Fragrance comparison

Avaris vs Bois Nuit

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 114 ratings analysed

3 wins

Avaris

Nilafar du Nil

4.0618 votes

Rank #35,096 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Bois Nuit

Armaf

4.0196 votes

Rank #9,805 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Avaris takes 3 of 5 categories.

Avaris
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bois Nuit
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Avaris3/5

Bois Nuit2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AvarisNilafar du Nil

Bois NuitArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 15%Had 15%Want 70%

4.01/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerBois NuitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

11%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

42%Love

35%Like

7%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

96 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAvaris

SillageAvaris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value77

Category winnerAvarisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

green69%

earthy61%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

vanilla77%

cinnamon69%

aromatic61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitMandarin OrangeMintCinnamon

Heart

NutmegLavenderGeraniumHedione

Base

VetiverCedarAmbroxanCashmeranPatchouli

Top

GrapefruitMintPink PepperBergamot

Heart

CinnamonGingerLavenderNutmeg

Base

VanillaPatchouliAmberCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mint, Cinnamon and Nutmeg. 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

Summer100

Fall38

Winter31

Day100

Night46

Spring33

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,096

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#9,805

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerBois NuitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avaris by Nilafar du Nil is a sharp, woody, and spicy fragrance launched in 2020. It combines crisp grapefruit, mandarin orange, mint, and cinnamon with a robust base of vetiver, cedar, and ambroxan. This scent feels clean and modern, performing exceptionally well in warm spring and summer weather. It is a solid choic…

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Armaf Bois Nuit hits skin with an immediate punch of zesty grapefruit and cool mint. Instead of staying airy or clean, it quickly shifts into something warm and heavy. A heart of cinnamon and nutmeg gives the scent a spicy sweetness that commands attention. This is a bold option that makes its presence known right awa…

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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, Avaris or Bois Nuit?

Avaris takes 3 of 5 categories. Avaris is rated 4.06/5 from 18 votes; Bois Nuit is rated 4.01/5 from 96 votes. Choose Avaris for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bois Nuit for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Avaris or Bois Nuit?

Avaris lasts longest (Avaris 78/100, Bois Nuit 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Avaris or Bois Nuit?

Avaris projects furthest (Avaris 76/100, Bois Nuit 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Avaris and Bois Nuit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mint, Cinnamon and Nutmeg.

Is Avaris or Bois Nuit better for summer or winter?

Avaris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Avaris and Bois Nuit?

Avaris has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Cinnamon, heart notes of Nutmeg, Lavender, Geranium and Hedione, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Ambroxan and Cashmeran. Bois Nuit has top notes of Grapefruit, Mint, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Ginger, Lavender and Nutmeg, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Amber and Cedar.