Fragrance comparison

Bois Dormant vs Burj Noir

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 259 ratings analysed

Bois Dormant

Celine

4.04255 votes

Rank #11,268 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Burj Noir

Risala Elite

4.504 votes

Rank #46,382 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Burj Noir takes 3 of 4 categories.

Bois Dormant
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Burj Noir
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Bois Dormant1/4

Burj Noir3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois DormantCeline

Burj NoirRisala Elite

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 255 votes

Have 35%Had 8%Want 57%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 39%Had 0%Want 61%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

40%Like

13%Ok

5%Dislike

4%Hate

255 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityBurj Noir

SillageBurj Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value100

Category winnerBurj NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

iris72%

powdery58%

earthy44%

fresh spicy30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

soft spicy69%

herbal61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Juniper BerriesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris Root

Base6-8 hrs

CedarVetiver

Top

Pink PepperJuniper BerriesBergamotGingerLemon

Heart

LavenderSageOlibanumGeranium

Base

AmberSandalTonkaPatchouliVanillaVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Bergamot, Cedar and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Bois Dormant, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day100

Night39

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men45

Unisex48

Women7

Work 40%Casual 31%Date 20%Party 9%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,268

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#46,382

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBois DormantHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Celine Bois Dormant smells like soft tailoring in autumn air. Crisp juniper berries hit first. A bitter splash of bergamot accompanies the opening, delivering an initial solvent lift that settles within five minutes into creamy orris root butter. It feels exceptionally smooth. Rather than projecting across a crowded r…

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Burj Noir opens with a bright, peppery citrus lift, then settles into an aromatic heart of lavender, sage and olibanum. The dry-down looks warmer and smoother, with amber, woods, tonka and vanilla softening the sharper edges. It reads masculine, modern and easy to wear, especially if you like fresh spicy scents with a…

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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 Dormant or Burj Noir?

Burj Noir takes 3 of 4 categories. Bois Dormant is rated 4.04/5 from 255 votes; Burj Noir is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Bois Dormant for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Burj Noir for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois Dormant or Burj Noir?

They last about the same: Burj Noir 60/100, Bois Dormant 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bois Dormant or Burj Noir?

Burj Noir projects furthest (Burj Noir 58/100, Bois Dormant 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois Dormant and Burj Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Bergamot, Cedar and Vetiver.

Is Bois Dormant or Burj Noir better for summer or winter?

Bois Dormant suits daytime wear; Burj Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois Dormant and Burj Noir?

Bois Dormant has top notes of Juniper Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris Root, a base of Cedar and Vetiver. Burj Noir has top notes of Pink Pepper, Juniper Berries, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Lavender, Sage, Olibanum and Geranium, a base of Amber, Sandal, Tonka and Patchouli.