Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum vs Gelsomino Indiano
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gelsomino Indiano takes 4 of 7 categories.
Bois des Iles Eau de ParfumChoose it for a woody and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gelsomino IndianoChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum3/7
Gelsomino Indiano4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum
- Longevity
- Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Gelsomino Indiano
- Value for money
- Gelsomino Indiano
- Versatility
- Gelsomino Indiano
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gelsomino Indiano
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bois des Iles Eau de ParfumChanelGelsomino IndianoL'ErbolarioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.28/ 5 · 697 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
3.82/ 5 · 253 votes
Have 44%Had 22%Want 34%
Category winnerBois des Iles Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate51%Love
34%Like
8%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
697 votes
30%Love
43%Like
6%Ok
19%Dislike
1%Hate
253 votes
Category winnerBois des Iles Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBois des Iles Eau de Parfum
SillageGelsomino Indiano
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGelsomino IndianoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
yellow floral91%
amber83%
vanilla74%
powdery65%
sweet56%
white floral100%
woody92%
powdery84%
warm spicy77%
vanilla69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, yellow floral and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
BergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
SandalwoodYlang-Ylang
Base6-8+ hrs
ResinsWoody NotesVanillaTonka Bean
Top
Ylang-YlangTeaBergamotMandarin OrangeLemon
Heart
Indian JasmineNutmegGardeniaCinnamon
Base
SandalwoodBenzoinVanillaTonka BeanWhite MuskCarrot Seeds
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Sandalwood and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter97
Day100
Night66
Spring89
Summer37
Fall100
Winter94
Day100
Night72
Category winnerGelsomino IndianoMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,137
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#9,308
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews25
Category winnerGelsomino IndianoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChanel Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum delivers a plush, comforting interpretation of classic French perfumery. The first spray releases a brisk burst of mandarin orange and bergamot before settling into its true character. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus gives way to lush ylang-ylang petals draped over smooth, milky s…
Reviews →L'Erbolario Gelsomino Indiano pairs vibrant white florals with a woody, powdery foundation. The composition opens with citrus brightness from bergamot and mandarin orange alongside sweet ylang-ylang. At its core, thick Indian jasmine mixes with dry nutmeg and cinnamon, creating an oriental profile with surprising warm…
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 Eau de Parfum or Gelsomino Indiano?
Gelsomino Indiano takes 4 of 7 categories. Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum is rated 4.28/5 from 697 votes; Gelsomino Indiano is rated 3.82/5 from 253 votes. Choose Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum for a woody and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gelsomino Indiano for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum or Gelsomino Indiano?
Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum 66/100, Gelsomino Indiano 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum or Gelsomino Indiano?
Gelsomino Indiano projects furthest (Gelsomino Indiano 63/100, Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum and Gelsomino Indiano smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, yellow floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Sandalwood and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum or Gelsomino Indiano better for summer or winter?
For summer, Gelsomino Indiano is the stronger pick. For winter, Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; Gelsomino Indiano suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum and Gelsomino Indiano?
Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Sandalwood and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Resins, Woody Notes, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Gelsomino Indiano has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Tea, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Indian Jasmine, Nutmeg, Gardenia and Cinnamon, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.
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