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Bois et Cuir vs Glacier Ice

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

Updated 221 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois et Cuir takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Bois et Cuir

    Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

  • Glacier Ice

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bois et Cuir5/7
Glacier Ice2/7
Ratings & consensus
Bois et Cuir
Community sentiment
Bois et Cuir
Longevity
Bois et Cuir
Sillage & projection
Bois et Cuir
Value for money
Glacier Ice
Versatility
Glacier Ice
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 CuirVertus
Glacier IceOriflame
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.08/ 5 · 156 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
3.12/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 26%Had 55%Want 19%
Category winnerBois et CuirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
40%Love
41%Like
8%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate

156 votes

12%Love
40%Like
8%Ok
28%Dislike
12%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerBois et CuirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity38
〰 Sillage41
♥ Love / hate53
Category winners

LongevityBois et Cuir

SillageBois et Cuir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value45
¤ Price value65
Category winnerGlacier IceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
fresh69%
green61%
citrus100%
fresh spicy83%
woody65%
aromatic48%
fruity30%
Scent match59%Closely related · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
GrapefruitAppleIvyBergamotClary Sage
Heart
LavenderCedarCyclamenPatchouliAmberJasmine
Base
LeatherVanillaSandalwoodBalsam FirOakmossMuskTonka BeanAgarwood (Oud)
Top
TangerineBergamotApple
Heart
LemongrassCypressIvy
Base
OakmossCedarGuaiac Wood
InformationalShared notesApple, Ivy, Bergamot and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer73
Fall0
Winter35
Day–
Night–
Spring69
Summer100
Fall20
Winter20
Day100
Night13
Category winnerGlacier IceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men59
Unisex35
Women5
Men94
Unisex6
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,974

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#38,765

PerfumerMarie Salamagne

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerBois et CuirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bois 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…

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Oriflame Glacier Ice opens with an immediate citrus burst of bright tangerine, crisp green apple, and sharp bergamot. Created by perfumer Marie Salamagne in 2010, this aromatic fougere transitions quickly into a herbal heart dominated by grassy lemongrass, green ivy, and dry cypress wood. The foundation settles into a…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bois et Cuir or Glacier Ice?

Bois et Cuir takes 5 of 7 categories. Bois et Cuir is rated 4.08/5 from 156 votes; Glacier Ice is rated 3.12/5 from 65 votes. Choose Bois et Cuir for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Glacier Ice for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois et Cuir or Glacier Ice?

Bois et Cuir lasts longest (Bois et Cuir 72/100, Glacier Ice 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois et Cuir or Glacier Ice?

Bois et Cuir projects furthest (Bois et Cuir 65/100, Glacier Ice 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois et Cuir and Glacier Ice smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Apple, Ivy, Bergamot and Cedar.

Is Bois et Cuir or Glacier Ice better for summer or winter?

For summer, Glacier Ice is the stronger pick. For winter, Bois et Cuir is the stronger pick. Glacier Ice suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois et Cuir and Glacier Ice?

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. Glacier Ice has top notes of Tangerine, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Lemongrass, Cypress and Ivy, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar and Guaiac Wood.

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