Fragrance comparison

#007 Idée Fixe vs Bois Farine

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 2,115 ratings analysed

5 wins

#007 Idée Fixe

L’envie Parfums

4.0448 votes

Rank #15,679 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Bois Farine

L'Artisan Parfumeur

4.062,067 votes

Rank #2,096 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

#007 Idée Fixe takes 5 of 8 categories.

#007 Idée Fixe
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Bois Farine
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

#007 Idée Fixe5/8

Bois Farine3/8

Ratings & consensus: Bois Farine
Community sentiment: Bois Farine
Longevity: #007 Idée Fixe
Sillage & projection: #007 Idée Fixe
Value for money: #007 Idée Fixe
Versatility: #007 Idée Fixe
Note pyramid (duration): #007 Idée Fixe
Fragranxe ranking: Bois Farine

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

#007 Idée FixeL’envie Parfums

Bois FarineL'Artisan Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 41%Had 12%Want 47%

4.06/ 5 · 2,067 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerBois FarineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

35%Like

15%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

48 votes

40%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

2,067 votes

Category winnerBois FarineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

Longevity#007 Idée Fixe

Sillage#007 Idée Fixe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value41

Category winner#007 Idée FixeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

powdery83%

iris65%

warm spicy48%

amber30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperCardamomBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VanillaSandalwoodBenzoinCinnamonIris

Base6-8+ hrs

Tonka BeanGuaiac WoodCedarLabdanumPatchouli

Notes

Powdery NotesSandalwoodIrisWoody NotesBenzoinGuaiac WoodCedarMuskJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Category winner#007 Idée FixeLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring39

Summer10

Fall97

Winter100

Day28

Night100

Spring74

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night39

Category winner#007 Idée FixeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex39

Women0

Date 39%Party 25%Casual 20%Work 16%

Men6

Unisex59

Women35

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 19%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,679

PerfumerFanny Grau, Isaac Sinclair

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#2,096

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews181

Category winnerBois FarineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'envie Parfums #007 Idée Fixe is a warm oriental fragrance built around rich spices and creamy vanilla. The scent opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and cardamom, lifted by a quick flash of bergamot that vanishes in minutes. As it warms on skin, powdery iris and sweet cinnamon blend into smooth benzoin resin an…

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Bois Farine by L'Artisan Parfumeur smells like warm bakery air drifting across freshly cut cedar planks. When you first spray it, you get an unmistakable aroma of raw baker's flour, crushed peanuts, and dry powdery notes that feel soft and comforting rather than sugary. As it settles onto the skin, smooth sandalwood a…

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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, #007 Idée Fixe or Bois Farine?

#007 Idée Fixe takes 5 of 8 categories. #007 Idée Fixe is rated 4.04/5 from 48 votes; Bois Farine is rated 4.06/5 from 2,067 votes. Choose #007 Idée Fixe for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Bois Farine for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, #007 Idée Fixe or Bois Farine?

#007 Idée Fixe lasts longest (#007 Idée Fixe 77/100, Bois Farine 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, #007 Idée Fixe or Bois Farine?

#007 Idée Fixe projects furthest (#007 Idée Fixe 64/100, Bois Farine 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #007 Idée Fixe and Bois Farine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Benzoin, Iris and Guaiac Wood.

Is #007 Idée Fixe or Bois Farine better for summer or winter?

For summer, #007 Idée Fixe is the stronger pick. For winter, #007 Idée Fixe is the stronger pick. #007 Idée Fixe suits evening wear; Bois Farine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in #007 Idée Fixe and Bois Farine?

#007 Idée Fixe has top notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Cinnamon, a base of Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood, Cedar and Labdanum. Bois Farine features Powdery Notes, Sandalwood, Iris, Woody Notes and Benzoin.