Fragrance comparison

Adventure vs Bois d'Hiver

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 122 ratings analysed

2 wins

Adventure

Adidas

4.07117 votes

Rank #6,953 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Bois d'Hiver

Ayala Moriel

3.805 votes

Rank #49,574 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Adventure takes 2 of 3 categories.

Adventure
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bois d'Hiver
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Adventure2/3

Bois d'Hiver1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Adventure
Sillage & projection: Bois d'Hiver
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Adventure

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AdventureAdidas

Bois d'HiverAyala Moriel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 10%Had 52%Want 38%

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 10%Had 2%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

35%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAdventure

SillageBois d'Hiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

woody65%

green48%

amber30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

balsamic61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PetitgrainRosemaryLavenderCorianderGreen NotesBasilBergamot

Heart

GeraniumPineFernClary SageCyclamenCarnation

Base

oak mossTonka BeanLeatherAmberVirginia CedarFirMusk

Notes

Juniper BerriesBitter OrangeIncenseMyrhhFirJasmineVirginia CedarTolu BalsamPineAfrican Orange FlowerSageTincture of Rose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPine, Virginia Cedar and Fir. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall50

Winter12

Day100

Night25

Spring67

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,953

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#49,574

PerfumerAyala Moriel

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerAdventureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Adventure by Adidas is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Adventure was launched in 1992. Top notes are Petitgrain, Rosemary, Lavender, Coriander, Green Notes, Basil and Bergamot; middle notes are Geranium, Pine, Fern, Clary Sage, Cyclamen and Carnation; base notes are oak moss, Tonka Bean, Leather, Amber, Virginia…

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Bois d'Hiver smells like winter woods warmed from within. Fir, pine, incense and tolu balsam lead the way, with bitter orange, juniper and soft florals keeping the blend fresh rather than heavy. It reads festive, resinous and natural, with a green woody character that several wearers found cosy and long-lasting. If yo…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Adventure or Bois d'Hiver?

Adventure takes 2 of 3 categories. Adventure is rated 4.07/5 from 117 votes; Bois d'Hiver is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Adventure for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bois d'Hiver for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Adventure or Bois d'Hiver?

Adventure lasts longest (Adventure 74/100, Bois d'Hiver 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Adventure or Bois d'Hiver?

Bois d'Hiver projects furthest (Bois d'Hiver 75/100, Adventure 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Adventure and Bois d'Hiver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Pine, Virginia Cedar and Fir.

Is Adventure or Bois d'Hiver better for summer or winter?

Adventure suits daytime wear; Bois d'Hiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Adventure and Bois d'Hiver?

Adventure has top notes of Petitgrain, Rosemary, Lavender and Coriander, heart notes of Geranium, Pine, Fern and Clary Sage, a base of oak moss, Tonka Bean, Leather and Amber. Bois d'Hiver features Juniper Berries, Bitter Orange, Incense, Myrhh and Fir.