Fragrance comparison

Bois d'Ambre vs Somnus

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 36 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bois d'Ambre

Alkemia Perfumes

3.8323 votes

Rank #21,145 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Somnus

WOOT

3.7713 votes

Rank #42,357 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois d'Ambre takes 4 of 5 categories.

Bois d'Ambre
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Somnus
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Bois d'Ambre4/5

Somnus1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois d'AmbreAlkemia Perfumes

SomnusWOOT

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%

3.77/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 28%Had 4%Want 68%

Category winnerBois d'AmbreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

31%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

23%Love

54%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityBois d'Ambre

SillageSomnus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBois d'AmbreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber91%

aromatic83%

powdery74%

warm spicy65%

herbal56%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

AmberSandalwoodOakArtemisiaMuskVetiverGingerNutmegHo WoodEarl Grey Tea

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotelemiBlack PepperPink PepperMandarin

Heart

GingerCardamomNutmegOrange BlossomRose

Base

SandalwoodVetiverMuskCedarwoodOakTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Oak, Musk and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring14

Summer14

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night100

Spring20

Summer40

Fall100

Winter60

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men33

Unisex50

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,145

PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#42,357

PerfumerDavid Chieze

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBois d'AmbreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bois d'Ambre by Alkemia Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. Bois d'Ambre was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.

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Somnus by WOOT brings a sharp, citrus-forward opening of bergamot and mandarin that quickly shifts into a dry, resinous spice blend. Featuring ginger and black pepper at its heart, the scent settles on a foundation of sandalwood and vetiver. It works best as an everyday fragrance for those who prefer an understated, w…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bois d'Ambre or Somnus?

Bois d'Ambre takes 4 of 5 categories. Bois d'Ambre is rated 3.83/5 from 23 votes; Somnus is rated 3.77/5 from 13 votes. Choose Bois d'Ambre for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Somnus for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois d'Ambre or Somnus?

Bois d'Ambre lasts longest (Bois d'Ambre 76/100, Somnus 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois d'Ambre or Somnus?

Somnus projects furthest (Somnus 50/100, Bois d'Ambre 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois d'Ambre and Somnus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Oak, Musk and Vetiver.

Is Bois d'Ambre or Somnus better for summer or winter?

Bois d'Ambre suits day or night wear; Somnus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois d'Ambre and Somnus?

Bois d'Ambre features Amber, Sandalwood, Oak, Artemisia and Musk. Somnus has top notes of Bergamot, elemi, Black Pepper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ginger, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Musk and Cedarwood.