Baghari vs Bois des Iles
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Baghari takes 5 of 7 categories.
BaghariChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Bois des IlesChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Baghari5/7
Bois des Iles2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Bois des Iles
- Community sentiment
- Bois des Iles
- Longevity
- Baghari
- Sillage & projection
- Baghari
- Value for money
- Baghari
- Versatility
- Baghari
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Baghari
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BaghariRobert PiguetBois des IlesChanelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 223 votes
Have 42%Had 10%Want 47%
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 hate53%Love
26%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate
86 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
LongevityBaghari
SillageBaghari
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBaghariBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
citrus92%
fresh84%
amber77%
aldehydic69%
floral61%
woody100%
powdery92%
amber84%
aldehydic77%
iris69%
fresh61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, aldehydic and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesBergamotLemonOrange Blossom
Heart
RoseBourbon VetiverJasmineYlang-YlangLilacLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskAmberVanillaBenzoin
Top15-30 mins
AldehydesCorianderNeroliPeachBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
Ylang-YlangIrisOrris RootJasmineRoseLilacLily-of-the-Valley
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodAmberBenzoinTonka BeanOpoponaxVanillaMuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Rose and Bourbon Vetiver. Durations are only published for Bois des Iles, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring43
Summer30
Fall100
Winter61
Day92
Night100
Spring89
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night53
Category winnerBaghariMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,995
PerfumerFrancis Fabron
Launched—
Reviews31
Overall rank#27,583
PerfumerErnest Beaux
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBaghariHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBaghari by Robert Piguet is a classic Chypre Floral that leans heavily into aldehydes and white florals. Originally launched in 1950, it offers a sophisticated profile for women who appreciate vintage-style perfumery. It excels as a polished daily scent, particularly during the cooler months of autumn or spring, provi…
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, Baghari or Bois des Iles?
Baghari takes 5 of 7 categories. Baghari is rated 4.00/5 from 223 votes; Bois des Iles is rated 4.34/5 from 1,907 votes. Choose Baghari for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Bois des Iles for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Baghari or Bois des Iles?
Baghari lasts longest (Baghari 80/100, Bois des Iles 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Baghari or Bois des Iles?
Baghari projects furthest (Baghari 69/100, Bois des Iles 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Baghari and Bois des Iles smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aldehydic and fresh accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Rose and Bourbon Vetiver.
Is Baghari or Bois des Iles better for summer or winter?
For summer, Baghari is the stronger pick. For winter, Bois des Iles is the stronger pick. Baghari suits evening wear; Bois des Iles suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Baghari and Bois des Iles?
Baghari has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lemon and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Rose, Bourbon Vetiver, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla and Benzoin. 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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