Fragrance comparison

Blue Agava & Cacao vs Bois & Vetiver

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 1,559 ratings analysed

5 wins

Blue Agava & Cacao

Jo Malone London

4.151,499 votes

Rank #2,197 Warm SpicyCacao

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Bois & Vetiver

Pascal Morabito

3.8060 votes

Rank #34,464 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Agava & Cacao takes 5 of 7 categories.

Blue Agava & Cacao
Choose it for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Bois & Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Blue Agava & Cacao5/7

Bois & Vetiver2/7

Ratings & consensus: Blue Agava & Cacao
Community sentiment: Blue Agava & Cacao
Longevity: Blue Agava & Cacao
Sillage & projection: Blue Agava & Cacao
Value for money: Bois & Vetiver
Versatility: Bois & Vetiver
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Blue Agava & Cacao

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blue Agava & CacaoJo Malone London

Bois & VetiverPascal Morabito

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 1,499 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 66%Had 13%Want 20%

Category winnerBlue Agava & CacaoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

1,499 votes

20%Love

58%Like

12%Ok

2%Dislike

8%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerBlue Agava & CacaoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity42

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityBlue Agava & Cacao

SillageBlue Agava & Cacao

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value77

Category winnerBois & VetiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

cacao90%

sweet80%

aromatic70%

vanilla60%

powdery50%

aromatic100%

warm spicy91%

woody83%

musky74%

earthy65%

white floral56%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomLime (Linden) BlossomGrapefruitRed Berries

Heart2-3 hrs

OrchidLilyGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

CacaoVanilla PodCinnamonVetiverMusk

Top

CardamomGrapefruit

Heart

JasmineGeranium

Base

VetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Grapefruit, Geranium and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Blue Agava & Cacao, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer88

Fall0

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBois & VetiverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex51

Women45

Casual 36%Work 31%Date 25%Party 8%

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,197

PerfumerJo Malone

Launched—

Reviews144

Overall rank#34,464

PerfumerSerge Majoullier

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlue Agava & CacaoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blue Agava & Cacao by Jo Malone London delivers a refreshing spin on spiced gourmands. It avoids the sticky, syrupy weight common to dessert fragrances. The first spray brings an energetic burst of bitter grapefruit and crushed green cardamom pods. This initial sparkle quickly evolves into something reminiscent of chi…

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Pascal Morabito Bois & Vetiver opens with a crisp burst of tart grapefruit and sharp cardamom spice. As the citrus settles, herbal geranium and dry vetiver root emerge over a subtle backdrop of white musk. It sits clean and breezy, making it ideal for casual spring mornings and quiet office environments.

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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, Blue Agava & Cacao or Bois & Vetiver?

Blue Agava & Cacao takes 5 of 7 categories. Blue Agava & Cacao is rated 4.15/5 from 1,499 votes; Bois & Vetiver is rated 3.80/5 from 60 votes. Choose Blue Agava & Cacao for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Bois & Vetiver for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Blue Agava & Cacao or Bois & Vetiver?

Blue Agava & Cacao lasts longest (Blue Agava & Cacao 57/100, Bois & Vetiver 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Agava & Cacao or Bois & Vetiver?

Blue Agava & Cacao projects furthest (Blue Agava & Cacao 54/100, Bois & Vetiver 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Agava & Cacao and Bois & Vetiver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Grapefruit, Geranium and Vetiver.

Is Blue Agava & Cacao or Bois & Vetiver better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bois & Vetiver is the stronger pick. For winter, Blue Agava & Cacao is the stronger pick. Blue Agava & Cacao suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Agava & Cacao and Bois & Vetiver?

Blue Agava & Cacao has top notes of Cardamom, Lime (Linden) Blossom, Grapefruit and Red Berries, heart notes of Orchid, Lily and Geranium, a base of Cacao, Vanilla Pod, Cinnamon and Vetiver. Bois & Vetiver has top notes of Cardamom and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Vetiver and Musk.