Fragrance comparison

Bois vs Genua

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 97 ratings analysed

Bois

Prince War

1.002 votes

Rank #72,378 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Genua

Paglieri

3.6695 votes

Rank #26,719 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Genua takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Bois1/4

Genua3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BoisPrince War

GenuaPaglieri

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.66/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 51%Had 19%Want 30%

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

24%Love

42%Like

12%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

95 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityBois

SillageGenua

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value62

Category winnerGenuaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

sweet84%

floral77%

balsamic69%

honey61%

woody100%

amber88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

warm spicy53%

balsamic42%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, amber 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

PepperLemonOlive Blossom

Heart

MyrhhVetiverCedarBasil

Base

ResinCypressIncenseSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCypress, Myrhh, Patchouli and Resin. 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

Spring78

Summer78

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night30

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men55

Unisex45

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,378

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#26,719

PerfumerEric Fracapane, Henri Bergia

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerGenuaHigher 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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Genua opens with sharp black pepper and tart lemon, tempered by a quiet olive blossom note that adds a clean herbaceous feel. As the top notes quiet down, the scent shifts into dry cedarwood, aromatic basil, and earthy vetiver. The heart stays firmly woody before settling into a warm base of myrrh, incense, cypress, 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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bois or Genua?

Genua takes 3 of 4 categories. Bois is rated 1.00/5 from 2 votes; Genua is rated 3.66/5 from 95 votes. Choose Bois for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity. Choose Genua for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois or Genua?

Bois lasts longest (Bois 80/100, Genua 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois or Genua?

Genua projects furthest (Genua 57/100, Bois 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois and Genua smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and balsamic accords. Common notes include Cypress, Myrhh, Patchouli and Resin.

Is Bois or Genua better for summer or winter?

Genua suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois and Genua?

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. Genua has top notes of Pepper, Lemon and Olive Blossom, heart notes of Myrhh, Vetiver, Cedar and Basil, a base of Resin, Cypress, Incense and Sandalwood.