Fragrance comparison

Bois d'Hiver vs Giardinodiercole

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 204 ratings analysed

Bois d'Hiver

Ayala Moriel

3.805 votes

Rank #49,574 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Giardinodiercole

Agatho Parfum

4.34199 votes

Rank #5,261 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Giardinodiercole 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.
Giardinodiercole
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Bois d'Hiver1/3

Giardinodiercole2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois d'HiverAyala Moriel

GiardinodiercoleAgatho Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 10%Had 2%Want 88%

4.34/ 5 · 199 votes

Have 75%Had 25%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

57%Love

26%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

199 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityGiardinodiercole

SillageBois d'Hiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value35

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%

amber91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

warm spicy65%

powdery56%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and amber

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

Juniper BerriesLabdanumLavenderBergamotRhubarb

Heart

IncenseBlack PepperSaffronSagePimento

Base

Virginia CedarAmberSandalwoodCashmeranPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Incense, Virginia Cedar and Sage. 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

Spring82

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men64

Unisex36

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,574

PerfumerAyala Moriel

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#5,261

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerGiardinodiercoleHigher 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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Giardinodiercole opens with a polished aromatic lift of bergamot, lavender and juniper, then turns drier, smokier and more wooded as incense, pepper and saffron settle in. It reads refined, slightly powdery, and quietly assertive. This is a good pick for someone who likes elegant woody spices with a classic masculine …

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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 Giardinodiercole?

Giardinodiercole takes 2 of 3 categories. Bois d'Hiver is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Giardinodiercole is rated 4.34/5 from 199 votes. Choose Bois d'Hiver for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Giardinodiercole for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bois d'Hiver or Giardinodiercole?

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

Which projects more, Bois d'Hiver or Giardinodiercole?

Bois d'Hiver projects furthest (Bois d'Hiver 75/100, Giardinodiercole 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois d'Hiver and Giardinodiercole smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Incense, Virginia Cedar and Sage.

Is Bois d'Hiver or Giardinodiercole 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 Giardinodiercole?

Bois d'Hiver features Juniper Berries, Bitter Orange, Incense, Myrhh and Fir. Giardinodiercole has top notes of Juniper Berries, Labdanum, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Incense, Black Pepper, Saffron and Sage, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber, Sandalwood and Cashmeran.