Fragrance comparison

Bois Blonds vs CH L'Eau 2017

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 1,339 ratings analysed

Bois Blonds

Atelier Cologne

3.89854 votes

Rank #27,626 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

CH L'Eau 2017

Carolina Herrera

3.81485 votes

Rank #15,673 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CH L'Eau 2017 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Bois Blonds
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.
CH L'Eau 2017
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bois Blonds2/7

CH L'Eau 20175/7

Ratings & consensus: Bois Blonds
Community sentiment: Bois Blonds
Longevity: CH L'Eau 2017
Sillage & projection: CH L'Eau 2017
Value for money: CH L'Eau 2017
Versatility: CH L'Eau 2017
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: CH L'Eau 2017

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois BlondsAtelier Cologne

CH L'Eau 2017Carolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 854 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 485 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerBois BlondsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

56%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

854 votes

28%Love

44%Like

10%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

485 votes

Category winnerBois BlondsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityCH L'Eau 2017

SillageCH L'Eau 2017

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value48

Category winnerCH L'Eau 2017Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral91%

citrus83%

aromatic74%

musky65%

earthy56%

citrus100%

fresh90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

woody60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Tunisian NeroliPink Pepper

Heart

Orange BlossomIncense

Base

Woody NotesHaitian VetiverMusk

Top20-30 mins

LemonBlood OrangeTunisian NeroliRed PepperGuatemalan Cardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

TeaGingerMateOrange BlossomRose

Base5-7 hrs

Atlas CedarHaitian VetiverMuskPatchouliCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesTunisian Neroli, Orange Blossom, Haitian Vetiver and Musk. Durations are only published for CH L'Eau 2017, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day100

Night33

Category winnerCH L'Eau 2017Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex68

Women17

Men4

Unisex39

Women56

Casual 41%Work 34%Date 15%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,626

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,673

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerCH L'Eau 2017Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Atelier Cologne Bois Blonds opens with a crisp flash of Tunisian neroli and crushed pink pepper, giving the initial spray a bright, citrusy sparkle. As the initial citrus radiance calms down, Moroccan orange blossom and subtle clean incense create a quiet, dry floral heart. The base settles into a skin-close mix of li…

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CH L'Eau 2017 by Carolina Herrera kicks off with a sharp, wake-up call of zesty lemon and sweet blood orange. The citrus crackles immediately. For the first two minutes, a quick flash of alcohol clears out before golden neroli petals and crushed Guatemalan cardamom rush to the front. As the initial sharpness calms, a …

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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 Blonds or CH L'Eau 2017?

CH L'Eau 2017 takes 5 of 7 categories. Bois Blonds is rated 3.89/5 from 854 votes; CH L'Eau 2017 is rated 3.81/5 from 485 votes. Choose Bois Blonds for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring. Choose CH L'Eau 2017 for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois Blonds or CH L'Eau 2017?

CH L'Eau 2017 lasts longest (CH L'Eau 2017 63/100, Bois Blonds 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois Blonds or CH L'Eau 2017?

CH L'Eau 2017 projects furthest (CH L'Eau 2017 56/100, Bois Blonds 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois Blonds and CH L'Eau 2017 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Tunisian Neroli, Orange Blossom, Haitian Vetiver and Musk.

Is Bois Blonds or CH L'Eau 2017 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bois Blonds is the stronger pick. For winter, CH L'Eau 2017 is the stronger pick. CH L'Eau 2017 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois Blonds and CH L'Eau 2017?

Bois Blonds has top notes of Tunisian Neroli and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Incense, a base of Woody Notes, Haitian Vetiver and Musk. CH L'Eau 2017 has top notes of Lemon, Blood Orange, Tunisian Neroli and Red Pepper, heart notes of Tea, Ginger, Mate and Orange Blossom, a base of Atlas Cedar, Haitian Vetiver, Musk and Patchouli.