Fragrance comparison

Om vs Abjar Bois

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 83 ratings analysed

Centauri Perfumes

3.7850 votes

Rank #15,282 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Abjar Bois

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4233 votes

Rank #29,137 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar Bois takes 5 of 7 categories.

Om
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money 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.

Om2/7

Abjar Bois5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OmCentauri Perfumes

Abjar BoisThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 27%Had 8%Want 65%

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

34%Love

34%Like

12%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

50 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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityAbjar Bois

SillageAbjar Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value20

Category winnerOmBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

animalic69%

warm spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Thailand OudNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)Olibanum

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliJuniper BerriesPink PepperLavenderGingerSmoke

Base8-12 hrs

Peru BalsamAmbergrisCivetMusk

Top

NutmegGingerGeraniumMandarinWormwoodBergamotThymeGrapefruit

Heart

JasminePink PepperOrange BlossomMyrrhCashmere WoodLeatherLavenderIris

Base

SandalwoodMuskCedarwoodAmberGuaiac WoodOlibanumAmbroxanPatchouli

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Patchouli, Pink Pepper and Lavender. Durations are only published for Om, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring89

Summer72

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night76

Category winnerAbjar BoisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men53

Unisex44

Women3

Casual 35%Date 31%Party 21%Work 13%

Men46

Unisex42

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,282

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#29,137

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOmHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Om by Centauri Perfumes is an uncompromising, resinous artisan scent centered on dark woods and natural resins. It hits skin with an initial flash of tart red berries, sharp spikenard, and dry frankincense before grounding itself in earthy patchouli, clean smoke, and wild Thailand oud. The composition does not lean su…

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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, Om or Abjar Bois?

Abjar Bois takes 5 of 7 categories. Om is rated 3.78/5 from 50 votes; Abjar Bois is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes. Choose Om for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money 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, Om or Abjar Bois?

They last about the same: Abjar Bois 78/100, Om 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Om or Abjar Bois?

Abjar Bois projects furthest (Abjar Bois 69/100, Om 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Om and Abjar Bois smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Patchouli, Pink Pepper and Lavender.

Is Om or Abjar Bois better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Om and Abjar Bois?

Om has top notes of Thailand Oud, Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi) and Olibanum, heart notes of Patchouli, Juniper Berries, Pink Pepper and Lavender, a base of Peru Balsam, Ambergris, Civet 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.