Fragrance comparison

Bois d'Hiver vs Essencial Masculino

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,296 ratings analysed

Bois d'Hiver

Ayala Moriel

3.805 votes

Rank #49,574 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Essencial Masculino

Natura

3.911,291 votes

Rank #25,242 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Essencial Masculino 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.
Essencial Masculino
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Bois d'Hiver1/3

Essencial Masculino2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois d'HiverAyala Moriel

Essencial MasculinoNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 10%Had 2%Want 88%

3.91/ 5 · 1,291 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

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

34%Love

43%Like

11%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

1,277 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityEssencial Masculino

SillageBois d'Hiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value60

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

balsamic61%

fresh spicy100%

woody91%

aromatic83%

citrus74%

amber65%

powdery56%

Scent match62%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic 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

BergamotNutmegGrapefruitBasilLavenderGalbanumJuniper

Heart

RosemaryPatchouliSageGeraniumJasmine

Base

Virginia CedarMyrhhoak mossSandalwoodAmberMuskFir

InformationalShared notesMyrhh, Fir, Jasmine and Virginia Cedar. 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

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men95

Unisex4

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,574

PerfumerAyala Moriel

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#25,242

PerfumerVeronique Dupont

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEssencial MasculinoHigher 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 →

Essencial Masculino by Natura is a robust aromatic fougere that leans into traditional woody and spicy profiles. Released in 1995, it relies on a classic structure of bergamot, juniper, and oak moss. It is a serious, grounded fragrance that works well for professionals who prefer a clean, sharp scent profile over mode…

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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 Essencial Masculino?

Essencial Masculino takes 2 of 3 categories. Bois d'Hiver is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Essencial Masculino is rated 3.91/5 from 1,291 votes. Choose Bois d'Hiver for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Essencial Masculino for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bois d'Hiver or Essencial Masculino?

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

Which projects more, Bois d'Hiver or Essencial Masculino?

Bois d'Hiver projects furthest (Bois d'Hiver 75/100, Essencial Masculino 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois d'Hiver and Essencial Masculino smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Myrhh, Fir, Jasmine and Virginia Cedar.

Is Bois d'Hiver or Essencial Masculino better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bois d'Hiver and Essencial Masculino?

Bois d'Hiver features Juniper Berries, Bitter Orange, Incense, Myrhh and Fir. Essencial Masculino has top notes of Bergamot, Nutmeg, Grapefruit and Basil, heart notes of Rosemary, Patchouli, Sage and Geranium, a base of Virginia Cedar, Myrhh, oak moss and Sandalwood.