Fragrance comparison

Bois vs Galaad

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 492 ratings analysed

Bois

Prince War

1.002 votes

Rank #72,378 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Galaad

Lubin

3.81490 votes

Rank #4,758 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Galaad takes 3 of 4 categories.

Bois
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity.
Galaad
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bois1/4

Galaad3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BoisPrince War

GalaadLubin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.81/ 5 · 490 votes

Have 60%Had 40%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

27%Love

50%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

271 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityBois

SillageGalaad

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value52

Category winnerGalaadBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

sweet84%

floral77%

balsamic69%

honey61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, amber and sweet

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

CardamomCypressRosemary

Heart

MyrhhHoneyCopahu Balm

Base

Agarwood (Oud)TobaccoCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAtlas Cedar

InformationalShared notesCypress, Myrhh and Honey. 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

Spring29

Summer11

Fall100

Winter76

Day100

Night87

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men57

Unisex41

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,378

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#4,758

PerfumerDelphine Thierry

Launched—

Reviews62

Category winnerGalaadHigher 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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Galaad by Lubin is a complex unisex fragrance that balances aromatic herbs against a deep, resinous base. Launched in 2012, it opens with a sharp burst of cardamom and cypress before settling into a warm, honey-touched heart of myrrh. It provides a sophisticated woody experience, perfect for those who enjoy oud and to…

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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 Galaad?

Galaad takes 3 of 4 categories. Bois is rated 1.00/5 from 2 votes; Galaad is rated 3.81/5 from 490 votes. Choose Bois for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity. Choose Galaad for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois or Galaad?

Bois lasts longest (Bois 80/100, Galaad 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois or Galaad?

Galaad projects furthest (Galaad 60/100, Bois 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois and Galaad smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Cypress, Myrhh and Honey.

Is Bois or Galaad better for summer or winter?

Galaad suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois and Galaad?

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. Galaad has top notes of Cardamom, Cypress and Rosemary, heart notes of Myrhh, Honey and Copahu Balm, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Tobacco, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Atlas Cedar.