Fragrance comparison

Bois d'Hiver vs Society

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 163 ratings analysed

Bois d'Hiver

Ayala Moriel

3.805 votes

Rank #49,574 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Society

Burberry

4.09158 votes

Rank #7,225 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Society 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.
Society
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Bois d'Hiver1/3

Society2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois d'HiverAyala Moriel

SocietyBurberry

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 10%Had 2%Want 88%

4.09/ 5 · 158 votes

Have 34%Had 28%Want 37%

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

42%Love

39%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

158 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySociety

SillageBois d'Hiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value47

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

balsamic61%

white floral100%

floral92%

amber84%

powdery77%

green69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both 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

OsmanthusTuberoseAfrican Orange FlowerHyacinthGreen NotesBergamot

Heart

GardeniaYlang-YlangMimosaOrchidRoseIrisJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

oak mossIncenseVanilleMuskMyrhhAmberPatchouliVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesIncense, Myrhh, 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

Spring86

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,574

PerfumerAyala Moriel

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#7,225

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerSocietyHigher 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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Burberry Society launched in 1991 as a lush chypre floral defined by sharp green hyacinth, fleshy tuberose, and peachy osmanthus over a dark mossy base. The opening bursts with crisp bergamot and bitter crushed stems before expanding into a sprawling floral heart of gardenia, ylang-ylang, mimosa, and orange flower. As…

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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 Society?

Society takes 2 of 3 categories. Bois d'Hiver is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Society is rated 4.09/5 from 158 votes. Choose Bois d'Hiver for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Society for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bois d'Hiver or Society?

Society lasts longest (Society 73/100, Bois d'Hiver 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois d'Hiver or Society?

Bois d'Hiver projects furthest (Bois d'Hiver 75/100, Society 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois d'Hiver and Society smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Incense, Myrhh, Jasmine and Virginia Cedar.

Is Bois d'Hiver or Society 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 Society?

Bois d'Hiver features Juniper Berries, Bitter Orange, Incense, Myrhh and Fir. Society has top notes of Osmanthus, Tuberose, African Orange Flower and Hyacinth, heart notes of Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang, Mimosa and Orchid, a base of oak moss, Incense, Vanille and Musk.