Fragrance comparison

Bois Bélize Intense vs Formidable Man

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 396 ratings analysed

Bois Bélize Intense

Nicolai Parfumeur Createur

3.98365 votes

Rank #6,427 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Formidable Man

Andree Putman

4.1031 votes

Rank #18,244 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Formidable Man takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bois Bélize Intense
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Formidable Man
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bois Bélize Intense3/7

Formidable Man4/7

Ratings & consensus: Bois Bélize Intense
Community sentiment: Formidable Man
Longevity: Formidable Man
Sillage & projection: Formidable Man
Value for money: Bois Bélize Intense
Versatility: Formidable Man
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bois Bélize Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois Bélize IntenseNicolai Parfumeur Createur

Formidable ManAndree Putman

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 365 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 38%Had 9%Want 53%

Category winnerBois Bélize IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

35%Like

20%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

365 votes

45%Love

35%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerFormidable ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityFormidable Man

SillageFormidable Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value42

Category winnerBois Bélize IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

rose77%

citrus69%

floral61%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

floral69%

patchouli61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotAmbretteOsmanthus

Heart

RoseCardamomCloves

Base

MateGuaiac WoodOakmossVetiverPatchouliMusk

Top

LemonBergamot

Heart

OsmanthusPatchouli

Base

VetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Osmanthus, Vetiver and Patchouli. 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

Summer85

Fall0

Winter40

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer78

Fall89

Winter22

Day100

Night20

Category winnerFormidable ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men24

Unisex57

Women19

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,427

PerfumerPatricia de Nicolai

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#18,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerBois Bélize IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bois Bélize Intense is a woody aromatic fragrance for those who appreciate dry, sophisticated compositions. It features a crisp opening of bergamot and osmanthus, which settles into a heart of rose, cardamom, and clove. On the skin, the dry-down is dominated by mate, guaiac wood, and oakmoss, making it an excellent ch…

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Formidable Man opens with a sharp burst of lemon and bitter bergamot, settling into a dry, herbaceous heart. A clean vetiver dominates the base, avoiding the usual damp soil characteristics of the note. This fragrance suits anyone seeking a crisp, office-ready signature that projects a quiet, composed confidence throu…

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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, Bois Bélize Intense or Formidable Man?

Formidable Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Bois Bélize Intense is rated 3.98/5 from 365 votes; Formidable Man is rated 4.10/5 from 31 votes. Choose Bois Bélize Intense for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Formidable Man for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois Bélize Intense or Formidable Man?

Formidable Man lasts longest (Formidable Man 75/100, Bois Bélize Intense 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois Bélize Intense or Formidable Man?

Formidable Man projects furthest (Formidable Man 68/100, Bois Bélize Intense 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois Bélize Intense and Formidable Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Osmanthus, Vetiver and Patchouli.

Is Bois Bélize Intense or Formidable Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bois Bélize Intense is the stronger pick. For winter, Bois Bélize Intense is the stronger pick. Formidable Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois Bélize Intense and Formidable Man?

Bois Bélize Intense has top notes of Bergamot, Ambrette and Osmanthus, heart notes of Rose, Cardamom and Cloves, a base of Mate, Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss and Vetiver. Formidable Man has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Osmanthus and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver and Musk.