Fragrance comparison

Bois Farine vs Bal Dorient

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 2,105 ratings analysed

Bois Farine

L'Artisan Parfumeur

4.062,067 votes

Rank #2,096 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Bal Dorient

Atelier Rebul

4.0338 votes

Rank #30,733 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bal Dorient takes 5 of 7 categories.

Bois Farine
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Bal Dorient
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Bois Farine2/7

Bal Dorient5/7

Ratings & consensus: Bois Farine
Community sentiment: Bal Dorient
Longevity: Bal Dorient
Sillage & projection: Bal Dorient
Value for money: Bal Dorient
Versatility: Bal Dorient
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bois Farine

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois FarineL'Artisan Parfumeur

Bal DorientAtelier Rebul

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 2,067 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.03/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 46%Had 6%Want 48%

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

37%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerBal DorientMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBal Dorient

SillageBal Dorient

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value56

Category winnerBal DorientBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery83%

iris65%

warm spicy48%

amber30%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match53%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

Top

CinnamonPink PepperClovesAnise

Heart

RoseSandalGuaiac WoodAgarwoodCedarAtlas Cedar

Base

HoneyBenzoinVanillaIrisAmberCotton CandyMusk

InformationalShared notesIris, Benzoin, Guaiac Wood and Cedar. Durations are only published for Bois Farine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night39

Spring19

Summer5

Fall100

Winter90

Day82

Night100

Category winnerBal DorientMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex59

Women35

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 19%Party 7%

Men3

Unisex23

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,096

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews181

Overall rank#30,733

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Bal Dorient by Atelier Rebul kicks off with a sharp burst of cinnamon and cloves, softened by anise and pink pepper. As the sharp spices quiet down, the heart opens up with dense cedar, guaiac wood, and dark agarwood alongside a subtle rose thread. The dry-down relies on thick honey, resinous benzoin, and sweet vanill…

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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 Bal Dorient?

Bal Dorient takes 5 of 7 categories. Bois Farine is rated 4.06/5 from 2,067 votes; Bal Dorient is rated 4.03/5 from 38 votes. Choose Bois Farine for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Bal Dorient for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois Farine or Bal Dorient?

Bal Dorient lasts longest (Bal Dorient 74/100, Bois Farine 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois Farine or Bal Dorient?

Bal Dorient projects furthest (Bal Dorient 61/100, Bois Farine 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois Farine and Bal Dorient smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Iris, Benzoin, Guaiac Wood and Cedar.

Is Bois Farine or Bal Dorient better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bal Dorient is the stronger pick. For winter, Bois Farine is the stronger pick. Bois Farine suits daytime wear; Bal Dorient suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois Farine and Bal Dorient?

Bois Farine features Powdery Notes, Sandalwood, Iris, Woody Notes and Benzoin. Bal Dorient has top notes of Cinnamon, Pink Pepper, Cloves and Anise, heart notes of Rose, Sandal, Guaiac Wood and Agarwood, a base of Honey, Benzoin, Vanilla and Iris.