Fragrance comparison

Bois Farine vs Exotic Holygrail 3

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 2,070 ratings analysed

Bois Farine

L'Artisan Parfumeur

4.062,067 votes

Rank #2,096 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Exotic Holygrail 3

The Dua Brand

5.003 votes

Rank #42,651 IrisPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Exotic Holygrail 3 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Bois Farine
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Exotic Holygrail 3
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Bois Farine1/5

Exotic Holygrail 34/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Exotic Holygrail 3
Sillage & projection: Exotic Holygrail 3
Value for money: Exotic Holygrail 3
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Exotic Holygrail 3
Fragranxe ranking: Bois Farine

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois FarineL'Artisan Parfumeur

Exotic Holygrail 3The Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 2,067 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityExotic Holygrail 3

SillageExotic Holygrail 3

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value92

Category winnerExotic Holygrail 3Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery83%

iris65%

warm spicy48%

amber30%

iris100%

powdery92%

woody84%

violet77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and iris

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

Notes

IrisGuaiac WoodLeatherIncenseVioletOrris RootBourbon VetiverLabdanumJuniperStyraxGurjan balsamTurkish Rose

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerExotic Holygrail 3Longest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex59

Women35

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

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Date 39%Party 26%Casual 19%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#42,651

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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Exotic Holygrail 3 by The Dua Brand combines buttery orris root, supple dark leather, and soft incense into an intense Extrait de Parfum. The fragrance opens with a brief splash of bergamot and peach before settling into a powdery cloud of violet petals, earthy iris, and warm amber resins. A spicy touch of cumin and s…

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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 Exotic Holygrail 3?

Exotic Holygrail 3 takes 4 of 5 categories. Bois Farine is rated 4.06/5 from 2,067 votes; Exotic Holygrail 3 is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Bois Farine for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Exotic Holygrail 3 for a iris and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois Farine or Exotic Holygrail 3?

Exotic Holygrail 3 lasts longest (Exotic Holygrail 3 90/100, Bois Farine 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois Farine or Exotic Holygrail 3?

Exotic Holygrail 3 projects furthest (Exotic Holygrail 3 88/100, Bois Farine 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois Farine and Exotic Holygrail 3 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and iris accords. Common notes include Iris and Guaiac Wood.

Is Bois Farine or Exotic Holygrail 3 better for summer or winter?

Bois Farine suits daytime wear; Exotic Holygrail 3 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois Farine and Exotic Holygrail 3?

Bois Farine features Powdery Notes, Sandalwood, Iris, Woody Notes and Benzoin. Exotic Holygrail 3 features Iris, Guaiac Wood, Leather, Incense and Violet.