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Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum vs Je t'aime Jane

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

Updated 726 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Je t'aime Jane takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum

    Choose it for a woody and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Je t'aime Jane

    Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum3/7
Je t'aime Jane4/7
Ratings & consensus
Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment
Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum
Longevity
Je t'aime Jane
Sillage & projection
Je t'aime Jane
Value for money
Je t'aime Jane
Versatility
Je t'aime Jane
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Bois des Iles Eau de ParfumChanel
Je t'aime JaneBella Freud
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.28/ 5 · 697 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
3.52/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 15%Had 8%Want 77%
Category winnerBois des Iles Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
51%Love
34%Like
8%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate

697 votes

14%Love
48%Like
14%Ok
24%Dislike
0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerBois des Iles Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate82
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate63
Category winners

LongevityJe t'aime Jane

SillageJe t'aime Jane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value33
¤ Price value50
Category winnerJe t'aime JaneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
yellow floral91%
amber83%
vanilla74%
powdery65%
sweet56%
white floral100%
amber92%
citrus84%
tuberose77%
sweet69%
woody61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both amber, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
BergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
SandalwoodYlang-Ylang
Base6-8+ hrs
ResinsWoody NotesVanillaTonka Bean
Top
Ylang-YlangBergamotMandarin OrangePeachGeranium
Heart
JasmineTuberoseOrange BlossomRoseHyacinth
Base
MyrhhPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodAmberVanillaOlibanumTonka Bean
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 season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter97
Day100
Night66
Spring100
Summer33
Fall100
Winter17
Day86
Night100
Category winnerJe t'aime JaneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men6
Unisex56
Women38
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,137

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,178

PerfumerBeverley Bayne, Christian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBois des Iles Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel 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 →

Je t'aime Jane by Bella Freud presents a playful, bohemian floral scent profile. Built around night blooming jasmine and warm amber, it fits casual spring afternoons. The light, girlish character is balanced by a subtle base of myrrh and patchouli, making it a distinct option for those seeking a vintage-leaning floral…

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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum or Je t'aime Jane?

Je t'aime Jane takes 4 of 7 categories. Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum is rated 4.28/5 from 697 votes; Je t'aime Jane is rated 3.52/5 from 29 votes. Choose Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum for a woody and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Je t'aime Jane for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum or Je t'aime Jane?

Je t'aime Jane lasts longest (Je t'aime Jane 71/100, Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum or Je t'aime Jane?

Je t'aime Jane projects furthest (Je t'aime Jane 70/100, Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum and Je t'aime Jane smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Sandalwood and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum or Je t'aime Jane better for summer or winter?

For summer, Je t'aime Jane 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; Je t'aime Jane suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum and Je t'aime Jane?

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. Je t'aime Jane has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Myrhh, Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood.

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