Fragrance comparison

Bois de Langbian vs Goku

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 56 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bois de Langbian

VENUE

3.333 votes

Rank #63,157 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Goku

Pisello Parfum

2.4253 votes

Rank #18,779 MarineAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois de Langbian takes 3 of 4 categories.

Bois de Langbian
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Goku
Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bois de Langbian3/4

Goku1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bois de Langbian
Sillage & projection: Bois de Langbian
Value for money: Bois de Langbian
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Goku

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois de LangbianVENUE

GokuPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 4%Want 79%

2.42/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 2%Had 2%Want 95%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

33%Like

67%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

30%Love

2%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

58%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate35

Category winners

LongevityBois de Langbian

SillageBois de Langbian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value31

Category winnerBois de LangbianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

citrus80%

warm spicy70%

powdery60%

violet50%

marine100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

woody77%

fresh69%

fruity61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-40 mins

GrapefruitVioletCinnamon

Heart2-4 hrs

Virginia CedarCardamomLeather

Base6-8+ hrs

Haitian VetiverAmbretteAmberwoodOakmoss

Top

Sea NotesWhite WineTequilaCoconutPassionfruitGingerLimeCardamom

Heart

Coral ReefStarfishSeashellsIrisIndian OudRain NotesIncenseCherry Blossom

Base

Marine notesRed AlgaeSeaweedSandAmbergrisRumAmbroxanJackfruit

InformationalShared notesCardamom. Durations are only published for Bois de Langbian, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night39

Spring82

Summer100

Fall64

Winter73

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 39%Casual 34%Date 19%Party 8%

Men37

Unisex30

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,157

PerfumerAlvin Bunawan

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,779

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews47

Category winnerGokuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bois de Langbian by VENUE brings a bracing, forest-mountain feel straight down to earth. The first spray releases a brisk snap of bitter grapefruit peel alongside powdery violet and dry cinnamon. It wakes you up fast. Soon, the tartness recedes to reveal dry Virginia cedar shavings, green cardamom, and a thin slice of…

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Pisello Parfum launched Goku in 2024 as a polarizing Woody Aromatic scent for men. It opens with an aggressive splash of tequila, passionfruit, and sea notes before shifting into a complex middle of amberwood, ink, and lavender. This challenging blend eventually settles on a heavy base of seaweed, ambergris, and dark …

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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 de Langbian or Goku?

Bois de Langbian takes 3 of 4 categories. Bois de Langbian is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Goku is rated 2.42/5 from 53 votes. Choose Bois de Langbian for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Goku for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois de Langbian or Goku?

Bois de Langbian lasts longest (Bois de Langbian 70/100, Goku 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois de Langbian or Goku?

Bois de Langbian projects furthest (Bois de Langbian 67/100, Goku 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois de Langbian and Goku smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom.

Is Bois de Langbian or Goku better for summer or winter?

Bois de Langbian suits daytime wear; Goku suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois de Langbian and Goku?

Bois de Langbian has top notes of Grapefruit, Violet and Cinnamon, heart notes of Virginia Cedar, Cardamom and Leather, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Ambrette, Amberwood and Oakmoss. Goku has top notes of Sea Notes, White Wine, Tequila and Coconut, heart notes of Coral Reef, Starfish, Seashells and Iris, a base of Marine notes, Red Algae, Seaweed and Sand.