Fragrance comparison

Bois et Cuir vs Omen

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 215 ratings analysed

6 wins

Bois et Cuir

Vertus

4.08156 votes

Rank #8,439 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Omen

Manos Gerakinis

3.7659 votes

Rank #17,874 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois et Cuir takes 6 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.
Omen
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Bois et Cuir6/7

Omen1/7

Ratings & consensus: Bois et Cuir
Community sentiment: Bois et Cuir
Longevity: Bois et Cuir
Sillage & projection: Bois et Cuir
Value for money: Bois et Cuir
Versatility: Omen
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

OmenManos Gerakinis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.76/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 30%Had 9%Want 62%

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

41%Love

22%Like

17%Ok

14%Dislike

7%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerBois et CuirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityBois et Cuir

SillageBois et Cuir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value37

Category winnerBois et CuirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

fresh69%

green61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

leather77%

animalic69%

oud61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and aromatic

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)

Top15-30 mins

Bay LeafAppleSaffron

Heart2-4 hrs

Balsam FirBuchu or AgathosmaJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)AmbergrisAmberTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesApple, Amber, Jasmine and Leather. Durations are only published for Omen, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer73

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer38

Fall92

Winter77

Day92

Night100

Category winnerOmenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men59

Unisex35

Women5

Men51

Unisex41

Women8

Date 34%Casual 26%Party 23%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,439

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#17,874

PerfumerMiguel Matos

Launched—

Reviews7

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…

Reviews →

Do not expect an easy crowd-pleaser here. Manos Gerakinis Omen opens with an astringent snap of green apple and dry bay leaf, shadowed by a medicinal touch of saffron that smells almost like an old-school workshop. That juicy fruit disappears within fifteen minutes. What emerges next is a dark, resinous heart of stick…

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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 et Cuir or Omen?

Bois et Cuir takes 6 of 7 categories. Bois et Cuir is rated 4.08/5 from 156 votes; Omen is rated 3.76/5 from 59 votes. Choose Bois et Cuir for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Omen for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois et Cuir or Omen?

Bois et Cuir lasts longest (Bois et Cuir 72/100, Omen 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois et Cuir or Omen?

Bois et Cuir projects furthest (Bois et Cuir 65/100, Omen 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois et Cuir and Omen smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Apple, Amber, Jasmine and Leather.

Is Bois et Cuir or Omen better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bois et Cuir is the stronger pick. For winter, Omen is the stronger pick. Omen suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois et Cuir and Omen?

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. Omen has top notes of Bay Leaf, Apple and Saffron, heart notes of Balsam Fir, Buchu or Agathosma and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Ambergris and Amber.