Fragrance comparison

Bois et Cuir Raffiné vs Pantoum

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 36 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bois et Cuir Raffiné

Vertus

4.2417 votes

Rank #42,131 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Pantoum

FZOTIC

3.8419 votes

Rank #42,028 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois et Cuir Raffiné takes 4 of 5 categories.

Bois et Cuir Raffiné
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pantoum
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bois et Cuir Raffiné4/5

Pantoum1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois et Cuir RaffinéVertus

PantoumFZOTIC

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 30%Had 7%Want 63%

3.84/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 46%Had 4%Want 50%

Category winnerBois et Cuir RaffinéRating 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

37%Love

32%Like

16%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityBois et Cuir Raffiné

SillageBois et Cuir Raffiné

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value42

Category winnerBois et Cuir RaffinéBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

lavender61%

citrus100%

floral91%

woody83%

mossy74%

amber65%

earthy56%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamotGalbanumNeroli

Heart

LavenderPatchouliAmberMagnoliaLabdanum

Base

SandalwoodLeatherTonkaAmbergrisOakmossMusk

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaNeroli

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossCedarLabdanum

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Neroli and Magnolia. Durations are only published for Pantoum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer86

Fall43

Winter29

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex36

Women14

Men29

Unisex57

Women14

Casual 37%Work 33%Date 21%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,131

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,028

PerfumerBruno Fazzolari

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerPantoumHigher 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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Pantoum by FZOTIC is a bright, botanical chypre built around sunshine and damp shade. The opening arrives with a lively snap of bitter grapefruit, tart bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange. It wakes up your senses fast. Within twenty minutes, the citrus bite softens into lush magnolia petals and honeyed neroli blossoms…

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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 Pantoum?

Bois et Cuir Raffiné takes 4 of 5 categories. Bois et Cuir Raffiné is rated 4.24/5 from 17 votes; Pantoum is rated 3.84/5 from 19 votes. Choose Bois et Cuir Raffiné for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pantoum for a citrus and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois et Cuir Raffiné or Pantoum?

Bois et Cuir Raffiné lasts longest (Bois et Cuir Raffiné 68/100, Pantoum 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois et Cuir Raffiné or Pantoum?

Bois et Cuir Raffiné projects furthest (Bois et Cuir Raffiné 63/100, Pantoum 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois et Cuir Raffiné and Pantoum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Neroli and Magnolia.

Is Bois et Cuir Raffiné or Pantoum better for summer or winter?

Bois et Cuir Raffiné suits daytime wear; Pantoum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois et Cuir Raffiné and Pantoum?

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. Pantoum has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Magnolia and Neroli, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar and Labdanum.