Bois et Cuir Raffiné vs Lavande 31
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bois et Cuir Raffiné takes 3 of 5 categories.
Bois et Cuir RaffinéChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lavande 31Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bois et Cuir Raffiné3/5
Lavande 311/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Bois et Cuir Raffiné
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Bois et Cuir Raffiné
- Value for money
- Bois et Cuir Raffiné
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lavande 31
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bois et Cuir RaffinéVertusLavande 31Le LaboWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.24/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 30%Had 7%Want 63%
3.95/ 5 · 813 votes
Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%
Category winnerBois et Cuir RaffinéRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate65%Love
18%Like
6%Ok
0%Dislike
12%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
41%Love
29%Like
18%Ok
9%Dislike
3%Hate
813 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageBois et Cuir Raffiné
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBois et Cuir RaffinéBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
citrus84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
lavender61%
citrus100%
lavender92%
musky84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
powdery61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and lavender
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitBergamotGalbanumNeroli
Heart
LavenderPatchouliAmberMagnoliaLabdanum
Base
SandalwoodLeatherTonkaAmbergrisOakmossMusk
Top30 to 45 minutes
NeroliBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
Lavender
Base4 to 6 hours
MuskTonkaAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Lavender and Amber. Durations are only published for Lavande 31, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer86
Fall100
Winter57
Day100
Night60
Spring100
Summer85
Fall63
Winter38
Day100
Night37
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#44,328
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#2,551
PerfumerDaphné Bugey
Launched—
Reviews184
Category winnerLavande 31Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBois 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…
Reviews →Lavande 31 by Le Labo shifts the focus away from traditional herbal cupboards toward a sparkling, modern cleanliness. The opening introduces a sharp, bright burst of bergamot and neroli, creating a vibrant citrus accord with a gentle white floral sparkle. At the core sits herbaceous lavender, stripped of heavy camphor…
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 Raffiné or Lavande 31?
Bois et Cuir Raffiné takes 3 of 5 categories. Bois et Cuir Raffiné is rated 4.24/5 from 17 votes; Lavande 31 is rated 3.95/5 from 813 votes. Choose Bois et Cuir Raffiné for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lavande 31 for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Bois et Cuir Raffiné or Lavande 31?
They last about the same: Bois et Cuir Raffiné 68/100, Lavande 31 68/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Bois et Cuir Raffiné or Lavande 31?
Bois et Cuir Raffiné projects furthest (Bois et Cuir Raffiné 63/100, Lavande 31 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bois et Cuir Raffiné and Lavande 31 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and lavender accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Lavender and Amber.
Is Bois et Cuir Raffiné or Lavande 31 better for summer or winter?
Bois et Cuir Raffiné suits daytime wear; Lavande 31 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bois et Cuir Raffiné and Lavande 31?
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. Lavande 31 has top notes of Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Musk, Tonka and Amber.
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