Fragrance comparison

Bois Dormant vs When A Man Loves A Woman

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 267 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bois Dormant

Celine

4.04255 votes

Rank #11,268 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

When A Man Loves A Woman

Mith

4.0012 votes

Rank #36,598 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois Dormant takes 4 of 5 categories.

Bois Dormant
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
When A Man Loves A Woman
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bois Dormant4/5

When A Man Loves A Woman1/5

Ratings & consensus: Bois Dormant
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bois Dormant
Sillage & projection: Bois Dormant
Value for money: When A Man Loves A Woman
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

When A Man Loves A WomanMith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 255 votes

Have 35%Had 8%Want 57%

4.00/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 55%Had 6%Want 39%

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

17%Love

67%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBois Dormant

SillageBois Dormant

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value72

Category winnerWhen A Man Loves A WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

iris72%

powdery58%

earthy44%

fresh spicy30%

warm spicy100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

amber70%

musky60%

rose50%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

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

CardamomAngelicaLemonGinger

Heart

GinRoseJuniper BerriesOrris Root

Base

VetiverBenzoinCognac

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Orris Root 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

Summer86

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men45

Unisex48

Women7

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

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,268

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#36,598

PerfumerFlorian Gallo

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Mith When A Man Loves A Woman opens with a bright gin and citrus sparkle, sharpened by ginger and cardamom. As it settles, green aromatic facets, soft rose and a powdery orris touch sit over vetiver, benzoin and a hint of cognac warmth. It usually reads as a clean woody spicy scent with a fresh, slightly boozy idea ra…

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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 When A Man Loves A Woman?

Bois Dormant takes 4 of 5 categories. Bois Dormant is rated 4.04/5 from 255 votes; When A Man Loves A Woman is rated 4.00/5 from 12 votes. Choose Bois Dormant for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose When A Man Loves A Woman for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois Dormant or When A Man Loves A Woman?

They last about the same: Bois Dormant 59/100, When A Man Loves A Woman 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bois Dormant or When A Man Loves A Woman?

Projection is very close: Bois Dormant 43/100, When A Man Loves A Woman 42/100 for sillage.

Do Bois Dormant and When A Man Loves A Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Orris Root and Vetiver.

Is Bois Dormant or When A Man Loves A Woman better for summer or winter?

Bois Dormant suits daytime wear; When A Man Loves A Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois Dormant and When A Man Loves A Woman?

Bois Dormant has top notes of Juniper Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris Root, a base of Cedar and Vetiver. When A Man Loves A Woman has top notes of Cardamom, Angelica, Lemon and Ginger, heart notes of Gin, Rose, Juniper Berries and Orris Root, a base of Vetiver, Benzoin and Cognac.