Arrogance Uomo vs Bois des Iles
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bois des Iles takes 4 of 7 categories.
Arrogance UomoChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Bois des IlesChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Arrogance Uomo3/7
Bois des Iles4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Bois des Iles
- Community sentiment
- Bois des Iles
- Longevity
- Arrogance Uomo
- Sillage & projection
- Arrogance Uomo
- Value for money
- Arrogance Uomo
- Versatility
- Bois des Iles
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bois des Iles
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Arrogance UomoArroganceBois des IlesChanelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.08/ 5 · 153 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
4.34/ 5 · 1,907 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerBois des IlesRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
47%Like
9%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
153 votes
53%Love
36%Like
2%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
1,907 votes
Category winnerBois des IlesMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityArrogance Uomo
SillageArrogance Uomo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerArrogance UomoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
green69%
white floral61%
woody100%
powdery92%
amber84%
aldehydic77%
iris69%
fresh61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotPetitgrainNeroliMandarin Orange
Heart
BasilCorianderLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
VetiverCedarPatchouliSandalwood
Top15-30 mins
AldehydesCorianderNeroliPeachBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
Ylang-YlangIrisOrris RootJasmineRoseLilacLily-of-the-Valley
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodAmberBenzoinTonka BeanOpoponaxVanillaMuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Mandarin Orange and Coriander. Durations are only published for Bois des Iles, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter52
Day–
Night–
Spring89
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night53
Category winnerBois des IlesMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,640
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#27,630
PerfumerErnest Beaux
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBois des IlesHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArrogance Uomo opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, petitgrain, and sour mandarin orange. Green basil and spicy coriander cut through the citrus early, pushing the scent into a dry herbal territory. Sandalwood and patchouli anchor the base, giving it an earthy finish built for cool spring mornings and crisp autumn da…
Reviews →Chanel Bois des Iles greets you with a sparkling fizz of aldehydes and sweet mandarin orange before settling into warm woods. The opening is bright and crisp like vintage bath soap. Give it twenty minutes on skin. Soon, buttery sandalwood and powdery iris take over, creating an intimate, cozy warmth reminiscent of gin…
Reviews →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, Arrogance Uomo or Bois des Iles?
Bois des Iles takes 4 of 7 categories. Arrogance Uomo is rated 4.08/5 from 153 votes; Bois des Iles is rated 4.34/5 from 1,907 votes. Choose Arrogance Uomo for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Bois des Iles for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Arrogance Uomo or Bois des Iles?
Arrogance Uomo lasts longest (Arrogance Uomo 69/100, Bois des Iles 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Arrogance Uomo or Bois des Iles?
Arrogance Uomo projects furthest (Arrogance Uomo 60/100, Bois des Iles 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Arrogance Uomo and Bois des Iles smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Mandarin Orange and Coriander.
Is Arrogance Uomo or Bois des Iles better for summer or winter?
For summer, Arrogance Uomo is the stronger pick. For winter, Bois des Iles is the stronger pick. Bois des Iles suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Arrogance Uomo and Bois des Iles?
Arrogance Uomo has top notes of Bergamot, Petitgrain, Neroli and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Basil, Coriander, Lavender and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Bois des Iles has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Neroli and Peach, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Iris, Orris Root and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Benzoin and Tonka Bean.
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