Bois des Iles vs Versus Uomo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Versus Uomo takes 5 of 7 categories.
Bois des IlesChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Versus UomoChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Bois des Iles2/7
Versus Uomo5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Bois des Iles
- Community sentiment
- Bois des Iles
- Longevity
- Versus Uomo
- Sillage & projection
- Versus Uomo
- Value for money
- Versus Uomo
- Versatility
- Versus Uomo
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Versus Uomo
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bois des IlesChanelVersus UomoVersaceWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.34/ 5 · 1,907 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
4.16/ 5 · 607 votes
Have 37%Had 39%Want 24%
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
50%Love
36%Like
4%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
499 votes
Category winnerBois des IlesMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVersus Uomo
SillageVersus Uomo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVersus UomoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
powdery92%
amber84%
aldehydic77%
iris69%
fresh61%
citrus100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
powdery69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, 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
LavenderLimeLemonBergamotPeachPetitgrainMandarin OrangeGreen Notes
Heart
Brazilian RosewoodBalsam FirCarnationJasmineCorianderOrris Root
Base
AmberVanillaSandalwoodMuskCedarTonka BeanBenzoin
InformationalShared notesCoriander, 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
Fall0
Winter94
Day–
Night–
Category winnerVersus UomoMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,630
PerfumerErnest Beaux
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#1,015
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews112
Category winnerVersus UomoHigher 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 →Versace Versus Uomo opens with a sharp burst of lime and lemon, backed by lavender. It quickly shifts into a dry cedar and warm benzoin base. This vintage release fits colder autumn evenings when you want a dry, citrus wood profile that stands apart from modern sweet trends.
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 Versus Uomo?
Versus Uomo takes 5 of 7 categories. Bois des Iles is rated 4.34/5 from 1,907 votes; Versus Uomo is rated 4.16/5 from 607 votes. Choose Bois des Iles for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Versus Uomo for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Bois des Iles or Versus Uomo?
Versus Uomo lasts longest (Versus Uomo 73/100, Bois des Iles 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bois des Iles or Versus Uomo?
Versus Uomo projects furthest (Versus Uomo 68/100, Bois des Iles 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bois des Iles and Versus Uomo smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Coriander, Peach, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange.
Is Bois des Iles or Versus Uomo 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 Versus Uomo?
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. Versus Uomo has top notes of Lavender, Lime, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Brazilian Rosewood, Balsam Fir, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk.
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