Bois d'Iris vs Naked Forest
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bois d'Iris takes 3 of 7 categories.
Bois d'IrisChoose it for a iris and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Naked ForestChoose it for a woody and green character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bois d'Iris3/7
Naked Forest2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Bois d'Iris
- Community sentiment
- Bois d'Iris
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Bois d'Iris
- Versatility
- Naked Forest
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Naked Forest
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bois d'IrisVan Cleef & ArpelsNaked ForestAzmanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.27/ 5 · 2,597 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
3.71/ 5 · 79 votes
Have 17%Had 11%Want 72%
Category winnerBois d'IrisRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
41%Like
7%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
2,597 votes
47%Love
14%Like
16%Ok
9%Dislike
14%Hate
79 votes
Category winnerBois d'IrisMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBois d'IrisBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothiris100%
earthy91%
powdery83%
woody74%
violet65%
amber56%
woody100%
green92%
fruity84%
aromatic77%
ozonic69%
earthy61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and earthy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Salt
Heart2-4 hrs
Iris
Base6-8+ hrs
VetiverAmbergris
Top
Green AccordSaltMountain AirDew DropOzonic notesMineral notes
Heart
GooseberryTeaNagarmothaForest FruitsConcreteMangoMagnoliaOrris
Base
VetiverGalbanumMarine notesSandalwoodAmbergrisOud
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 seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter76
Day100
Night49
Spring100
Summer82
Fall62
Winter24
Day100
Night39
Category winnerNaked ForestMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,059
PerfumerEmilie Coppermann
Launched2009
Reviews0
Overall rank#17,488
PerfumerPrin Lomros
Launched—
Reviews13
Category winnerNaked ForestHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBois 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…
Reviews →Naked Forest by Azman is a unique, woody aromatic fragrance that captures the raw, damp essence of an untouched wilderness. It opens with an ozonic green accord and salt, settling into a complex heart of tea, gooseberry, and earthy notes. Ideal for those who enjoy adventurous, non-traditional scents, it brings the coo…
Reviews →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 Naked Forest?
Bois d'Iris takes 3 of 7 categories. Bois d'Iris is rated 4.27/5 from 2,597 votes; Naked Forest is rated 3.71/5 from 79 votes. Choose Bois d'Iris for a iris and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Naked Forest for a woody and green character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Bois d'Iris or Naked Forest?
They last about the same: Bois d'Iris 59/100, Naked Forest 59/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Bois d'Iris or Naked Forest?
Projection is very close: Bois d'Iris 50/100, Naked Forest 50/100 for sillage.
Do Bois d'Iris and Naked Forest smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Salt, Vetiver and Ambergris.
Is Bois d'Iris or Naked Forest better for summer or winter?
For summer, Naked Forest is the stronger pick. For winter, Bois d'Iris is the stronger pick. Bois d'Iris suits daytime wear; Naked Forest suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bois d'Iris and Naked Forest?
Bois d'Iris has top notes of Salt, heart notes of Iris, a base of Vetiver and Ambergris. Naked Forest has top notes of Green Accord, Salt, Mountain Air and Dew Drop, heart notes of Gooseberry, Tea, Nagarmotha and Forest Fruits, a base of Vetiver, Galbanum, Marine notes and Sandalwood.
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