Fragrance comparison

Bois Dormant vs Mauboussin Pour Lui in Red

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 340 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bois Dormant

Celine

4.04255 votes

Rank #11,268 WoodyAromatic

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51%scent match

Some overlap

Mauboussin Pour Lui in Red

Mauboussin

3.5385 votes

Rank #16,372 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois Dormant takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bois Dormant
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mauboussin Pour Lui in Red
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Bois Dormant4/7

Mauboussin Pour Lui in Red3/7

Ratings & consensus: Bois Dormant
Community sentiment: Bois Dormant
Longevity: Mauboussin Pour Lui in Red
Sillage & projection: Mauboussin Pour Lui in Red
Value for money: Mauboussin Pour Lui in Red
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

Mauboussin Pour Lui in RedMauboussin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 255 votes

Have 35%Had 8%Want 57%

3.53/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 62%Had 12%Want 26%

Category winnerBois DormantRating 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

23%Love

31%Like

26%Ok

14%Dislike

6%Hate

78 votes

Category winnerBois DormantMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityMauboussin Pour Lui in Red

SillageMauboussin Pour Lui in Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value70

Category winnerMauboussin Pour Lui in RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

iris72%

powdery58%

earthy44%

fresh spicy30%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

leather74%

citrus65%

lavender56%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic 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

GingerJuniper BerriesBergamot

Heart

GeraniumLavenderVetiver

Base

LeatherSandalwoodCedar

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

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBois DormantMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men45

Unisex48

Women7

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

Men81

Unisex19

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,268

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#16,372

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

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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Mauboussin Pour Lui in Red opens with a bright hit of ginger, juniper and bergamot, then settles into lavender, woods and a soft leather base. On skin it usually reads spicy, aromatic and slightly sweet, with some wearers noticing a cherry, coffee or boozy nuance that is not listed in the notes. It suits cooler weathe…

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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 Mauboussin Pour Lui in Red?

Bois Dormant takes 4 of 7 categories. Bois Dormant is rated 4.04/5 from 255 votes; Mauboussin Pour Lui in Red is rated 3.53/5 from 85 votes. Choose Bois Dormant for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mauboussin Pour Lui in Red for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bois Dormant or Mauboussin Pour Lui in Red?

Mauboussin Pour Lui in Red lasts longest (Mauboussin Pour Lui in Red 62/100, Bois Dormant 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois Dormant or Mauboussin Pour Lui in Red?

Mauboussin Pour Lui in Red projects furthest (Mauboussin Pour Lui in Red 50/100, Bois Dormant 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois Dormant and Mauboussin Pour Lui in Red smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Bergamot, Cedar and Vetiver.

Is Bois Dormant or Mauboussin Pour Lui in Red better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bois Dormant is the stronger pick. For winter, Mauboussin Pour Lui in Red is the stronger pick. Bois Dormant suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois Dormant and Mauboussin Pour Lui in Red?

Bois Dormant has top notes of Juniper Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris Root, a base of Cedar and Vetiver. Mauboussin Pour Lui in Red has top notes of Ginger, Juniper Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender and Vetiver, a base of Leather, Sandalwood and Cedar.