Fragrance comparison

Bois de Paradis vs Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 456 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bois de Paradis

Parfums DelRae

4.21380 votes

Rank #5,588 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum

Bath & Body Works

4.1376 votes

Rank #28,423 AmberFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois de Paradis 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.
Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Bois de Paradis4/7

Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois de ParadisParfums DelRae

Dark Kiss Eau de ParfumBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 380 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

4.13/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 22%Had 15%Want 63%

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

58%Love

18%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

76 votes

Category winnerBois de ParadisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityDark Kiss Eau de Parfum

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value70

Category winnerDark Kiss Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fruity91%

woody83%

rose74%

sweet65%

warm spicy56%

amber100%

fruity92%

musky84%

rose77%

sweet69%

smoky61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both amber, fruity and rose

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

Top

BlackberryIncenseMirabelleBergamot

Heart

RoseAmberGeraniumPeony

Base

MuskBlack Vanilla HuskLabdanumResinsVetiver

InformationalShared notesBlackberry, French Rose, 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

Spring23

Summer23

Fall100

Winter81

Day30

Night100

Category winnerBois de ParadisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex44

Women44

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

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,588

PerfumerMichel Roudnitska

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#28,423

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBois de ParadisHigher 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…

Reviews →

This intense eau de parfum version delivers a heavy dose of dark berries and resinous smoke. It is a thick, sweet option built for freezing winter nights and casual evening hangouts. The scent clings to clothes for hours, making it a reliable cold-weather companion for anyone who appreciates dark, sugary profiles.

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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 Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum?

Bois de Paradis takes 4 of 7 categories. Bois de Paradis is rated 4.21/5 from 380 votes; Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum is rated 4.13/5 from 76 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 Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois de Paradis or Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum?

They last about the same: Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum 70/100, Bois de Paradis 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bois de Paradis or Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum?

Projection is very close: Bois de Paradis 66/100, Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum 66/100 for sillage.

Do Bois de Paradis and Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fruity and rose accords. Common notes include Blackberry, French Rose, Resins and Incense.

Is Bois de Paradis or Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Bois de Paradis is the stronger pick. Bois de Paradis suits evening wear; Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois de Paradis and Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum?

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. Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum has top notes of Blackberry, Incense, Mirabelle and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Amber, Geranium and Peony, a base of Musk, Black Vanilla Husk, Labdanum and Resins.