Fragrance comparison

Bois vs Desert Storm

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

Bois

Prince War

1.002 votes

Rank #72,378 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Desert Storm

RD Dramma

5.002 votes

Rank #35,325 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Desert Storm takes 4 of 4 categories.

Bois
Choose it for a amber and woody character.
Desert Storm
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Bois0/4

Desert Storm4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Desert Storm
Sillage & projection: Desert Storm
Value for money: Desert Storm
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Desert Storm

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BoisPrince War

Desert StormRD Dramma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity95

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityDesert Storm

SillageDesert Storm

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value92

Category winnerDesert StormBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

sweet84%

floral77%

balsamic69%

honey61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

balsamic77%

aromatic69%

leather61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both amber, woody 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

RaspberrySaffronIncenseOud

Heart

BenzoinLeatherCypressAmyrisResin

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCypress, Raspberry, Patchouli and Amber. 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,378

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#35,325

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerDesert StormHigher 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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Desert Storm by RD Dramma is an intense, woody-amber fragrance defined by a sharp raspberry and incense opening. It projects with significant power and settles into a resinous, leather-heavy base. This is a bold choice for men who prefer long-lasting, performance-driven scents during the coldest months of the year. It…

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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 Desert Storm?

Desert Storm takes 4 of 4 categories. Bois is rated 1.00/5 from 2 votes; Desert Storm is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Bois for a amber and woody character. Choose Desert Storm for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois or Desert Storm?

Desert Storm lasts longest (Desert Storm 95/100, Bois 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois or Desert Storm?

Desert Storm projects furthest (Desert Storm 88/100, Bois 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois and Desert Storm smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Cypress, Raspberry, Patchouli and Amber.

Is Bois or Desert Storm better for summer or winter?

Desert Storm suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois and Desert Storm?

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. Desert Storm has top notes of Raspberry, Saffron, Incense and Oud, heart notes of Benzoin, Leather, Cypress and Amyris, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Amber and Musk.