Fragrance comparison

Bois d'Argent vs Paper Inkstone 纸砚

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,617 ratings analysed

1 wins

Bois d'Argent

Dior · 2004

4.222,615 votes

Rank #2,100 AmberPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Paper Inkstone 纸砚

Black Paw

4.502 votes

Rank #60,249 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois d'Argent takes 1 of 1 categories.

Bois d'Argent
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Paper Inkstone 纸砚
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Bois d'Argent1/1

Paper Inkstone 纸砚0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

Paper Inkstone 纸砚Black Paw

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 2,615 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 31%Had 0%Want 69%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

powdery84%

iris77%

sweet69%

balsamic46%

warm spicy30%

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

balsamic69%

sweet61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both amber, powdery and sweet

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

CypressIrisJuniper Berries

Heart

PatchouliMyrrh

Base

Woody NotesVanillaLeatherAmberHoneyMuskResin

InformationalShared notesIris, Cypress, Juniper Berries and Patchouli. 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–

Spring50

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex63

Women16

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,100

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2004

Reviews112

Overall rank#60,249

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Paper Inkstone 纸砚 reads like a dry woody amber built around cypress, iris and juniper, then softened with myrrh, vanilla, leather and resin. The result looks more textured than loud, with a powdery, aromatic opening and a warmer, slightly sweet base. It may suit someone who likes contemplative, ink-like woods more t…

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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 Paper Inkstone 纸砚?

Bois d'Argent takes 1 of 1 categories. Bois d'Argent is rated 4.22/5 from 2,615 votes; Paper Inkstone 纸砚 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Bois d'Argent for a amber and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Paper Inkstone 纸砚 for a woody and amber character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Do Bois d'Argent and Paper Inkstone 纸砚 smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Iris, Cypress, Juniper Berries and Patchouli.

Is Bois d'Argent or Paper Inkstone 纸砚 better for summer or winter?

Paper Inkstone 纸砚 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois d'Argent and Paper Inkstone 纸砚?

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. Paper Inkstone 纸砚 has top notes of Cypress, Iris and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Patchouli and Myrrh, a base of Woody Notes, Vanilla, Leather and Amber.