Fragrance comparison

Bois Extreme vs My Secret

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

2 wins

Bois Extreme

Mansfield

4.3113 votes

Rank #35,552 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

My Secret

Karen Doué

5.001 votes

Rank #45,902 CitrusLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois Extreme takes 2 of 3 categories.

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.
My Secret
Choose it for a citrus and leather character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Bois Extreme2/3

My Secret0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Bois Extreme
Value for money: Not scored
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

My SecretKaren Doué

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 27%Had 17%Want 57%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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 / hate100

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageBois Extreme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy83%

balsamic65%

sweet48%

animalic30%

citrus100%

leather90%

smoky80%

warm spicy70%

amber60%

vanilla50%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber and warm spicy

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

Bitter OrangeOrangeYuzuBergamotFlowers

Heart

Birch TarSpicy NotesVanillaTonka BeanCinnamonAgarwood (Oud)

Base

LeatherIncenseBenzoinMyrrhAmber

InformationalShared notesBenzoin, Incense, Myrrh and Amber. 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,552

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#45,902

PerfumerAnna Shevchuk

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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My Secret by Karen Doue offers an unusual transition from bright citrus to a dense, smoky wood base. It begins with bitter orange and yuzu before settling into a warm, resinous mix of birch tar, leather, and vanilla. This scent is designed for cool autumn days when you want a rich, dark fragrance with a surprisingly c…

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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 My Secret?

Bois Extreme takes 2 of 3 categories. Bois Extreme is rated 4.31/5 from 13 votes; My Secret is rated 5.00/5 from 1 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 My Secret for a citrus and leather character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois Extreme or My Secret?

They last about the same: Bois Extreme 70/100, My Secret 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bois Extreme or My Secret?

Bois Extreme projects furthest (Bois Extreme 75/100, My Secret 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois Extreme and My Secret smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Benzoin, Incense, Myrrh and Amber.

Is Bois Extreme or My Secret better for summer or winter?

Bois Extreme suits day or night wear; My Secret suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois Extreme and My Secret?

Bois Extreme has top notes of Benzoin and Incense, heart notes of Myrrh and Honey, a base of Amber and Leather. My Secret has top notes of Bitter Orange, Orange, Yuzu and Bergamot, heart notes of Birch Tar, Spicy Notes, Vanilla and Tonka Bean, a base of Leather, Incense, Benzoin and Myrrh.