Fragrance comparison

Bois vs Silver Wood

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 34 ratings analysed

Bois

Prince War

1.002 votes

Rank #72,378 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Silver Wood

Alexandria Fragrances · 2017

4.1632 votes

Rank #46,015 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silver Wood takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Bois1/4

Silver Wood3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BoisPrince War

Silver WoodAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.16/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 28%Had 4%Want 68%

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

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBois

SillageSilver Wood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value67

Category winnerSilver WoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

sweet84%

floral77%

balsamic69%

honey61%

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

balsamic61%

iris53%

Scent match54%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

IrisJuniper BerriesCypress

Heart

MyrrhPatchouli

Base

Woodsy NotesHoneyResinVanillaMuskAmberLeather

InformationalShared notesCypress, Patchouli, Amber and Vanilla. 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

Winter100

Day100

Night–

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#46,015

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched2017

Reviews0

Category winnerSilver WoodHigher 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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Silver Wood opens with powdery iris and brisk juniper, then settles into dry woods, patchouli, myrrh, and soft amber warmth. Vanilla, honey, musk, and a trace of leather smooth the base without turning it sweet. It wears close to the skin, making it a good fit if you like woody, resinous scents with a polished, intima…

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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 Silver Wood?

Silver Wood takes 3 of 4 categories. Bois is rated 1.00/5 from 2 votes; Silver Wood is rated 4.16/5 from 32 votes. Choose Bois for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity. Choose Silver Wood for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois or Silver Wood?

Bois lasts longest (Bois 80/100, Silver Wood 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois or Silver Wood?

Projection is very close: Silver Wood 52/100, Bois 50/100 for sillage.

Do Bois and Silver Wood smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Cypress, Patchouli, Amber and Vanilla.

Is Bois or Silver Wood better for summer or winter?

Silver Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois and Silver Wood?

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. Silver Wood has top notes of Iris, Juniper Berries and Cypress, heart notes of Myrrh and Patchouli, a base of Woodsy Notes, Honey, Resin and Vanilla.