Fragrance comparison

Bois et Cuir vs Version Sport

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 166 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bois et Cuir

Vertus

4.08156 votes

Rank #8,391 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Version Sport

Ulric de Varens

3.9010 votes

Rank #44,507 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois et Cuir takes 4 of 5 categories.

Bois et Cuir
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Version Sport
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bois et Cuir4/5

Version Sport1/5

Ratings & consensus: Bois et Cuir
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bois et Cuir
Sillage & projection: Bois et Cuir
Value for money: Version Sport
Versatility: Not scored
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

Version SportUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.90/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 67%Had 10%Want 24%

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

20%Love

50%Like

30%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityBois et Cuir

SillageBois et Cuir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value89

Category winnerVersion SportBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

fresh69%

green61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

woody69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

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

LimeBergamotPink Pepper

Heart1.5-3 hrs

AppleLavenderClary SageBlack Tea

Base3-5 hrs

PatchouliLeatherOlibanumOakmossTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesApple, Bergamot, Clary Sage and Lavender. Durations are only published for Version Sport, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer73

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer90

Fall90

Winter40

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men59

Unisex35

Women5

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

Casual 45%Work 32%Party 12%Date 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,391

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#44,507

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Version Sport by Ulric de Varens kicks off with a sharp, wake-up snap of zesty lime and tart bergamot. The citrus bursts forward with immediate energy. A pinch of crushed pink pepper adds dry heat underneath the surface. Within ten minutes, crisp green apple and clean lavender take over, smoothing out the initial alco…

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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 Version Sport?

Bois et Cuir takes 4 of 5 categories. Bois et Cuir is rated 4.08/5 from 156 votes; Version Sport is rated 3.90/5 from 10 votes. Choose Bois et Cuir for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Version Sport for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois et Cuir or Version Sport?

Bois et Cuir lasts longest (Bois et Cuir 72/100, Version Sport 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois et Cuir or Version Sport?

Bois et Cuir projects furthest (Bois et Cuir 65/100, Version Sport 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois et Cuir and Version Sport smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Apple, Bergamot, Clary Sage and Lavender.

Is Bois et Cuir or Version Sport better for summer or winter?

Version Sport suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois et Cuir and Version Sport?

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. Version Sport has top notes of Lime, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Apple, Lavender, Clary Sage and Black Tea, a base of Patchouli, Leather, Olibanum and Oakmoss.