Fragrance comparison

Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum vs Rhodamine

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

Updated 2 Nov 2026 699 ratings analysed

2 wins

Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum

Chanel

4.28697 votes

Rank #27,137 WoodyYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Rhodamine

Pecksniff's

3.002 votes

Rank #64,722 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum takes 2 of 3 categories.

Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a woody and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rhodamine
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum2/3

Rhodamine1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Rhodamine
Value for money: Not scored
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 ParfumChanel

RhodaminePecksniff's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 697 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityBois des Iles Eau de Parfum

SillageRhodamine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

yellow floral91%

amber83%

vanilla74%

powdery65%

sweet56%

citrus100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, vanilla and powdery

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

Mandarin OrangeOrangeBergamotPlum

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineRose

Base

SandalwoodCedarTonka BeanHeliotropeVanilla

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

Spring50

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex56

Women38

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,137

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,722

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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…

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Rhodamine is a citrus-floral woody scent that opens bright with mandarin, orange and bergamot, then softens into jasmine, rose and ylang-ylang. The dry-down looks smoother and sweeter, with vanilla, tonka, heliotrope and woods adding a powdery finish. It suits someone who likes classic feminine florals with fruit at t…

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 Rhodamine?

Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum takes 2 of 3 categories. Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum is rated 4.28/5 from 697 votes; Rhodamine is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum for a woody and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rhodamine for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum or Rhodamine?

Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum 66/100, Rhodamine 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum or Rhodamine?

Rhodamine projects furthest (Rhodamine 100/100, Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum and Rhodamine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Sandalwood and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum or Rhodamine better for summer or winter?

Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; Rhodamine suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum and Rhodamine?

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. Rhodamine has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Orange, Bergamot and Plum, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Tonka Bean and Heliotrope.