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Bois Des Iles Parfum vs Montri

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

Updated 523 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois Des Iles Parfum takes 5 of 8 categories.

  • Bois Des Iles Parfum

    Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

  • Montri

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Bois Des Iles Parfum5/8
Montri2/8
Ratings & consensus
Bois Des Iles Parfum
Community sentiment
Bois Des Iles Parfum
Longevity
Bois Des Iles Parfum
Sillage & projection
Bois Des Iles Parfum
Value for money
Montri
Versatility
Bois Des Iles Parfum
Note pyramid (duration)
Tie
Fragranxe ranking
Montri

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Bois Des Iles ParfumChanel
MontriParfums Dusita
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.58/ 5 · 161 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
3.93/ 5 · 362 votes
Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%
Category winnerBois Des Iles ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
72%Love
20%Like
4%Ok
2%Dislike
2%Hate

161 votes

38%Love
33%Like
15%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate

362 votes

Category winnerBois Des Iles ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate90
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityBois Des Iles Parfum

SillageBois Des Iles Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value39
¤ Price value48
Category winnerMontriBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
sweet92%
vanilla84%
warm spicy77%
yellow floral69%
powdery61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
oud84%
leather77%
rose69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
SandalwoodGingerbreadYlang-YlangVetiverVanillaTonka BeanDamask RoseJasmineBitter Almond

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins
SaffronDried FruitsNutmegOreganoCinnamonPetitgrainCoriander
Heart2-4 hrs
Rose de MaiDamask RoseLeatherOrris RootYlang-YlangJasmine Sambac
Base6-10+ hrs
Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodPatchouliOakVetiverTonka BeanCedar
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring80
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night91
Spring65
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day96
Night100
Category winnerBois Des Iles ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex38
Women62
Men29
Unisex63
Women9
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,529

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,966

PerfumerPissara Umavijani

Launched—

Reviews54

Category winnerMontriHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Bois Des Iles Parfum opens with a brief burst of crisp aldehyde brightness before sinking directly into its legendary core of creamy sandalwood and warm gingerbread spice. You get an immediate flash of bitter almond and ylang-ylang petals, which soften the dry woodiness into something velvety and rich. Because …

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Montri opens with a sharp flash of aromatic oregano and coriander before settling into rich dried fruits and saffron. The spicy warmth gives way to velvety Damask rose and powdery orris root, creating an earthy, antique floral heart. In the base, smooth Palao agarwood meets cedar and patchouli without any dirty animal…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bois Des Iles Parfum or Montri?

Bois Des Iles Parfum takes 5 of 8 categories. Bois Des Iles Parfum is rated 4.58/5 from 161 votes; Montri is rated 3.93/5 from 362 votes. Choose Bois Des Iles Parfum for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Montri for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois Des Iles Parfum or Montri?

They last about the same: Bois Des Iles Parfum 73/100, Montri 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bois Des Iles Parfum or Montri?

Bois Des Iles Parfum projects furthest (Bois Des Iles Parfum 62/100, Montri 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois Des Iles Parfum and Montri smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Ylang-Ylang, Vetiver and Tonka Bean.

Is Bois Des Iles Parfum or Montri better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bois Des Iles Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Bois Des Iles Parfum is the stronger pick. Bois Des Iles Parfum suits daytime wear; Montri suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois Des Iles Parfum and Montri?

Bois Des Iles Parfum features Sandalwood, Gingerbread, Ylang-Ylang, Vetiver and Vanilla. Montri has top notes of Saffron, Dried Fruits, Nutmeg and Oregano, heart notes of Rose de Mai, Damask Rose, Leather and Orris Root, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Patchouli and Oak.

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