Fragrance comparison

Bois de Langbian vs Rahele

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 147 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bois de Langbian

VENUE

3.333 votes

Rank #63,157 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Rahele

Neela Vermeire Creations

3.84144 votes

Rank #15,061 FloralWoody

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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.
Rahele
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bois de Langbian3/4

Rahele1/4

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: Rahele

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois de LangbianVENUE

RaheleNeela Vermeire Creations

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 4%Want 79%

3.84/ 5 · 144 votes

Have 37%Had 12%Want 52%

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

33%Love

39%Like

10%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

144 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityBois de Langbian

SillageBois de Langbian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value39

Category winnerBois de LangbianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

citrus80%

warm spicy70%

powdery60%

violet50%

floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

leather61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and powdery

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

Violet LeafCardamomGreen MandarinCinnamon

Heart

OsmanthusRoseVioletMagnoliaIrisJasmine

Base

LeatherOakmossSandalwoodPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesViolet, Cinnamon, Virginia Cedar and Cardamom. 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

Spring55

Summer55

Fall100

Winter27

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Men6

Unisex39

Women55

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,157

PerfumerAlvin Bunawan

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,061

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerRaheleHigher 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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Rahele by Neela Vermeire Creations is a floral woody musk that pairs classic French perfumery with dry oriental spices. Crafted by master perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour, the scent opens with bright green mandarin, crushed violet leaf, and aromatic cardamom. At its center lies a rich osmanthus note wrapped in rose, iris,…

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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 Rahele?

Bois de Langbian takes 3 of 4 categories. Bois de Langbian is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Rahele is rated 3.84/5 from 144 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 Rahele for a floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois de Langbian or Rahele?

Bois de Langbian lasts longest (Bois de Langbian 70/100, Rahele 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois de Langbian or Rahele?

Bois de Langbian projects furthest (Bois de Langbian 67/100, Rahele 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois de Langbian and Rahele smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet, Cinnamon, Virginia Cedar and Cardamom.

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

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

What are the notes in Bois de Langbian and Rahele?

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. Rahele has top notes of Violet Leaf, Cardamom, Green Mandarin and Cinnamon, heart notes of Osmanthus, Rose, Violet and Magnolia, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Patchouli.