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Bois des Iles vs CK Be We Are One Magnets

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

Updated 1,926 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois des Iles takes 4 of 6 categories.

  • Bois des Iles

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear.

  • CK Be We Are One Magnets

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Bois des Iles4/6
CK Be We Are One Magnets2/6
Ratings & consensus
Bois des Iles
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Bois des Iles
Sillage & projection
CK Be We Are One Magnets
Value for money
CK Be We Are One Magnets
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Bois des Iles
Fragranxe ranking
Bois des Iles

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Bois des IlesChanel
CK Be We Are One MagnetsCalvin Klein
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.34/ 5 · 1,907 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
3.79/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 18%Had 10%Want 72%
Category winnerBois des IlesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
53%Love
36%Like
2%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate

1,907 votes

37%Love
37%Like
0%Ok
21%Dislike
5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityBois des Iles

SillageCK Be We Are One Magnets

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value32
¤ Price value100
Category winnerCK Be We Are One MagnetsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
powdery92%
amber84%
aldehydic77%
iris69%
fresh61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
lavender69%
powdery61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
AldehydesCorianderNeroliPeachBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
Ylang-YlangIrisOrris RootJasmineRoseLilacLily-of-the-Valley
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodAmberBenzoinTonka BeanOpoponaxVanillaMuskVetiver
Top30 to 45 minutes
LavenderBergamotJuniper BerriesMintMandarin Orange
Heart1 to 2 hours
MagnoliaPeachSpices
Base3 to 5 hours
MuskSandalwoodVirginia CedarOpoponaxTonka Bean
Category winnerBois des IlesLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring89
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night53
Spring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men3
Unisex56
Women41
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,811

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,472

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBois des IlesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Bois des Iles greets you with a sparkling fizz of aldehydes and sweet mandarin orange before settling into warm woods. The opening is bright and crisp like vintage bath soap. Give it twenty minutes on skin. Soon, buttery sandalwood and powdery iris take over, creating an intimate, cozy warmth reminiscent of gin…

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CK Be We Are One Magnets by Calvin Klein offers an easygoing aromatic profile that opens with a burst of bergamot, crisp mint, and herbal lavender. A splash of mandarin orange and tart juniper berries brightens the initial spray before settling toward a softer core. As the scent develops, gentle magnolia and juicy pea…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bois des Iles or CK Be We Are One Magnets?

Bois des Iles takes 4 of 6 categories. Bois des Iles is rated 4.34/5 from 1,907 votes; CK Be We Are One Magnets is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes. Choose Bois des Iles for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose CK Be We Are One Magnets for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois des Iles or CK Be We Are One Magnets?

Bois des Iles lasts longest (Bois des Iles 61/100, CK Be We Are One Magnets 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois des Iles or CK Be We Are One Magnets?

CK Be We Are One Magnets projects furthest (CK Be We Are One Magnets 59/100, Bois des Iles 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois des Iles and CK Be We Are One Magnets smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Peach, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Sandalwood.

Is Bois des Iles or CK Be We Are One Magnets better for summer or winter?

Bois des Iles suits daytime wear; CK Be We Are One Magnets suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois des Iles and CK Be We Are One Magnets?

Bois des Iles has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Neroli and Peach, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Iris, Orris Root and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Benzoin and Tonka Bean. CK Be We Are One Magnets has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Juniper Berries and Mint, heart notes of Magnolia, Peach and Spices, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar and Opoponax.

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