Fragrance comparison

Bois et Cuir Raffiné vs Gálbano 46

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

Bois et Cuir Raffiné

Vertus

4.2417 votes

Rank #40,457 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Gálbano 46

Viking

4.502 votes

Rank #52,262 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Bois et Cuir Raffiné
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gálbano 46
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Bois et Cuir Raffiné2/4

Gálbano 462/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gálbano 46
Sillage & projection: Bois et Cuir Raffiné
Value for money: Gálbano 46
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bois et Cuir Raffiné

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Bois et Cuir RaffinéVertus

Gálbano 46Viking

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 30%Had 7%Want 63%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

65%Love

18%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

12%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityGálbano 46

SillageBois et Cuir Raffiné

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value100

Category winnerGálbano 46Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

lavender61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

green77%

woody65%

citrus53%

amber42%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

GrapefruitBergamotGalbanumNeroli

Heart

LavenderPatchouliAmberMagnoliaLabdanum

Base

SandalwoodLeatherTonkaAmbergrisOakmossMusk

Top

GalbanumBergamotPepper

Heart

CypressFir

Base

TonkaLabdanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Galbanum, Labdanum and Tonka. 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

Summer86

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex36

Women14

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,457

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,262

PerfumerFelipe Del Vigna

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBois et Cuir RaffinéHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bois et Cuir Raffine by Vertus opens with a bright citrus splash of grapefruit and bergamot before settling into a warmer, resinous heart. As the scent dries down, it shifts into a dry leather and woody sandalwood base that hugs the skin. It works well for someone looking for a dry, sophisticated scent that works in o…

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Viking Gálbano 46 strikes the skin with a sharp, resinous slap of galbanum before settling into a quiet, forest-floor realism. The initial blast carries the bitter green snap of crushed stems, brightened slightly by a squeeze of bergamot and a pinch of black pepper. As the heat of your skin tempers the opening, cypres…

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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 Raffiné or Gálbano 46?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Bois et Cuir Raffiné is rated 4.24/5 from 17 votes; Gálbano 46 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Bois et Cuir Raffiné for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gálbano 46 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois et Cuir Raffiné or Gálbano 46?

Gálbano 46 lasts longest (Gálbano 46 80/100, Bois et Cuir Raffiné 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois et Cuir Raffiné or Gálbano 46?

Bois et Cuir Raffiné projects furthest (Bois et Cuir Raffiné 63/100, Gálbano 46 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois et Cuir Raffiné and Gálbano 46 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Galbanum, Labdanum and Tonka.

Is Bois et Cuir Raffiné or Gálbano 46 better for summer or winter?

Bois et Cuir Raffiné suits daytime wear; Gálbano 46 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois et Cuir Raffiné and Gálbano 46?

Bois et Cuir Raffiné has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Galbanum and Neroli, heart notes of Lavender, Patchouli, Amber and Magnolia, a base of Sandalwood, Leather, Tonka and Ambergris. Gálbano 46 has top notes of Galbanum, Bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Cypress and Fir, a base of Tonka and Labdanum.