Fragrance comparison

Bois Doré vs Almeria

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,446 ratings analysed

Bois Doré

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.292,336 votes

Rank #708 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Almeria

Loumari

4.03110 votes

Rank #7,949 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Almeria takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bois Doré
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Almeria
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Bois Doré3/7

Almeria4/7

Ratings & consensus: Bois Doré
Community sentiment: Bois Doré
Longevity: Almeria
Sillage & projection: Almeria
Value for money: Almeria
Versatility: Almeria
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bois Doré

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois DoréVan Cleef & Arpels

AlmeriaLoumari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 2,336 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.03/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerBois DoréRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

2,336 votes

47%Love

25%Like

16%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

88 votes

Category winnerBois DoréMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAlmeria

SillageAlmeria

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value51

Category winnerAlmeriaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet92%

woody84%

almond77%

tobacco69%

powdery61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

tobacco69%

rose61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both sweet and tobacco

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperMineral notes

Heart2-4 hrs

VanillaAlmondTobaccoCedar

Base6-8+ hrs

Tonka BeanTeak WoodMusk

Top

Bitter OrangeAlmondelemi

Heart

Black PepperRoseCinnamon

Base

TobaccoVirginia CedarMuskCaramelVanilla

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Vanilla, Almond and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Bois Doré, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day84

Night100

Spring100

Summer48

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAlmeriaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex59

Women28

Men18

Unisex65

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#708

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#7,949

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerBois DoréHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Van Cleef & Arpels Bois Doré is a warm, enveloping fragrance that blends sweet gourmand comfort with refined dry woods. It opens with an unexpected pairing of cracked black pepper and cool mineral notes before settling into a rich heart of creamy vanilla, roasted almond, and aromatic cedar. In the base, comforting ton…

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Almeria by Loumari is an intricate oriental vanilla that balances bright citrus against a warm, leathery tobacco core. Designed by Amelie Bourgeois, this unisex fragrance centers on a interplay of almond and caramel, grounded by Virginia cedar and musk. It offers a sophisticated, adaptable profile suitable for transit…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bois Doré or Almeria?

Almeria takes 4 of 7 categories. Bois Doré is rated 4.29/5 from 2,336 votes; Almeria is rated 4.03/5 from 110 votes. Choose Bois Doré for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Almeria for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bois Doré or Almeria?

Almeria lasts longest (Almeria 78/100, Bois Doré 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois Doré or Almeria?

Almeria projects furthest (Almeria 67/100, Bois Doré 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois Doré and Almeria smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and tobacco accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Vanilla, Almond and Tobacco.

Is Bois Doré or Almeria better for summer or winter?

For summer, Almeria is the stronger pick. For winter, Bois Doré is the stronger pick. Bois Doré suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois Doré and Almeria?

Bois Doré has top notes of Black Pepper and Mineral notes, heart notes of Vanilla, Almond, Tobacco and Cedar, a base of Tonka Bean, Teak Wood and Musk. Almeria has top notes of Bitter Orange, Almond and elemi, heart notes of Black Pepper, Rose and Cinnamon, a base of Tobacco, Virginia Cedar, Musk and Caramel.