Fragrance comparison

Bois D'Indonésie vs Midnight Pearl

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 661 ratings analysed

6 wins

Bois D'Indonésie

Maison de L'Asie

3.97127 votes

Rank #8,003 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Midnight Pearl

Oriflame

3.61534 votes

Rank #12,573 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois D'Indonésie takes 6 of 7 categories.

Bois D'Indonésie
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Midnight Pearl
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.

Bois D'Indonésie6/7

Midnight Pearl1/7

Ratings & consensus: Bois D'Indonésie
Community sentiment: Bois D'Indonésie
Longevity: Bois D'Indonésie
Sillage & projection: Bois D'Indonésie
Value for money: Bois D'Indonésie
Versatility: Midnight Pearl
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bois D'Indonésie

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois D'IndonésieMaison de L'Asie

Midnight PearlOriflame

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 47%Had 8%Want 44%

3.61/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 46%Had 54%Want 0%

Category winnerBois D'IndonésieRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

48%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

5%Hate

104 votes

18%Love

53%Like

2%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

534 votes

Category winnerBois D'IndonésieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityBois D'Indonésie

SillageBois D'Indonésie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value63

Category winnerBois D'IndonésieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

oud88%

floral77%

earthy65%

aquatic53%

aromatic42%

floral100%

white floral91%

woody83%

fresh74%

patchouli65%

fruity56%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

Agarwood (Oud)BambooLotusVetiverSandalwoodPear

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PearAfrican Orange FlowerFreesia

Heart

JasminePeonyFrangipaniCarnation

Base

PatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Virginia CedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Vetiver and Pear. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMidnight PearlMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex91

Women2

Men3

Unisex6

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,003

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#12,573

PerfumerMarie Salamagne

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerBois D'IndonésieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bois D'Indonésie by Maison de L'Asie is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for women and men. Bois D'Indonésie was launched in 2021. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly. Taken together, the feedback points to a scent that feels easy t…

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Midnight Pearl opens with sweet pear and bright African orange flower before settling into a dense floral heart of jasmine and tropical frangipani. As the fragrance warms on skin, earthy patchouli and smoky agarwood create a dark, woody base. It suits cool autumn evenings and formal events when you want a rich floral …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bois D'Indonésie or Midnight Pearl?

Bois D'Indonésie takes 6 of 7 categories. Bois D'Indonésie is rated 3.97/5 from 127 votes; Midnight Pearl is rated 3.61/5 from 534 votes. Choose Bois D'Indonésie for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Midnight Pearl for a floral and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bois D'Indonésie or Midnight Pearl?

Bois D'Indonésie lasts longest (Bois D'Indonésie 83/100, Midnight Pearl 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois D'Indonésie or Midnight Pearl?

Bois D'Indonésie projects furthest (Bois D'Indonésie 62/100, Midnight Pearl 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois D'Indonésie and Midnight Pearl smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Vetiver and Pear.

Is Bois D'Indonésie or Midnight Pearl better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bois D'Indonésie is the stronger pick. For winter, Midnight Pearl is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois D'Indonésie and Midnight Pearl?

Bois D'Indonésie features Agarwood (Oud), Bamboo, Lotus, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Midnight Pearl has top notes of Pear, African Orange Flower and Freesia, heart notes of Jasmine, Peony, Frangipani and Carnation, a base of Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud), Virginia Cedar and Vetiver.