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Bois Farine vs #007 Idée Fixe

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

Updated 2,115 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

#007 Idée Fixe takes 5 of 8 categories.

  • Bois Farine

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

  • #007 Idée Fixe

    Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Bois Farine3/8
#007 Idée Fixe5/8
Ratings & consensus
Bois Farine
Community sentiment
Bois Farine
Longevity
#007 Idée Fixe
Sillage & projection
#007 Idée Fixe
Value for money
#007 Idée Fixe
Versatility
#007 Idée Fixe
Note pyramid (duration)
#007 Idée Fixe
Fragranxe ranking
Bois Farine

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Bois FarineL'Artisan Parfumeur
#007 Idée FixeL’envie Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.06/ 5 · 2,067 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
4.04/ 5 · 48 votes
Have 41%Had 12%Want 47%
Category winnerBois FarineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
40%Love
42%Like
4%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate

2,067 votes

40%Love
35%Like
15%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerBois FarineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage51
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

Longevity#007 Idée Fixe

Sillage#007 Idée Fixe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value41
¤ Price value53
Category winner#007 Idée FixeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
powdery83%
iris65%
warm spicy48%
amber30%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
amber77%
powdery69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
Powdery NotesSandalwoodIrisWoody NotesBenzoinGuaiac WoodCedarMuskJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins
Black PepperCardamomBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
VanillaSandalwoodBenzoinCinnamonIris
Base6-8+ hrs
Tonka BeanGuaiac WoodCedarLabdanumPatchouli
Category winner#007 Idée FixeLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring74
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night39
Spring39
Summer10
Fall97
Winter100
Day28
Night100
Category winner#007 Idée FixeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men6
Unisex59
Women35
Casual 40%Work 33%Date 19%Party 7%
Men61
Unisex39
Women0
Date 39%Party 25%Casual 20%Work 16%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,096

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews181

Overall rank#15,679

PerfumerFanny Grau, Isaac Sinclair

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerBois FarineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bois Farine by L'Artisan Parfumeur smells like warm bakery air drifting across freshly cut cedar planks. When you first spray it, you get an unmistakable aroma of raw baker's flour, crushed peanuts, and dry powdery notes that feel soft and comforting rather than sugary. As it settles onto the skin, smooth sandalwood a…

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L'envie Parfums #007 Idée Fixe is a warm oriental fragrance built around rich spices and creamy vanilla. The scent opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and cardamom, lifted by a quick flash of bergamot that vanishes in minutes. As it warms on skin, powdery iris and sweet cinnamon blend into smooth benzoin resin an…

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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 Farine or #007 Idée Fixe?

#007 Idée Fixe takes 5 of 8 categories. Bois Farine is rated 4.06/5 from 2,067 votes; #007 Idée Fixe is rated 4.04/5 from 48 votes. Choose Bois Farine for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose #007 Idée Fixe for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois Farine or #007 Idée Fixe?

#007 Idée Fixe lasts longest (#007 Idée Fixe 77/100, Bois Farine 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois Farine or #007 Idée Fixe?

#007 Idée Fixe projects furthest (#007 Idée Fixe 64/100, Bois Farine 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois Farine and #007 Idée Fixe smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Iris, Benzoin and Guaiac Wood.

Is Bois Farine or #007 Idée Fixe better for summer or winter?

For summer, #007 Idée Fixe is the stronger pick. For winter, Bois Farine is the stronger pick. Bois Farine suits daytime wear; #007 Idée Fixe suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois Farine and #007 Idée Fixe?

Bois Farine features Powdery Notes, Sandalwood, Iris, Woody Notes and Benzoin. #007 Idée Fixe has top notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Cinnamon, a base of Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood, Cedar and Labdanum.

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