Bois et Cuir vs Caline
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bois et Cuir takes 6 of 7 categories.
Bois et CuirChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
CalineChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Bois et Cuir6/7
Caline1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Bois et Cuir
- Community sentiment
- Bois et Cuir
- Longevity
- Bois et Cuir
- Sillage & projection
- Bois et Cuir
- Value for money
- Caline
- Versatility
- Bois et Cuir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bois et Cuir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bois et CuirVertusCalineGrèsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.08/ 5 · 156 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
3.75/ 5 · 181 votes
Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%
Category winnerBois et CuirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
41%Like
8%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
156 votes
24%Love
48%Like
6%Ok
21%Dislike
1%Hate
181 votes
Category winnerBois et CuirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBois et Cuir
SillageBois et Cuir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCalineBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
fresh69%
green61%
sweet100%
fruity92%
citrus84%
floral77%
green69%
vanilla61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both citrus and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitAppleIvyBergamotClary Sage
Heart
LavenderCedarCyclamenPatchouliAmberJasmine
Base
LeatherVanillaSandalwoodBalsam FirOakmossMuskTonka BeanAgarwood (Oud)
Top
AppleGrapefruitIvyMandarin Orange
Heart
LotusJasmineMimosaPlum
Base
PralineMuskVanillaTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Apple, Ivy and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer73
Fall0
Winter35
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter31
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBois et CuirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,974
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews16
Overall rank#13,559
PerfumerThierry Wasser
Launched—
Reviews25
Category winnerBois et CuirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBois et Cuir opens with a bright spark of grapefruit and ivy before settling into a smooth leather base warmed by vanilla. This unisex fragrance wears best in crisp spring weather, offering a refined, woody dry-down that lingers on the skin during transition months. It avoids the harshness of traditional heavy leather…
Reviews →Caline by Grès opens with a crisp burst of green apple, tart grapefruit, and crushed ivy leaves. Created by perfumer Thierry Wasser in 2005, this floral fruity eau de toilette blends bright citrus tops with a watery lotus and jasmine heart. As it settles on skin, rich praline, warm vanilla, and tonka bean build a swee…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Bois et Cuir or Caline?
Bois et Cuir takes 6 of 7 categories. Bois et Cuir is rated 4.08/5 from 156 votes; Caline is rated 3.75/5 from 181 votes. Choose Bois et Cuir for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Caline for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Bois et Cuir or Caline?
Bois et Cuir lasts longest (Bois et Cuir 72/100, Caline 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bois et Cuir or Caline?
Bois et Cuir projects furthest (Bois et Cuir 65/100, Caline 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bois et Cuir and Caline smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and green accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Apple, Ivy and Jasmine.
Is Bois et Cuir or Caline better for summer or winter?
For summer, Bois et Cuir is the stronger pick. For winter, Bois et Cuir is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bois et Cuir and Caline?
Bois et Cuir has top notes of Grapefruit, Apple, Ivy and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Cedar, Cyclamen and Patchouli, a base of Leather, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Balsam Fir. Caline has top notes of Apple, Grapefruit, Ivy and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lotus, Jasmine, Mimosa and Plum, a base of Praline, Musk, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.
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