Bois des Iles vs Vanilla Shot
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
22%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Vanilla Shot takes 4 of 7 categories.
Bois des IlesChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Vanilla ShotChoose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Bois des Iles3/7
Vanilla Shot4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Bois des Iles
- Community sentiment
- Bois des Iles
- Longevity
- Vanilla Shot
- Sillage & projection
- Vanilla Shot
- Value for money
- Vanilla Shot
- Versatility
- Bois des Iles
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vanilla Shot
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bois des IlesChanelVanilla ShotOlfactive StudioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.34/ 5 · 1,907 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
3.65/ 5 · 296 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
Category winnerBois des IlesRating 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
24%Love
39%Like
16%Ok
19%Dislike
2%Hate
296 votes
Category winnerBois des IlesMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVanilla Shot
SillageVanilla Shot
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVanilla ShotBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
powdery92%
amber84%
aldehydic77%
iris69%
fresh61%
amber100%
vanilla92%
sweet84%
warm spicy77%
balsamic69%
fruity61%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both 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
SaffronAldehydesCoriander
Heart
Dried FruitsOpoponaxRose
Base
VanillaMyrrhBenzoinCaramel
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Coriander, Rose and Benzoin. 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
Spring44
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBois des IlesMost 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#9,427
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews29
Category winnerVanilla ShotHigher 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 →Vanilla Shot by Olfactive Studio starts with a dry, peppery blast that catches you off guard. Instead of a standard bakery sweetness, saffron and coriander create a dusty, warm spice frame. A clean, soapy pop of aldehydes cuts through the initial heat. As it settles on skin, the fragrance turns resinous and thick, sho…
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 Vanilla Shot?
Vanilla Shot takes 4 of 7 categories. Bois des Iles is rated 4.34/5 from 1,907 votes; Vanilla Shot is rated 3.65/5 from 296 votes. Choose Bois des Iles for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Vanilla Shot for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Bois des Iles or Vanilla Shot?
Vanilla Shot lasts longest (Vanilla Shot 73/100, Bois des Iles 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bois des Iles or Vanilla Shot?
Vanilla Shot projects furthest (Vanilla Shot 63/100, Bois des Iles 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bois des Iles and Vanilla Shot smell similar?
Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Coriander, Rose and Benzoin.
Is Bois des Iles or Vanilla Shot better for summer or winter?
For summer, Bois des Iles is the stronger pick. For winter, Bois des Iles is the stronger pick. Bois des Iles suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bois des Iles and Vanilla Shot?
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. Vanilla Shot has top notes of Saffron, Aldehydes and Coriander, heart notes of Dried Fruits, Opoponax and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Myrrh, Benzoin and Caramel.
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