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Bois Dorès vs Jubilation XXV Man

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

Updated 6,536 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois Dorès takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Bois Dorès

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Jubilation XXV Man

    Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Bois Dorès4/7
Jubilation XXV Man2/7
Ratings & consensus
Jubilation XXV Man
Community sentiment
Bois Dorès
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
Jubilation XXV Man
Value for money
Bois Dorès
Versatility
Bois Dorès
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Bois Dorès

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Bois DorèsPrivezarah
Jubilation XXV ManAmouage
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.52/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 38%Had 9%Want 53%
4.39/ 5 · 6,505 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
Category winnerJubilation XXV ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
61%Love
29%Like
10%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

31 votes

62%Love
25%Like
6%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate

6,505 votes

Category winnerBois DorèsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate88
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageJubilation XXV Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value82
¤ Price value36
Category winnerBois DorèsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
woody92%
iris84%
honey77%
powdery69%
warm spicy61%
amber100%
sweet92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
balsamic69%
fruity61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
Olibanum
Heart2 to 4 hours
OrrisMyrrhPatchouli
Base5 to 8 hours
Woody NotesHoneyAmberLeatherWhite Musk
Top
BlackberryOlibanumLabdanumOrangeCorianderTarragon
Heart
HoneyGuaiac WoodCinnamonCloveBay LeafRoseOrchidCelery Seeds
Base
OpoponaxAgarwood (Oud)MyrrhPatchouliAmbergrisMuskCedarImmortelle
InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Myrrh, Patchouli and Honey. Durations are only published for Bois Dorès, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring87
Summer30
Fall100
Winter91
Day100
Night86
Spring61
Summer22
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBois DorèsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men33
Unisex56
Women11
Men84
Unisex15
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,838

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#24,979

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBois DorèsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bois Dorès by Privezarah offers a smooth balance of smoky resin, powdery root, and warm sweetness. It opens with the dry, resinous glow of olibanum incense before moving into a heart of powdery orris, earthy patchouli, and warm myrrh. The base rests on soft woody notes, sweet honey, golden amber, gentle leather, and c…

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Amouage Jubilation XXV Man opens with a rich burst of blackberry and frankincense. It transitions into a warm honeyed heart before settling into a resinous base of myrrh and patchouli. This dark, dried-fruit scent fits formal winter evenings and cool autumn days.

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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 Dorès or Jubilation XXV Man?

Bois Dorès takes 4 of 7 categories. Bois Dorès is rated 4.52/5 from 31 votes; Jubilation XXV Man is rated 4.39/5 from 6,505 votes. Choose Bois Dorès for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Jubilation XXV Man for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bois Dorès or Jubilation XXV Man?

They last about the same: Bois Dorès 74/100, Jubilation XXV Man 74/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bois Dorès or Jubilation XXV Man?

Jubilation XXV Man projects furthest (Jubilation XXV Man 62/100, Bois Dorès 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois Dorès and Jubilation XXV Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Myrrh, Patchouli and Honey.

Is Bois Dorès or Jubilation XXV Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bois Dorès is the stronger pick. For winter, Jubilation XXV Man is the stronger pick. Bois Dorès suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois Dorès and Jubilation XXV Man?

Bois Dorès has top notes of Olibanum, heart notes of Orris, Myrrh and Patchouli, a base of Woody Notes, Honey, Amber and Leather. Jubilation XXV Man has top notes of Blackberry, Olibanum, Labdanum and Orange, heart notes of Honey, Guaiac Wood, Cinnamon and Clove, a base of Opoponax, Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh and Patchouli.

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