Fragrance comparison

165 BPMs vs Bois Étincelants

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

3 wins

165 BPMs

UFO Parfums · 2023

4.007 votes

Rank #45,799 WoodyHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

2%scent match

Clearly different

Bois Étincelants

DSH Perfumes · 2021

3.506 votes

Rank #56,446 AldehydicFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

165 BPMs takes 3 of 5 categories.

165 BPMs
Choose it for a woody and herbal character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Bois Étincelants
Choose it for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

165 BPMs3/5

Bois Étincelants2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 165 BPMs
Sillage & projection: Bois Étincelants
Value for money: Bois Étincelants
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): 165 BPMs
Fragranxe ranking: 165 BPMs

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

165 BPMsUFO Parfums

Bois ÉtincelantsDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

3.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 5%Had 10%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

14%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

17%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

Longevity165 BPMs

SillageBois Étincelants

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value63

Category winnerBois ÉtincelantsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

woody100%

herbal88%

amber77%

sweet65%

aromatic53%

yellow floral42%

aldehydic100%

fresh83%

warm spicy65%

soapy48%

fruity30%

Scent match2%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Buddha WoodAraucariaMimosaHoneysuckleImmortelleLabdanumChamomileAmbergrisMassoiaBulgarian RoseSilver FirNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

AldehydesChampagne RoséAustralian SandalwoodChampacaCognacTonka BeanSiam BenzoinOrrisOakImmortelleJasmineBeeswax

No top / heart / base split published

Category winner165 BPMsLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter75

Day37

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Party 45%Date 28%Casual 16%Work 11%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 38%Casual 33%Date 20%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,799

PerfumerMaxwell Williams

Launched2023

Reviews2

Overall rank#56,446

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched2021

Reviews1

Category winner165 BPMsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

UFO Parfums 165 BPMs opens with a sharp, medicinal crack of silver fir and turpentine-tinged araucaria pine resin. The immediate sensation is intense. A heavy splash of peaty single malt scotch cuts across the needle-sharp needles. Give it ten minutes. As the boozy solvent vapor clears, dry Australian buddha wood anch…

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Bois Étincelants by DSH Perfumes opens with a crisp burst of chilled pink champagne and effervescent aldehydes. It sparkles instantly on the skin. Zesty bergamot adds a bright citrus bite before settling down. Within twenty minutes, the bubbly effervescence gives way to warm Australian sandalwood and honeyed French be…

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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, 165 BPMs or Bois Étincelants?

165 BPMs takes 3 of 5 categories. 165 BPMs is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes; Bois Étincelants is rated 3.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose 165 BPMs for a woody and herbal character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Bois Étincelants for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 165 BPMs or Bois Étincelants?

165 BPMs lasts longest (165 BPMs 73/100, Bois Étincelants 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 165 BPMs or Bois Étincelants?

Bois Étincelants projects furthest (Bois Étincelants 63/100, 165 BPMs 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 165 BPMs and Bois Étincelants smell similar?

Clearly different: a 2% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Immortelle.

Is 165 BPMs or Bois Étincelants better for summer or winter?

165 BPMs suits evening wear; Bois Étincelants suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 165 BPMs and Bois Étincelants?

165 BPMs features Buddha Wood, Araucaria, Mimosa, Honeysuckle and Immortelle. Bois Étincelants features Aldehydes, Champagne Rosé, Australian Sandalwood, Champaca and Cognac.