Fragrance comparison

Bois vs Bois d'Argent

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 2,617 ratings analysed

Bois

Prince War

1.002 votes

Rank #72,378 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Bois d'Argent

Dior · 2004

4.222,615 votes

Rank #2,054 AmberPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Bois
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money.
Bois d'Argent
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Bois2/4

Bois d'Argent2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bois
Sillage & projection: Bois d'Argent
Value for money: Bois
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bois d'Argent

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BoisPrince War

Bois d'ArgentDior

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.22/ 5 · 2,615 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

49%Love

29%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

830 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityBois

SillageBois d'Argent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value30

Category winnerBoisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

sweet84%

floral77%

balsamic69%

honey61%

amber100%

powdery84%

iris77%

sweet69%

balsamic46%

warm spicy30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both amber, sweet and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Floral NotesCypressRaspberry

Heart2 to 4 hours

MyrhhPatchouliAmberVanilla

Base4 to 8 hours

Woodsy NotesHoneyResin

Top

IrisCypressJuniper Berries

Heart

MyrhhPatchouli

Base

Woodsy NotesHoneyVanillaAmberResinsMuskLeather

InformationalShared notesFloral Notes, Cypress, Myrhh and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Bois, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter80

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men21

Unisex63

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,378

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#2,054

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2004

Reviews112

Category winnerBois d'ArgentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bois by Prince War presents a sweet, resinous profile built around dense woods and balsamic warmth. The opening pairs crisp cypress with tart raspberry and light floral notes, delivering a brief fruity and aromatic lift. As the blend settles, rich amber and sweet vanilla join resinous myrhh and earthy patchouli in the…

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Dior Bois d'Argent opens with a crisp, forest-like bite of crushed cypress needles and tart juniper berries, quickly dusted by a chilled layer of powdery iris. As it settles onto your skin, the brisk greenery softens into a warm blend of sweet Somali myrrh, earthy patchouli, and golden honey. The drydown reveals a cre…

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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 or Bois d'Argent?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Bois is rated 1.00/5 from 2 votes; Bois d'Argent is rated 4.22/5 from 2,615 votes. Choose Bois for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Choose Bois d'Argent for a amber and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bois or Bois d'Argent?

Bois lasts longest (Bois 80/100, Bois d'Argent 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois or Bois d'Argent?

Bois d'Argent projects furthest (Bois d'Argent 54/100, Bois 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois and Bois d'Argent smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and balsamic accords. Common notes include Floral Notes, Cypress, Myrhh and Patchouli.

What are the notes in Bois and Bois d'Argent?

Bois has top notes of Floral Notes, Cypress and Raspberry, heart notes of Myrhh, Patchouli, Amber and Vanilla, a base of Woodsy Notes, Honey and Resin. Bois d'Argent has top notes of Iris, Cypress and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Myrhh and Patchouli, a base of Woodsy Notes, Honey, Vanilla and Amber.