Fragrance comparison

Bois Farine vs Puzzle No. 1

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 2,164 ratings analysed

Bois Farine

L'Artisan Parfumeur

4.062,067 votes

Rank #2,096 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Puzzle No. 1

M. Micallef

3.7297 votes

Rank #32,012 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Puzzle No. 1 takes 4 of 7 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.
Puzzle No. 1
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bois Farine3/7

Puzzle No. 14/7

Ratings & consensus: Bois Farine
Community sentiment: Bois Farine
Longevity: Puzzle No. 1
Sillage & projection: Puzzle No. 1
Value for money: Puzzle No. 1
Versatility: Puzzle No. 1
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

Puzzle No. 1M. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 2,067 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.72/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 38%Had 23%Want 39%

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

25%Love

46%Like

6%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

97 votes

Category winnerBois FarineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityPuzzle No. 1

SillagePuzzle No. 1

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPuzzle No. 1Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery83%

iris65%

warm spicy48%

amber30%

floral100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

woody77%

soft spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

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

PeachPink PepperOrangeLemon

Heart

OsmanthusVanilla OrchidIrisJasmine

Base

Guaiac WoodTonka BeanCedarBenzoin

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

Spring82

Summer50

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night57

Category winnerPuzzle No. 1Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex59

Women35

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

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,096

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews181

Overall rank#32,012

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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Puzzle No. 1 by M. Micallef creates a soft, fruity floral experience centered on peach and osmanthus. This fragrance offers a gentle, powdery texture that feels ideal for daytime wear during the spring. It blends citrus top notes with a warm woody base, making it a versatile addition to any collection for those who en…

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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 Puzzle No. 1?

Puzzle No. 1 takes 4 of 7 categories. Bois Farine is rated 4.06/5 from 2,067 votes; Puzzle No. 1 is rated 3.72/5 from 97 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 Puzzle No. 1 for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois Farine or Puzzle No. 1?

Puzzle No. 1 lasts longest (Puzzle No. 1 68/100, Bois Farine 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois Farine or Puzzle No. 1?

Puzzle No. 1 projects furthest (Puzzle No. 1 66/100, Bois Farine 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois Farine and Puzzle No. 1 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Iris, Benzoin, Guaiac Wood and Cedar.

Is Bois Farine or Puzzle No. 1 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Puzzle No. 1 is the stronger pick. For winter, Bois Farine is the stronger pick. Bois Farine suits daytime wear; Puzzle No. 1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois Farine and Puzzle No. 1?

Bois Farine features Powdery Notes, Sandalwood, Iris, Woody Notes and Benzoin. Puzzle No. 1 has top notes of Peach, Pink Pepper, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Osmanthus, Vanilla Orchid, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Guaiac Wood, Tonka Bean, Cedar and Benzoin.