Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum vs Mellow Yellow
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 5 categories.
Bois des Iles Eau de ParfumChoose it for a woody and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mellow YellowChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum5/5
Mellow Yellow0/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum
- Value for money
- Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum
- Versatility
- Not scored
- 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 ParfumChanelMellow YellowJardin de ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.28/ 5 · 697 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
2.67/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 13%Had 3%Want 84%
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
8%Love
17%Like
33%Ok
17%Dislike
25%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBois des Iles Eau de Parfum
SillageBois des Iles Eau de Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBois des Iles Eau de ParfumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
yellow floral91%
amber83%
vanilla74%
powdery65%
sweet56%
fruity100%
woody92%
citrus84%
sweet77%
fresh69%
musky61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and sweet
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
AppleLemonBergamotRed FruitsBlack CurrantMandarin OrangePineappleCoconut
Heart
Ylang-YlangWoody NotesJasmineSweet Notes
Base
MuskSandalwoodVanillaPatchouliAmberTonka 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 seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter97
Day100
Night66
Spring100
Summer100
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night71
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#27,137
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#68,204
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBois des Iles Eau de ParfumHigher 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 →Mellow Yellow opens with a sharp spray of lemon, mandarin orange, and tart pineapple before settling into a thick center of sweet ylang-ylang and jasmine. As the initial citrus crispness recedes over the first half hour, warm sandalwood, amber, and vanilla pull the scent down into heavy gourmand territory. It wears be…
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 Mellow Yellow?
Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 5 categories. Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum is rated 4.28/5 from 697 votes; Mellow Yellow is rated 2.67/5 from 12 votes. Choose Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum for a woody and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mellow Yellow for a fruity and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum or Mellow Yellow?
They last about the same: Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum 66/100, Mellow Yellow 64/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum or Mellow Yellow?
Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum 55/100, Mellow Yellow 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum and Mellow Yellow smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Sandalwood and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum or Mellow Yellow better for summer or winter?
Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; Mellow Yellow suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum and Mellow Yellow?
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. Mellow Yellow has top notes of Apple, Lemon, Bergamot and Red Fruits, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Woody Notes, Jasmine and Sweet Notes, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Patchouli.
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