Fragrance comparison

Bois d'Hiver vs Bon Zai

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 18 ratings analysed

Bois d'Hiver

Ayala Moriel

3.805 votes

Rank #49,574 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Bon Zai

Ayala Moriel

4.2213 votes

Rank #21,599 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bon Zai 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.
Bon Zai
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Bois d'Hiver1/3

Bon Zai2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois d'HiverAyala Moriel

Bon ZaiAyala Moriel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 10%Had 2%Want 88%

4.22/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 47%Had 0%Want 53%

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

57%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityBon Zai

SillageBois d'Hiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

aromatic83%

green65%

conifer48%

earthy30%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

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

Notes

PineVetyverSandalwoodPatchouliVirginia CedarTangerineTincture of RoseAgarwood (Oud)Lemon VerbenaJuniper BerriesMint

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Virginia Cedar, Pine and Tincture of Rose. 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

Spring67

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,574

PerfumerAyala Moriel

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#21,599

PerfumerAyala Moriel

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerBon ZaiHigher 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…

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Bon Zai is a dry, green woody aromatic built around pine, juniper, cedar, vetiver and sandalwood, with brighter touches of tangerine and lemon verbena. It reads natural, coniferous and quietly unusual rather than sweet or flashy. This is likely to suit someone who enjoys forest-like, herb-tinged fragrances with a cris…

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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'Hiver or Bon Zai?

Bon Zai takes 2 of 3 categories. Bois d'Hiver is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Bon Zai is rated 4.22/5 from 13 votes. Choose Bois d'Hiver for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Bon Zai for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois d'Hiver or Bon Zai?

They last about the same: Bon Zai 71/100, Bois d'Hiver 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bois d'Hiver or Bon Zai?

Bois d'Hiver projects furthest (Bois d'Hiver 75/100, Bon Zai 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois d'Hiver and Bon Zai smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Virginia Cedar, Pine and Tincture of Rose.

Is Bois d'Hiver or Bon Zai better for summer or winter?

Bois d'Hiver suits daytime wear; Bon Zai suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois d'Hiver and Bon Zai?

Bois d'Hiver features Juniper Berries, Bitter Orange, Incense, Myrhh and Fir. Bon Zai features Pine, Vetyver, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar.