Fragrance comparison

Bois d'Hiver vs Terre d'Iris

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 274 ratings analysed

2 wins

Bois d'Hiver

Ayala Moriel

3.805 votes

Rank #49,574 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Terre d'Iris

Miller Harris

3.98269 votes

Rank #28,724 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois d'Hiver takes 2 of 3 categories.

Bois d'Hiver
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Terre d'Iris
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Bois d'Hiver2/3

Terre d'Iris1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois d'HiverAyala Moriel

Terre d'IrisMiller Harris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 10%Had 2%Want 88%

3.98/ 5 · 269 votes

Have 42%Had 18%Want 39%

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

40%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

269 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityBois d'Hiver

SillageBois d'Hiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value52

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

balsamic61%

citrus100%

woody92%

iris84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

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

BergamotBitter OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

RosemaryAfrican Orange FlowerSageRose

Base

Irisoak mossFirOrrisResinPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Fir, African Orange Flower 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men7

Unisex70

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,574

PerfumerAyala Moriel

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#28,724

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTerre d'IrisHigher 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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Terre d'Iris opens with a sharp burst of Calabrian bergamot and bitter orange, bringing a sunny Mediterranean brightness that quickly gives way to dry, savory herbs. Rosemary and clary sage dominate the early transition, giving the blend a rugged, windswept feel rather than a typical floral sweetness. As it settles on…

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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 Terre d'Iris?

Bois d'Hiver takes 2 of 3 categories. Bois d'Hiver is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Terre d'Iris is rated 3.98/5 from 269 votes. Choose Bois d'Hiver for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Terre d'Iris for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bois d'Hiver or Terre d'Iris?

Bois d'Hiver lasts longest (Bois d'Hiver 70/100, Terre d'Iris 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois d'Hiver or Terre d'Iris?

Bois d'Hiver projects furthest (Bois d'Hiver 75/100, Terre d'Iris 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois d'Hiver and Terre d'Iris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Fir, African Orange Flower and Sage.

Is Bois d'Hiver or Terre d'Iris 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 Terre d'Iris?

Bois d'Hiver features Juniper Berries, Bitter Orange, Incense, Myrhh and Fir. Terre d'Iris has top notes of Bergamot, Bitter Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rosemary, African Orange Flower, Sage and Rose, a base of Iris, oak moss, Fir and Orris.