Fragrance comparison

Baume et Bois vs Fort Royal

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 425 ratings analysed

4 wins

Baume et Bois

Adopt Parfums

4.1936 votes

Rank #27,582 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Fort Royal

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

4.06389 votes

Rank #8,815 VanillaAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baume et Bois takes 4 of 7 categories.

Baume et Bois
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Fort Royal
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Baume et Bois4/7

Fort Royal3/7

Ratings & consensus: Fort Royal
Community sentiment: Baume et Bois
Longevity: Baume et Bois
Sillage & projection: Baume et Bois
Value for money: Baume et Bois
Versatility: Fort Royal
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fort Royal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Baume et BoisAdopt Parfums

Fort RoyalLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 44%Had 10%Want 46%

4.06/ 5 · 389 votes

Have 45%Had 14%Want 41%

Category winnerFort RoyalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

43%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

33%Love

47%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

389 votes

Category winnerBaume et BoisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityBaume et Bois

SillageBaume et Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value67

Category winnerBaume et BoisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

powdery74%

fresh spicy65%

vanilla56%

vanilla100%

amber86%

warm spicy72%

balsamic58%

fruity44%

powdery30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, vanilla and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NutmegPink Pepper

Heart

SandalwoodPatchouli

Base

BenzoinAmberVanilla

Notes

BenzoinVanillaWild Berries

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBenzoin and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Fort Royal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring15

Summer8

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night73

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter87

Day89

Night100

Category winnerFort RoyalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Men22

Unisex60

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,582

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#8,815

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews34

Category winnerFort RoyalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Baume et Bois by Adopt Parfums is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women. Top notes are Nutmeg and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Sandalwood and Patchouli; base notes are Benzoin, Amber and Vanilla.

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Fort Royal by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum offers a focused take on warm sweetness, centering entirely on wild berries, rich benzoin, and comforting vanilla. It opens with a burst of dark, tart fruit before settling into a resinous, balsamic warmth that feels soft rather than sticky. The amber accord brings a gentle go…

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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, Baume et Bois or Fort Royal?

Baume et Bois takes 4 of 7 categories. Baume et Bois is rated 4.19/5 from 36 votes; Fort Royal is rated 4.06/5 from 389 votes. Choose Baume et Bois for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Fort Royal for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Baume et Bois or Fort Royal?

Baume et Bois lasts longest (Baume et Bois 66/100, Fort Royal 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baume et Bois or Fort Royal?

Baume et Bois projects furthest (Baume et Bois 62/100, Fort Royal 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baume et Bois and Fort Royal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, vanilla and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Benzoin and Vanilla.

Is Baume et Bois or Fort Royal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fort Royal is the stronger pick. For winter, Fort Royal is the stronger pick. Baume et Bois suits daytime wear; Fort Royal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baume et Bois and Fort Royal?

Baume et Bois has top notes of Nutmeg and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Benzoin, Amber and Vanilla. Fort Royal features Benzoin, Vanilla and Wild Berries.