Fragrance comparison

Bois de Paradis vs Hidden DNA

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 381 ratings analysed

Bois de Paradis

Parfums DelRae

4.21380 votes

Rank #5,588 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Hidden DNA

Ipseity

3.001 votes

Rank #65,635 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hidden DNA takes 3 of 4 categories.

Bois de Paradis
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Hidden DNA
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Bois de Paradis1/4

Hidden DNA3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Hidden DNA
Sillage & projection: Hidden DNA
Value for money: Hidden DNA
Versatility: Not scored
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

Hidden DNAIpseity

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 380 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityHidden DNA

SillageHidden DNA

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value50

Category winnerHidden DNABest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fruity91%

woody83%

rose74%

sweet65%

warm spicy56%

floral100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody, warm spicy and sweet

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

Black GardeniaYlang-YlangJasmineCitrusesBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

SpicesBlack OrchidFloral NotesLotus

Base

PatchouliVanillaIncenseSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Spices 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

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex44

Women44

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

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,588

PerfumerMichel Roudnitska

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#65,635

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…

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Hidden DNA by Ipseity is a dense oriental woody blend that balances floral weight against balsamic warmth. It opens with a burst of black gardenia and bergamot before settling into a heart of black orchid and spice. This unisex scent suits those who prefer heavy, assertive profiles during the cooler months or for even…

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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 Hidden DNA?

Hidden DNA takes 3 of 4 categories. Bois de Paradis is rated 4.21/5 from 380 votes; Hidden DNA is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Bois de Paradis for a amber and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Hidden DNA for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois de Paradis or Hidden DNA?

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

Which projects more, Bois de Paradis or Hidden DNA?

Hidden DNA projects furthest (Hidden DNA 69/100, Bois de Paradis 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois de Paradis and Hidden DNA smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Citruses, Spices and Incense.

Is Bois de Paradis or Hidden DNA better for summer or winter?

Bois de Paradis suits evening wear; Hidden DNA suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois de Paradis and Hidden DNA?

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. Hidden DNA has top notes of Black Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Citruses, heart notes of Spices, Black Orchid, Floral Notes and Lotus, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Incense and Sandalwood.