Bois Doré vs White Widow
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
White Widow takes 4 of 7 categories.
Bois DoréChoose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
White WidowChoose it for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Bois Doré3/7
White Widow4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Bois Doré
- Community sentiment
- Bois Doré
- Longevity
- White Widow
- Sillage & projection
- White Widow
- Value for money
- White Widow
- Versatility
- White Widow
- 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 & ArpelsWhite WidowSynonymeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.29/ 5 · 2,336 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.04/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%
Category winnerBois DoréRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate52%Love
33%Like
8%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate
2,336 votes
49%Love
28%Like
5%Ok
12%Dislike
5%Hate
57 votes
Category winnerBois DoréMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityWhite Widow
SillageWhite Widow
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerWhite WidowBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
sweet92%
woody84%
almond77%
tobacco69%
powdery61%
vanilla100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
sweet69%
soft spicy61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both vanilla and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Black PepperMineral notes
Heart2-4 hrs
VanillaAlmondTobaccoCedar
Base6-8+ hrs
Tonka BeanTeak WoodMusk
Top
TobaccoAniseNutmegCorianderBlack PepperGinger
Heart
cannabisCinnamonCarnationHeliotropeCedar
Base
VanillaTonka BeanOakmossAmberPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Vanilla, Tobacco and Cedar. Durations are only published for Bois Doré, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring41
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day84
Night100
Spring31
Summer7
Fall100
Winter69
Day100
Night85
Category winnerWhite WidowMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#707
PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin
Launched—
Reviews206
Overall rank#30,734
PerfumerMarc Daniel Heimgartner
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBois DoréHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVan 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…
Reviews →White Widow by Synonyme is a sharp, spice-heavy aromatic that swaps traditional sweetness for a gritty edge of tobacco and black pepper. It opens with a medicinal kick of anise before the heart reveals a dry cedar and herbal cannabis profile. This scent is built for the enthusiast who wants a bold, woody presence with…
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 Doré or White Widow?
White Widow takes 4 of 7 categories. Bois Doré is rated 4.29/5 from 2,336 votes; White Widow is rated 4.04/5 from 57 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 White Widow for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Bois Doré or White Widow?
White Widow lasts longest (White Widow 74/100, Bois Doré 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bois Doré or White Widow?
White Widow projects furthest (White Widow 66/100, Bois Doré 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bois Doré and White Widow smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Vanilla, Tobacco and Cedar.
Is Bois Doré or White Widow better for summer or winter?
For summer, White Widow is the stronger pick. For winter, Bois Doré is the stronger pick. Bois Doré suits evening wear; White Widow suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bois Doré and White Widow?
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. White Widow has top notes of Tobacco, Anise, Nutmeg and Coriander, heart notes of cannabis, Cinnamon, Carnation and Heliotrope, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Oakmoss and Amber.
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