Fragrance comparison

Bois d'Argent vs I Am A Winner

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,618 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bois d'Argent

Dior · 2004

4.222,615 votes

Rank #2,100 AmberPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

I Am A Winner

Bibliothèque de Parfum

2.333 votes

Rank #71,823 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois d'Argent takes 3 of 4 categories.

Bois d'Argent
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
I Am A Winner
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Bois d'Argent3/4

I Am A Winner1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bois d'Argent
Sillage & projection: Bois d'Argent
Value for money: I Am A Winner
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'ArgentDior

I Am A WinnerBibliothèque de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 2,615 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

2.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 18%Had 6%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

29%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

830 votes

0%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate33

Category winners

LongevityBois d'Argent

SillageBois d'Argent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value33

Category winnerI Am A WinnerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

powdery84%

iris77%

sweet69%

balsamic46%

warm spicy30%

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

balsamic77%

leather69%

musky61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both amber and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

IrisCypressJuniper Berries

Heart

MyrhhPatchouli

Base

Woodsy NotesHoneyVanillaAmberResinsMuskLeather

Top

Cypressjuniper berryIris

Heart

MyrrhWoody NotesPatchouliResinsBlack Orchid

Base

LeatherMuskAmberHoneyVanilla

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 season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter80

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex63

Women16

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,100

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2004

Reviews112

Overall rank#71,823

PerfumerFernanda Russo

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerBois d'ArgentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dior 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…

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I Am A Winner is an amber-woody scent that opens green and aromatic, then turns resinous and warm. On skin it can feel clean and cosy at first, with a smooth, slightly balsamic woodiness, then settles into a leathered amber with touches of honeyed sweetness. It is the kind of fragrance that rewards light spraying, but…

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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 d'Argent or I Am A Winner?

Bois d'Argent takes 3 of 4 categories. Bois d'Argent is rated 4.22/5 from 2,615 votes; I Am A Winner is rated 2.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Bois d'Argent for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose I Am A Winner for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois d'Argent or I Am A Winner?

Bois d'Argent lasts longest (Bois d'Argent 66/100, I Am A Winner 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois d'Argent or I Am A Winner?

Bois d'Argent projects furthest (Bois d'Argent 54/100, I Am A Winner 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois d'Argent and I Am A Winner smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and balsamic accords. Common notes include Iris, Cypress, Patchouli and Honey.

Is Bois d'Argent or I Am A Winner better for summer or winter?

I Am A Winner suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois d'Argent and I Am A Winner?

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. I Am A Winner has top notes of Cypress, juniper berry and Iris, heart notes of Myrrh, Woody Notes, Patchouli and Resins, a base of Leather, Musk, Amber and Honey.