts through the initial alcohol lift. Then the heart blooms. Almond-like heliotrope, dewy…

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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, Nymphomaniac or Abjar Bois?

Abjar Bois takes 6 of 7 categories. Nymphomaniac is rated 3.73/5 from 26 votes; Abjar Bois is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes. Choose Nymphomaniac for a powdery and musky character. Wins on value for money. 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, Nymphomaniac or Abjar Bois?

Abjar Bois lasts longest (Abjar Bois 78/100, Nymphomaniac 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nymphomaniac or Abjar Bois?

Abjar Bois projects furthest (Abjar Bois 69/100, Nymphomaniac 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nymphomaniac and Abjar Bois smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and aromatic accords. Common notes include Musk, Amber, Pink Pepper and Thyme.

Is Nymphomaniac or Abjar Bois better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Nymphomaniac and Abjar Bois?

Nymphomaniac features Pear, Heliotrope, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Vanilla and Violet. 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.