Fragrance comparison

Bois Bleu vs Santa Cruz

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 452 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bois Bleu

Robert Piguet

3.85217 votes

Rank #6,312 WoodyCitrus

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68%scent match

Closely related

Santa Cruz

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

3.99235 votes

Rank #14,763 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois Bleu takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bois Bleu
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.
Santa Cruz
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bois Bleu4/7

Santa Cruz3/7

Ratings & consensus: Santa Cruz
Community sentiment: Santa Cruz
Longevity: Bois Bleu
Sillage & projection: Bois Bleu
Value for money: Santa Cruz
Versatility: Bois Bleu
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bois Bleu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois BleuRobert Piguet

Santa CruzLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 217 votes

Have 31%Had 13%Want 56%

3.99/ 5 · 235 votes

Have 50%Had 14%Want 36%

Category winnerSanta CruzRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

49%Like

7%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

138 votes

30%Love

49%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

235 votes

Category winnerSanta CruzMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBois Bleu

SillageBois Bleu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value64

Category winnerSanta CruzBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus90%

fresh spicy80%

powdery70%

aromatic60%

violet50%

citrus100%

woody86%

aromatic72%

camphor58%

fresh spicy44%

fresh30%

Scent match68%Closely related · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCitruses

Heart

NutmegViolet

Base

VetiverCedarSandalwood

Notes

EucalyptusBergamotCitrusesCedarVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Citruses, Vetiver and Cedar. Durations are only published for Santa Cruz, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer43

Fall98

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Spring82

Summer100

Fall28

Winter15

Day100

Night28

Category winnerBois BleuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex23

Women0

Men18

Unisex69

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,312

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews44

Overall rank#14,763

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerBois BleuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bois Bleu by Robert Piguet is a woody aromatic creation from 2013 that favors a classic, structured approach. It leads with a sharp, bracing hit of bergamot and citrus before settling into a heart of nutmeg and violet. The base relies on an earthy trio of vetiver, cedar, and sandalwood, making it a reliable choice for…

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Santa Cruz by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a crisp citrus aromatic fragrance designed for warm, casual days. The scent opens with a burst of sunny bergamot and mixed citruses that instantly clear the air. A cooling aromatic heart of eucalyptus steps forward quickly, cutting through the tartness with a dry, herbal fr…

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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, Bois Bleu or Santa Cruz?

Bois Bleu takes 4 of 7 categories. Bois Bleu is rated 3.85/5 from 217 votes; Santa Cruz is rated 3.99/5 from 235 votes. Choose Bois Bleu for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Santa Cruz for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois Bleu or Santa Cruz?

Bois Bleu lasts longest (Bois Bleu 72/100, Santa Cruz 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois Bleu or Santa Cruz?

Bois Bleu projects furthest (Bois Bleu 64/100, Santa Cruz 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois Bleu and Santa Cruz smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Citruses, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is Bois Bleu or Santa Cruz better for summer or winter?

For summer, Santa Cruz is the stronger pick. For winter, Bois Bleu is the stronger pick. Santa Cruz suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois Bleu and Santa Cruz?

Bois Bleu has top notes of Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Nutmeg and Violet, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Sandalwood. Santa Cruz features Eucalyptus, Bergamot, Citruses, Cedar and Vetiver.