Fragrance comparison

Soft Iris vs Abjar Bois

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 109 ratings analysed

Soft Iris

Marks & Spencer

3.7476 votes

Rank #18,160 White FloralIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Abjar Bois

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4233 votes

Rank #30,616 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar Bois takes 5 of 7 categories.

Soft Iris
Choose it for a white floral and iris 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.

Soft Iris2/7

Abjar Bois5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Soft IrisMarks & Spencer

Abjar BoisThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 58%Had 14%Want 28%

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

13%Love

59%Like

21%Ok

1%Dislike

5%Hate

76 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

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityAbjar Bois

SillageAbjar Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price value20

Category winnerSoft IrisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

iris92%

woody84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

amber61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

IrisJasmineBergamotOrange BlossomVetiverAmberPatchouliTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Top

NutmegGingerGeraniumMandarinWormwoodBergamotThymeGrapefruit

Heart

JasminePink PepperOrange BlossomMyrrhCashmere WoodLeatherLavenderIris

Base

SandalwoodMuskCedarwoodAmberGuaiac WoodOlibanumAmbroxanPatchouli

InformationalShared notesIris, Jasmine, Bergamot and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Soft Iris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer49

Fall49

Winter42

Day100

Night21

Spring89

Summer72

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night76

Category winnerAbjar BoisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Men46

Unisex42

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,160

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#30,616

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSoft IrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Soft Iris by Marks & Spencer is a gentle floral fragrance centered on powdery iris, orange blossom, and jasmine. It opens with a bright splash of bergamot before settling into clean white floral layers over an earthy base of patchouli, vetiver, and warm tonka bean. The overall feel is polite, fresh, and slightly sweet…

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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, Soft Iris or Abjar Bois?

Abjar Bois takes 5 of 7 categories. Soft Iris is rated 3.74/5 from 76 votes; Abjar Bois is rated 4.42/5 from 33 votes. Choose Soft Iris for a white floral and iris 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, Soft Iris or Abjar Bois?

Abjar Bois lasts longest (Abjar Bois 78/100, Soft Iris 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Soft Iris or Abjar Bois?

Abjar Bois projects furthest (Abjar Bois 69/100, Soft Iris 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Soft Iris and Abjar Bois smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and amber accords. Common notes include Iris, Jasmine, Bergamot and Orange Blossom.

Is Soft Iris or Abjar Bois better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Soft Iris and Abjar Bois?

Soft Iris features Iris, Jasmine, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Vetiver. 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.