Bois des Iles vs M1
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Bois des IlesChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
M1Choose it for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bois des Iles2/4
M12/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Bois des Iles
- Sillage & projection
- M1
- Value for money
- M1
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bois des Iles
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bois des IlesChanelM1Michael CincoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.34/ 5 · 1,907 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate53%Love
36%Like
2%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
1,907 votes
0%Love
100%Like
0%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
Category winners
LongevityBois des Iles
SillageM1
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerM1Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
powdery92%
amber84%
aldehydic77%
iris69%
fresh61%
vanilla100%
aromatic92%
earthy84%
powdery77%
almond69%
amber61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both powdery and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
AldehydesCorianderNeroliPeachBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
Ylang-YlangIrisOrris RootJasmineRoseLilacLily-of-the-Valley
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodAmberBenzoinTonka BeanOpoponaxVanillaMuskVetiver
Top
CassisBergamotNeroliPeachPearMandarin Orange
Heart
HeliotropePatchouliYlang YlangSandalwoodJasmineRose
Base
Tonka BeanVetiverWhite MuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesNeroli, Peach, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Bois des Iles, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring89
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night53
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,491
PerfumerErnest Beaux
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#65,632
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBois des IlesHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChanel 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…
Reviews →M1 opens with bright citrus and juicy fruit, then settles into a softer floral heart with rose, jasmine and a creamy heliotrope touch. The dry-down looks warmer and smoother, with vanilla, tonka, musk and sandalwood giving it a polished, feminine feel. On paper, this reads like a modern floral gourmand-leaning scent w…
Reviews →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 M1?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Bois des Iles is rated 4.34/5 from 1,907 votes; M1 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Bois des Iles for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose M1 for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Bois des Iles or M1?
They last about the same: Bois des Iles 61/100, M1 60/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Bois des Iles or M1?
M1 projects furthest (M1 63/100, Bois des Iles 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bois des Iles and M1 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Neroli, Peach, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange.
Is Bois des Iles or M1 better for summer or winter?
Bois des Iles suits daytime wear; M1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bois des Iles and M1?
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. M1 has top notes of Cassis, Bergamot, Neroli and Peach, heart notes of Heliotrope, Patchouli, Ylang Ylang and Sandalwood, a base of Tonka Bean, Vetiver, White Musk and Vanilla.
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