Fragrance comparison

Bois d'Iris vs Bois Naufrage 16.1

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 2,824 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bois d'Iris

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2009

4.272,597 votes

Rank #26,059 IrisEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Bois Naufrage 16.1

Pierre Guillaume Paris

4.15227 votes

Rank #28,963 WoodySalty

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois d'Iris takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bois d'Iris
Choose it for a iris and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bois Naufrage 16.1
Choose it for a woody and salty character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Bois d'Iris4/7

Bois Naufrage 16.13/7

Ratings & consensus: Bois d'Iris
Community sentiment: Bois d'Iris
Longevity: Bois Naufrage 16.1
Sillage & projection: Bois Naufrage 16.1
Value for money: Bois Naufrage 16.1
Versatility: Bois d'Iris
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bois d'Iris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois d'IrisVan Cleef & Arpels

Bois Naufrage 16.1Pierre Guillaume Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 2,597 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 227 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

Category winnerBois d'IrisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

41%Like

7%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

2,597 votes

37%Love

48%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

227 votes

Category winnerBois d'IrisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBois Naufrage 16.1

SillageBois Naufrage 16.1

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value47

Category winnerBois Naufrage 16.1Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

earthy91%

powdery83%

woody74%

violet65%

amber56%

woody100%

salty86%

amber72%

marine58%

green44%

animalic30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Salt

Heart2-4 hrs

Iris

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverAmbergris

Notes

Fig TreeSaltAmbergrisVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSalt, Vetiver and Ambergris. Durations are only published for Bois d'Iris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter76

Day100

Night49

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBois d'IrisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex51

Women45

Men14

Unisex75

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,059

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann

Launched2009

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,963

PerfumerPierre Guillaume

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBois d'IrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bois d'Iris by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a fascinating mineral drift, where a subtle pinch of sea salt brushes against powdery iris root. Instead of turning cold or lipstick-like, the heart blossoms with a comforting, buttery softness that feels like wrapping yourself in a warm cashmere sweater. As it settles onto…

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Bois Naufrage 16.1 by Pierre Guillaume Paris delivers a breezy, maritime experience. The scent pairs sun-warmed fig wood with a sharp salinity, creating a skin-hugging coastal aroma. It suits casual summer afternoons, evoking the dry warmth of driftwood resting near the ocean shore. This light composition avoids heavy…

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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'Iris or Bois Naufrage 16.1?

Bois d'Iris takes 4 of 7 categories. Bois d'Iris is rated 4.27/5 from 2,597 votes; Bois Naufrage 16.1 is rated 4.15/5 from 227 votes. Choose Bois d'Iris for a iris and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bois Naufrage 16.1 for a woody and salty character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bois d'Iris or Bois Naufrage 16.1?

They last about the same: Bois Naufrage 16.1 60/100, Bois d'Iris 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bois d'Iris or Bois Naufrage 16.1?

Bois Naufrage 16.1 projects furthest (Bois Naufrage 16.1 54/100, Bois d'Iris 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois d'Iris and Bois Naufrage 16.1 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Salt, Vetiver and Ambergris.

Is Bois d'Iris or Bois Naufrage 16.1 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bois d'Iris is the stronger pick. For winter, Bois d'Iris is the stronger pick. Bois d'Iris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois d'Iris and Bois Naufrage 16.1?

Bois d'Iris has top notes of Salt, heart notes of Iris, a base of Vetiver and Ambergris. Bois Naufrage 16.1 features Fig Tree, Salt, Ambergris and Vetiver.