Fragrance comparison

Bois Dormant vs Fakhar Black

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 6,547 ratings analysed

Bois Dormant

Celine

4.04255 votes

Rank #11,268 WoodyAromatic

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48%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Fakhar Black

Lattafa Perfumes

4.256,292 votes

Rank #23,057 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fakhar Black takes 5 of 7 categories.

Bois Dormant
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fakhar Black
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Bois Dormant2/7

Fakhar Black5/7

Ratings & consensus: Fakhar Black
Community sentiment: Fakhar Black
Longevity: Fakhar Black
Sillage & projection: Fakhar Black
Value for money: Fakhar Black
Versatility: Bois Dormant
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

Fakhar BlackLattafa Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 255 votes

Have 35%Had 8%Want 57%

4.25/ 5 · 6,292 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

Category winnerFakhar BlackRating 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

47%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

6,292 votes

Category winnerFakhar BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityFakhar Black

SillageFakhar Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value86

Category winnerFakhar BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

iris72%

powdery58%

earthy44%

fresh spicy30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

fruity77%

fresh69%

citrus61%

Scent match48%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

AppleBergamotGinger

Heart

LavenderSageJuniper BerriesGeranium

Base

Tonka BeanCedarAmberwoodVetiver

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBois DormantMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men45

Unisex48

Women7

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

Men92

Unisex7

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,268

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#23,057

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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Fakhar Black by Lattafa Perfumes is an aromatic and fresh spicy fragrance for men launched in 2022. It centers on a sharp apple and ginger opening that settles into a woody lavender heart. This versatile scent performs well for daily office wear, gym sessions, or casual outings during spring and summer months when a c…

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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 Fakhar Black?

Fakhar Black takes 5 of 7 categories. Bois Dormant is rated 4.04/5 from 255 votes; Fakhar Black is rated 4.25/5 from 6,292 votes. Choose Bois Dormant for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fakhar Black for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bois Dormant or Fakhar Black?

Fakhar Black lasts longest (Fakhar Black 63/100, Bois Dormant 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois Dormant or Fakhar Black?

Fakhar Black projects furthest (Fakhar Black 52/100, Bois Dormant 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois Dormant and Fakhar Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% 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 Fakhar Black better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bois Dormant is the stronger pick. For winter, Bois Dormant is the stronger pick. Bois Dormant suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois Dormant and Fakhar Black?

Bois Dormant has top notes of Juniper Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris Root, a base of Cedar and Vetiver. Fakhar Black has top notes of Apple, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Lavender, Sage, Juniper Berries and Geranium, a base of Tonka Bean, Cedar, Amberwood and Vetiver.