Fragrance comparison

Bois de Paradis vs Kyphenzé - Citrus Rex

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 387 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bois de Paradis

Parfums DelRae

4.21380 votes

Rank #5,588 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Kyphenzé - Citrus Rex

Pierre Guillaume Paris

1.717 votes

Rank #75,152 FloralHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois de Paradis takes 3 of 4 categories.

Bois de Paradis
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Kyphenzé - Citrus Rex
Choose it for a floral and honey character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Bois de Paradis3/4

Kyphenzé - Citrus Rex1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bois de Paradis
Sillage & projection: Bois de Paradis
Value for money: Kyphenzé - Citrus Rex
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

Kyphenzé - Citrus RexPierre Guillaume Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 380 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

1.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 16%Had 0%Want 84%

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

14%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

71%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity27

〰 Sillage29

♥ Love / hate18

Category winners

LongevityBois de Paradis

SillageBois de Paradis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value100

Category winnerKyphenzé - Citrus RexBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fruity91%

woody83%

rose74%

sweet65%

warm spicy56%

floral100%

honey83%

citrus65%

amber48%

sweet30%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both amber 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

Citruses

Heart

LiatrisSageSpices

Base

Resins

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Spices and Resins. 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

Spring17

Summer0

Fall17

Winter100

Day17

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex44

Women44

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

Men17

Unisex0

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,588

PerfumerMichel Roudnitska

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#75,152

PerfumerPierre Guillaume

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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Pierre Guillaume's Citrus Rex launches with a sharp blast of sour lemons before descending into a dry, herbal haze of sage and bitter spices. The composition settles into a warm, mineral base of sandarac resin that hugs the skin tightly. It is built for hot summer days when you want a dry, aromatic citrus that avoids …

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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 Kyphenzé - Citrus Rex?

Bois de Paradis takes 3 of 4 categories. Bois de Paradis is rated 4.21/5 from 380 votes; Kyphenzé - Citrus Rex is rated 1.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Bois de Paradis for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Kyphenzé - Citrus Rex for a floral and honey character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois de Paradis or Kyphenzé - Citrus Rex?

Bois de Paradis lasts longest (Bois de Paradis 69/100, Kyphenzé - Citrus Rex 27/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois de Paradis or Kyphenzé - Citrus Rex?

Bois de Paradis projects furthest (Bois de Paradis 66/100, Kyphenzé - Citrus Rex 29/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois de Paradis and Kyphenzé - Citrus Rex smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Citruses, Spices and Resins.

Is Bois de Paradis or Kyphenzé - Citrus Rex better for summer or winter?

Bois de Paradis suits evening wear; Kyphenzé - Citrus Rex suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois de Paradis and Kyphenzé - Citrus Rex?

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. Kyphenzé - Citrus Rex has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Liatris, Sage and Spices, a base of Resins.