Fragrance comparison

Bois Extreme vs Jovan Frankincense and Myrrh Cologne Concentrate

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

Bois Extreme

Mansfield

4.3113 votes

Rank #35,552 AmberWarm Spicy

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52%scent match

Some overlap

Jovan Frankincense and Myrrh Cologne Concentrate

Jovan

4.6913 votes

Rank #35,615 AmberWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Bois Extreme
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Jovan Frankincense and Myrrh Cologne Concentrate
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Bois Extreme2/5

Jovan Frankincense and Myrrh Cologne Concentrate2/5

Ratings & consensus: Jovan Frankincense and Myrrh Cologne Concentrate
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Bois Extreme
Value for money: Jovan Frankincense and Myrrh Cologne Concentrate
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bois Extreme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois ExtremeMansfield

Jovan Frankincense and Myrrh Cologne ConcentrateJovan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 27%Had 17%Want 57%

4.69/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 25%Had 16%Want 58%

Category winnerJovan Frankincense and Myrrh Cologne ConcentrateRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

46%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

69%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageBois Extreme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value56

Category winnerJovan Frankincense and Myrrh Cologne ConcentrateBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy83%

balsamic65%

sweet48%

animalic30%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

balsamic77%

aldehydic69%

smoky61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BenzoinIncense

Heart2-4 hrs

MyrrhHoney

Base6-8 hrs

AmberLeather

Top

AldehydesBergamotRaspberry

Heart

Brazilian RosewoodCarnationLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineHoneyRoseIris

Base

IncenseMyrrhMossSandalowoodCinnamonBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesBenzoin, Incense, Myrrh and Honey. Durations are only published for Bois Extreme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer14

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,552

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#35,615

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBois ExtremeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mansfield Bois Extreme is a warm, resinous woody fragrance built for cool weather. The first spray reveals rich benzoin resin and dry incense. You will notice a quick burst of alcohol solvent lift before the oils settle down. Then, the sweetness appears. Thick golden honey and earthy myrrh take center stage, creating …

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Jovan Frankincense and Myrrh Cologne Concentrate delivers a warm, resinous puff of vintage drugstore charm. This 1974 release layers sweet raspberry over dark incense, drying down to a cozy cinnamon musk. It fits casual autumn evenings perfectly for anyone who loves retro, spicy warmth.

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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 Extreme or Jovan Frankincense and Myrrh Cologne Concentrate?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Bois Extreme is rated 4.31/5 from 13 votes; Jovan Frankincense and Myrrh Cologne Concentrate is rated 4.69/5 from 13 votes. Choose Bois Extreme for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Jovan Frankincense and Myrrh Cologne Concentrate for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois Extreme or Jovan Frankincense and Myrrh Cologne Concentrate?

They last about the same: Bois Extreme 70/100, Jovan Frankincense and Myrrh Cologne Concentrate 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bois Extreme or Jovan Frankincense and Myrrh Cologne Concentrate?

Bois Extreme projects furthest (Bois Extreme 75/100, Jovan Frankincense and Myrrh Cologne Concentrate 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois Extreme and Jovan Frankincense and Myrrh Cologne Concentrate smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and balsamic accords. Common notes include Benzoin, Incense, Myrrh and Honey.

Is Bois Extreme or Jovan Frankincense and Myrrh Cologne Concentrate better for summer or winter?

Bois Extreme suits day or night wear; Jovan Frankincense and Myrrh Cologne Concentrate suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois Extreme and Jovan Frankincense and Myrrh Cologne Concentrate?

Bois Extreme has top notes of Benzoin and Incense, heart notes of Myrrh and Honey, a base of Amber and Leather. Jovan Frankincense and Myrrh Cologne Concentrate has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot and Raspberry, heart notes of Brazilian Rosewood, Carnation, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Incense, Myrrh, Moss and Sandalowood.