Fragrance comparison

Bois de Paradis vs Civet

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 2,376 ratings analysed

Bois de Paradis

Parfums DelRae

4.21380 votes

Rank #5,588 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Civet

Zoologist Perfumes

3.911,996 votes

Rank #783 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Civet takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bois de Paradis
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Civet
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Bois de Paradis3/7

Civet4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois de ParadisParfums DelRae

CivetZoologist Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 380 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

3.91/ 5 · 1,996 votes

Have 37%Had 12%Want 52%

Category winnerBois de ParadisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

39%Like

1%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

380 votes

41%Love

33%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

1,613 votes

Category winnerBois de ParadisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCivet

SillageCivet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value48

Category winnerCivetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fruity91%

woody83%

rose74%

sweet65%

warm spicy56%

amber100%

musky92%

warm spicy84%

animalic77%

floral69%

woody61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Citruses

Heart2-4 hrs

BlackberryFrench RoseFigSpices

Base6-8+ hrs

Woodsy NotesResinsIncenseAmber

Notes

CivetResinsTuberoseSpicesCoffeeYlang-YlangIncenseCarnationOakmossFrangipaniRussian LeatherMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSpices, Resins and Incense. Durations are only published for Bois de Paradis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring39

Summer15

Fall100

Winter93

Day89

Night100

Spring49

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBois de ParadisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex44

Women44

Date 37%Casual 24%Party 21%Work 18%

Men20

Unisex57

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,588

PerfumerMichel Roudnitska

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#783

PerfumerShelley Waddington

Launched—

Reviews333

Category winnerCivetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bois de Paradis by Parfums DelRae opens with a quick flash of tart citruses before plunging into thick, stewed dark fruit. Tart blackberry and luscious purple fig lead the way, coated in warm kitchen spices and velvet French rose petals. As the initial fruitiness settles on warm skin, the base takes over with dense ce…

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Civet is a rich, vintage-leaning amber floral with spices, resins, musk and a distinctly old-school polish. It opens sharp, citrusy and warm, then settles into a dense mix of powder, florals, balsams and soft animalic warmth. This suits shoppers who enjoy retro French-style perfumery, textured florals and a little str…

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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 Paradis or Civet?

Civet takes 4 of 7 categories. Bois de Paradis is rated 4.21/5 from 380 votes; Civet is rated 3.91/5 from 1,996 votes. Choose Bois de Paradis for a amber and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Civet for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bois de Paradis or Civet?

Civet lasts longest (Civet 80/100, Bois de Paradis 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois de Paradis or Civet?

Projection is very close: Civet 68/100, Bois de Paradis 66/100 for sillage.

Do Bois de Paradis and Civet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Spices, Resins and Incense.

Is Bois de Paradis or Civet better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bois de Paradis is the stronger pick. For winter, Civet is the stronger pick. Bois de Paradis suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois de Paradis and Civet?

Bois de Paradis has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Blackberry, French Rose, Fig and Spices, a base of Woodsy Notes, Resins, Incense and Amber. Civet features Civet, Resins, Tuberose, Spices and Coffee.