Fragrance comparison

Bois d'Ascese vs Under Skin

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 1,538 ratings analysed

5 wins

Bois d'Ascese

Naomi Goodsir · 2012

4.201,493 votes

Rank #861 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Under Skin

Sister's Aroma

3.8345 votes

Rank #12,513 SmokyTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois d'Ascese takes 5 of 7 categories.

Bois d'Ascese
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Under Skin
Choose it for a smoky and tobacco character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Bois d'Ascese5/7

Under Skin2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois d'AsceseNaomi Goodsir

Under SkinSister's Aroma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 1,493 votes

Have 29%Had 9%Want 62%

3.83/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 29%Had 11%Want 60%

Category winnerBois d'AsceseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

30%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

1,493 votes

30%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerBois d'AsceseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityBois d'Ascese

SillageBois d'Ascese

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value58

Category winnerUnder SkinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody91%

smoky83%

tobacco74%

warm spicy65%

whiskey56%

smoky100%

tobacco86%

whiskey72%

sweet58%

woody44%

aromatic30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both smoky, tobacco and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TobaccoWhiskey

Heart

LabdanumAmberCinnamon

Base

IncenseCedarOakmoss

Notes

gunpowderBurnt SugarTobaccoWhiskey

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTobacco and Whiskey. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring24

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring46

Summer33

Fall100

Winter88

Day58

Night100

Category winnerUnder SkinMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex43

Women2

Men32

Unisex61

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#861

PerfumerJulien Rasquinet

Launched2012

Reviews198

Overall rank#12,513

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerBois d'AsceseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bois d'Ascese by Naomi Goodsir captures the stark, heavy aroma of a dying campfire in a damp forest. Julien Rasquinet pairs dry Somalia incense with peat-rich whiskey and charred tobacco, creating a deeply quiet, smoky aura. It wears best on freezing winter afternoons when you want a quiet, reflective scent that cling…

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Under Skin leans smoky, boozy and slightly sweet, with gunpowder, burnt sugar, tobacco and whiskey shaping the whole wear. It opens dark and dry rather than plush, then settles into a warmer tobacco-wood haze. This reads clearly unisex and a little rugged. It may suit cooler weather, evening wear, and anyone who likes…

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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'Ascese or Under Skin?

Bois d'Ascese takes 5 of 7 categories. Bois d'Ascese is rated 4.20/5 from 1,493 votes; Under Skin is rated 3.83/5 from 45 votes. Choose Bois d'Ascese for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Under Skin for a smoky and tobacco character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois d'Ascese or Under Skin?

Bois d'Ascese lasts longest (Bois d'Ascese 73/100, Under Skin 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois d'Ascese or Under Skin?

Bois d'Ascese projects furthest (Bois d'Ascese 60/100, Under Skin 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois d'Ascese and Under Skin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share smoky, tobacco and woody accords. Common notes include Tobacco and Whiskey.

Is Bois d'Ascese or Under Skin better for summer or winter?

For summer, Under Skin is the stronger pick. For winter, Bois d'Ascese is the stronger pick. Under Skin suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois d'Ascese and Under Skin?

Bois d'Ascese has top notes of Tobacco and Whiskey, heart notes of Labdanum, Amber and Cinnamon, a base of Incense, Cedar and Oakmoss. Under Skin features gunpowder, Burnt Sugar, Tobacco and Whiskey.