Fragrance comparison

Bill-Ish 2 vs Bois Noir

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

Bill-Ish 2

The Dua Brand

4.003 votes

Rank #59,474 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Bois Noir

The Dua Brand

4.004 votes

Rank #47,344 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Bill-Ish 2
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Bois Noir
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Bill-Ish 22/5

Bois Noir2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bill-Ish 2
Sillage & projection: Bois Noir
Value for money: Bill-Ish 2
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Bois Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bill-Ish 2The Dua Brand

Bois NoirThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 60%Had 0%Want 40%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 55%Had 9%Want 36%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBill-Ish 2

SillageBois Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value67

Category winnerBill-Ish 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy88%

citrus77%

floral65%

aromatic53%

sweet42%

woody100%

amber90%

fresh spicy80%

leather70%

aromatic60%

smoky50%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PoppyEbony WoodPalo SantoBlack PepperBergamotPapyrusApple BlossomVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Black PepperGuaiac WoodEbony WoodPalo SantoLabdanumCade oilLeatherIncensePapyrusVioletResinsRose

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day18

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 34%Casual 28%Work 22%Party 16%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 41%Party 28%Casual 18%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,474

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,344

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBois NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bill-Ish 2 by The Dua Brand is a concentrated Extrait de Parfum centered on dark woods, sharp spices, and meditative resinous smoke. The fragrance begins with a zesty sparkle of bergamot and crisp apple blossom, immediately kicked into gear by a pungent rush of black pepper. As the sharp opening softens, a dry heart o…

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Bois Noir by The Dua Brand delivers a concentrated blast of charred palo santo, peppery incense, and dark ebony wood right out of the sprayer. It skips airy freshness in favor of heavy campfire resins, dry papyrus, and supple jacket leather. The opening packs an oily punch that can feel aggressive for the first five m…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bill-Ish 2 or Bois Noir?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Bill-Ish 2 is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Bois Noir is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Bill-Ish 2 for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Bois Noir for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bill-Ish 2 or Bois Noir?

Bill-Ish 2 lasts longest (Bill-Ish 2 80/100, Bois Noir 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bill-Ish 2 or Bois Noir?

Bois Noir projects furthest (Bois Noir 67/100, Bill-Ish 2 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bill-Ish 2 and Bois Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Ebony Wood, Palo Santo, Black Pepper and Papyrus.

Is Bill-Ish 2 or Bois Noir better for summer or winter?

Bill-Ish 2 suits evening wear; Bois Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bill-Ish 2 and Bois Noir?

Bill-Ish 2 features Poppy, Ebony Wood, Palo Santo, Black Pepper and Bergamot. Bois Noir features Black Pepper, Guaiac Wood, Ebony Wood, Palo Santo and Labdanum.