Bois vs Le Minimaliste (Version II)
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Pink MahogHany Fragrances
Rank #49,020 WoodyMusky
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Le Minimaliste (Version II) takes 3 of 4 categories.
BoisChoose it for a amber and woody character.
Le Minimaliste (Version II)Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bois0/4
Le Minimaliste (Version II)3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Le Minimaliste (Version II)
- Value for money
- Le Minimaliste (Version II)
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Le Minimaliste (Version II)
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BoisPrince WarLe Minimaliste (Version II)Pink MahogHany FragrancesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split1.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
4.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
100%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
40%Love
60%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageLe Minimaliste (Version II)
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLe Minimaliste (Version II)Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
sweet84%
floral77%
balsamic69%
honey61%
woody100%
musky92%
amber84%
citrus77%
powdery69%
aromatic61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Floral NotesCypressRaspberry
Heart2 to 4 hours
MyrhhPatchouliAmberVanilla
Base4 to 8 hours
Woodsy NotesHoneyResin
Notes
LemonRaspberryGreen MandarinCypressHoneyFloral NotesStar AniseVetiverIso E SuperAmbroxanMuskCashmeran
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesFloral Notes, Cypress, Raspberry and Honey. Durations are only published for Bois, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#72,378
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#49,020
PerfumerChavalia Mwamba
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLe Minimaliste (Version II)Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBois 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…
Reviews →Le Minimaliste (Version II) by Pink MahogHany Fragrances centers on a clean blend of cypress and vetiver. Chavalia Mwamba designed this scent for warm summer days, offering a crisp citrus opening that transitions into a calm woody base. It provides a subtle personal bubble, ideal for casual office settings and daily w…
Reviews →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 Le Minimaliste (Version II)?
Le Minimaliste (Version II) takes 3 of 4 categories. Bois is rated 1.00/5 from 2 votes; Le Minimaliste (Version II) is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Bois for a amber and woody character. Choose Le Minimaliste (Version II) for a woody and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Bois or Le Minimaliste (Version II)?
They last about the same: Bois 80/100, Le Minimaliste (Version II) 80/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Bois or Le Minimaliste (Version II)?
Le Minimaliste (Version II) projects furthest (Le Minimaliste (Version II) 75/100, Bois 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bois and Le Minimaliste (Version II) smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Floral Notes, Cypress, Raspberry and Honey.
Is Bois or Le Minimaliste (Version II) better for summer or winter?
Le Minimaliste (Version II) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bois and Le Minimaliste (Version II)?
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. Le Minimaliste (Version II) features Lemon, Raspberry, Green Mandarin, Cypress and Honey.
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