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Bois d'Hiver vs Adventure

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

Updated 122 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Adventure takes 2 of 3 categories.

  • Bois d'Hiver

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

  • Adventure

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bois d'Hiver1/3
Adventure2/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Adventure
Sillage & projection
Bois d'Hiver
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Adventure

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Bois d'HiverAyala Moriel
AdventureAdidas
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.80/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 10%Had 2%Want 88%
4.07/ 5 · 117 votes
Have 10%Had 52%Want 38%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
20%Love
60%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

50%Love
35%Like
3%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate70
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityAdventure

SillageBois d'Hiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value75
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
amber77%
citrus69%
balsamic61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy83%
woody65%
green48%
amber30%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
Juniper BerriesBitter OrangeIncenseMyrhhFirJasmineVirginia CedarTolu BalsamPineAfrican Orange FlowerSageTincture of Rose

No top / heart / base split published

Top
PetitgrainRosemaryLavenderCorianderGreen NotesBasilBergamot
Heart
GeraniumPineFernClary SageCyclamenCarnation
Base
oak mossTonka BeanLeatherAmberVirginia CedarFirMusk
InformationalShared notesFir, Virginia Cedar and Pine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring67
Summer0
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer88
Fall50
Winter12
Day100
Night25
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,574

PerfumerAyala Moriel

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#6,953

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerAdventureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bois d'Hiver smells like winter woods warmed from within. Fir, pine, incense and tolu balsam lead the way, with bitter orange, juniper and soft florals keeping the blend fresh rather than heavy. It reads festive, resinous and natural, with a green woody character that several wearers found cosy and long-lasting. If yo…

Reviews →

Adventure by Adidas is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Adventure was launched in 1992. Top notes are Petitgrain, Rosemary, Lavender, Coriander, Green Notes, Basil and Bergamot; middle notes are Geranium, Pine, Fern, Clary Sage, Cyclamen and Carnation; base notes are oak moss, Tonka Bean, Leather, Amber, Virginia…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bois d'Hiver or Adventure?

Adventure takes 2 of 3 categories. Bois d'Hiver is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Adventure is rated 4.07/5 from 117 votes. Choose Bois d'Hiver for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Adventure for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois d'Hiver or Adventure?

Adventure lasts longest (Adventure 74/100, Bois d'Hiver 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois d'Hiver or Adventure?

Bois d'Hiver projects furthest (Bois d'Hiver 75/100, Adventure 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois d'Hiver and Adventure smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Fir, Virginia Cedar and Pine.

Is Bois d'Hiver or Adventure better for summer or winter?

Bois d'Hiver suits daytime wear; Adventure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois d'Hiver and Adventure?

Bois d'Hiver features Juniper Berries, Bitter Orange, Incense, Myrhh and Fir. Adventure has top notes of Petitgrain, Rosemary, Lavender and Coriander, heart notes of Geranium, Pine, Fern and Clary Sage, a base of oak moss, Tonka Bean, Leather and Amber.

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