Fragrance comparison

Bois Dormant vs Kenzo pour Homme

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 4,120 ratings analysed

Bois Dormant

Celine

4.04255 votes

Rank #11,268 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Kenzo pour Homme

Kenzo

4.073,865 votes

Rank #23,437 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kenzo pour Homme takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bois Dormant
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kenzo pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Bois Dormant3/7

Kenzo pour Homme4/7

Ratings & consensus: Kenzo pour Homme
Community sentiment: Bois Dormant
Longevity: Kenzo pour Homme
Sillage & projection: Kenzo pour Homme
Value for money: Kenzo pour Homme
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

Kenzo pour HommeKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 255 votes

Have 35%Had 8%Want 57%

4.07/ 5 · 3,865 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

Category winnerKenzo pour HommeRating 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

44%Love

36%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

3,865 votes

Category winnerBois DormantMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityKenzo pour Homme

SillageKenzo pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value61

Category winnerKenzo pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

iris72%

powdery58%

earthy44%

fresh spicy30%

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

marine58%

powdery44%

conifer30%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and powdery

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

Sea NotesMahoganySageBergamotLemon

Heart

PineJuniper BerriesCarnationNutmegRoseLily-of-the-ValleyCarawayJasmine

Base

Balsam FirSandalwoodCedarMuskOakmossVetiverAmberLabdanum

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

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBois DormantMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men45

Unisex48

Women7

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

Men87

Unisex10

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,268

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#23,437

PerfumerChristian Mathieu

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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Kenzo pour Homme by Kenzo broke away from sweet summer colognes when it debuted in 1991. Perfumer Christian Mathieu constructed a stark, moody marine profile by pairing briny ocean spray with dense pine needles and dark mahogany. The opening hits skin with sharp sage, sour bergamot, and a distinctive blast of salty se…

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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 Kenzo pour Homme?

Kenzo pour Homme takes 4 of 7 categories. Bois Dormant is rated 4.04/5 from 255 votes; Kenzo pour Homme is rated 4.07/5 from 3,865 votes. Choose Bois Dormant for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kenzo pour Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bois Dormant or Kenzo pour Homme?

Kenzo pour Homme lasts longest (Kenzo pour Homme 71/100, Bois Dormant 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois Dormant or Kenzo pour Homme?

Kenzo pour Homme projects furthest (Kenzo pour Homme 61/100, Bois Dormant 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois Dormant and Kenzo pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Bergamot, Cedar and Vetiver.

Is Bois Dormant or Kenzo pour Homme 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 Kenzo pour Homme?

Bois Dormant has top notes of Juniper Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris Root, a base of Cedar and Vetiver. Kenzo pour Homme has top notes of Sea Notes, Mahogany, Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Pine, Juniper Berries, Carnation and Nutmeg, a base of Balsam Fir, Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk.