Fragrance comparison

Bois Bohème vs Reflection 45 Man

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 2,028 ratings analysed

Bois Bohème

Azaleo

2.605 votes

Rank #23,091 AromaticPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Reflection 45 Man

Amouage

4.402,023 votes

Rank #23,465 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reflection 45 Man takes 3 of 4 categories.

Bois Bohème
Choose it for a aromatic and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Reflection 45 Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Bois Bohème1/4

Reflection 45 Man3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Reflection 45 Man
Sillage & projection: Reflection 45 Man
Value for money: Reflection 45 Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bois Bohème

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois BohèmeAzaleo

Reflection 45 ManAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

4.40/ 5 · 2,023 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

40%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

66%Love

18%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

2,023 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate40

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityReflection 45 Man

SillageReflection 45 Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value22

Category winnerReflection 45 ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

powdery92%

woody84%

iris77%

vanilla69%

balsamic61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Elemi resinIrisVanillaJuniper BerriesSandalwoodAmbroxanSpices

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderJuniper BerriesCardamomClary SageBenzoinPink Pepper

Heart

IrisJasmineNeroliAngelicaTonka BeanVanilla

Base

OlibanumCedarSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliMyrrhOpoponax

InformationalShared notesIris, Vanilla, Juniper Berries and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter92

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,091

PerfumerStephanie Bakouche

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#23,465

PerfumerLucas Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBois BohèmeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bois Bohème is a soft, creamy wood fragrance built around sandalwood, iris and a gentle touch of vanilla. It opens with a fresher, more aromatic lift from juniper, pepper and elemi, then settles into a powdery, smooth skin scent. It suits someone who likes woody perfumes with texture rather than sharp projection. The…

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Reflection 45 Man opens with a sharp burst of juniper and cardomom before settling into a powdery iris core. It is a dense, high-concentration perfume that suits formal winter evenings and cool spring mornings when you need a scent that projects refinement.

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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 Bohème or Reflection 45 Man?

Reflection 45 Man takes 3 of 4 categories. Bois Bohème is rated 2.60/5 from 5 votes; Reflection 45 Man is rated 4.40/5 from 2,023 votes. Choose Bois Bohème for a aromatic and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Reflection 45 Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bois Bohème or Reflection 45 Man?

Reflection 45 Man lasts longest (Reflection 45 Man 82/100, Bois Bohème 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois Bohème or Reflection 45 Man?

Projection is very close: Reflection 45 Man 62/100, Bois Bohème 60/100 for sillage.

Do Bois Bohème and Reflection 45 Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Iris, Vanilla, Juniper Berries and Sandalwood.

Is Bois Bohème or Reflection 45 Man better for summer or winter?

Bois Bohème suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois Bohème and Reflection 45 Man?

Bois Bohème features Elemi resin, Iris, Vanilla, Juniper Berries and Sandalwood. Reflection 45 Man has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Cardamom and Clary Sage, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Neroli and Angelica, a base of Olibanum, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vetiver.