Bois d'Argent vs Bois Sacre
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bois Sacre takes 3 of 5 categories.
Bois d'ArgentChoose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Bois SacreChoose it for a amber and honey character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bois d'Argent2/5
Bois Sacre3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Bois d'Argent
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Bois Sacre
- Sillage & projection
- Bois Sacre
- Value for money
- Bois Sacre
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bois d'Argent
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bois d'ArgentDiorBois SacreÉlixir PrivéWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.22/ 5 · 2,615 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
4.21/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 49%Had 5%Want 46%
Category winnerBois d'ArgentRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%Love
29%Like
11%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate
830 votes
50%Love
21%Like
29%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBois Sacre
SillageBois Sacre
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBois SacreBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
powdery84%
iris77%
sweet69%
balsamic46%
warm spicy30%
amber100%
honey92%
sweet84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
iris61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, sweet and iris
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
IrisCypressJuniper Berries
Heart
MyrhhPatchouli
Base
Woodsy NotesHoneyVanillaAmberResinsMuskLeather
Top
MyrrhHoneyCitrusesPatchouli
Heart
IrisCypressBergamotWild Berries
Base
Moroccan CedarCacaoTobacco
InformationalShared notesIris, Cypress, Patchouli and Honey. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter80
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer17
Fall83
Winter100
Day100
Night86
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#2,095
PerfumerFrançois Demachy
Launched2004
Reviews112
Overall rank#48,331
PerfumerDominique Preyssas
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBois d'ArgentHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDior Bois d'Argent opens with a crisp, forest-like bite of crushed cypress needles and tart juniper berries, quickly dusted by a chilled layer of powdery iris. As it settles onto your skin, the brisk greenery softens into a warm blend of sweet Somali myrrh, earthy patchouli, and golden honey. The drydown reveals a cre…
Reviews →Bois Sacre by Élixir Privé is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Bois Sacre was launched in 2020. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Preyssas. Top notes are Myrrh, Honey, Citruses and Patchouli; middle notes are Iris, Cypress, Bergamot and Wild Berries; base notes are Moroccan Cedar, Cacao and Toba…
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 d'Argent or Bois Sacre?
Bois Sacre takes 3 of 5 categories. Bois d'Argent is rated 4.22/5 from 2,615 votes; Bois Sacre is rated 4.21/5 from 14 votes. Choose Bois d'Argent for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Bois Sacre for a amber and honey character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Bois d'Argent or Bois Sacre?
Bois Sacre lasts longest (Bois Sacre 72/100, Bois d'Argent 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bois d'Argent or Bois Sacre?
Bois Sacre projects furthest (Bois Sacre 60/100, Bois d'Argent 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bois d'Argent and Bois Sacre smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and iris accords. Common notes include Iris, Cypress, Patchouli and Honey.
Is Bois d'Argent or Bois Sacre better for summer or winter?
Bois Sacre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bois d'Argent and Bois Sacre?
Bois d'Argent has top notes of Iris, Cypress and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Myrhh and Patchouli, a base of Woodsy Notes, Honey, Vanilla and Amber. Bois Sacre has top notes of Myrrh, Honey, Citruses and Patchouli, heart notes of Iris, Cypress, Bergamot and Wild Berries, a base of Moroccan Cedar, Cacao and Tobacco.
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