Fragrance comparison

Bois Farine vs Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 2,299 ratings analysed

Bois Farine

L'Artisan Parfumeur

4.062,067 votes

Rank #2,096 WoodyPowdery

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42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla

Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions

4.00232 votes

Rank #6,222 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla 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.
Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Bois Farine3/7

Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla4/7

Ratings & consensus: Bois Farine
Community sentiment: Bois Farine
Longevity: Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla
Sillage & projection: Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla
Value for money: Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla
Versatility: Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla
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

Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, VanillaRosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 2,067 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 232 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

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

46%Love

26%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

232 votes

Category winnerBois FarineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla

SillageRosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value44

Category winnerRosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, VanillaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery83%

iris65%

warm spicy48%

amber30%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

vanilla77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

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

Calabrian bergamotOrange Blossom

Heart

SaffronNutmegCinnamonIrisJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodVanillaLabdanumBenzoinVetiverTonka BeanSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Iris, Benzoin and Guaiac Wood. 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

Spring57

Summer21

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, VanillaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex59

Women35

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

Men44

Unisex49

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,096

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews181

Overall rank#6,222

PerfumerRosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews23

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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Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla opens with a sharp burst of Calabrian bergamot and bitter nutmeg before settling into a warm heart of cinnamon, iris, and saffron. The foundation rests on dark agarwood, dry guaiac wood, and resinous benzoin, softened by a touch of smooth vanilla. It creates a rich, oriental sp…

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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 Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla?

Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla takes 4 of 7 categories. Bois Farine is rated 4.06/5 from 2,067 votes; Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla is rated 4.00/5 from 232 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 Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bois Farine or Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla?

Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla lasts longest (Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla 72/100, Bois Farine 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois Farine or Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla?

Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla projects furthest (Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla 62/100, Bois Farine 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois Farine and Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Iris, Benzoin and Guaiac Wood.

Is Bois Farine or Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla is the stronger pick. For winter, Bois Farine is the stronger pick. Bois Farine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois Farine and Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla?

Bois Farine features Powdery Notes, Sandalwood, Iris, Woody Notes and Benzoin. Rosendo Mateu Nº 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla has top notes of Calabrian bergamot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Saffron, Nutmeg, Cinnamon and Iris, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Vanilla and Labdanum.