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Bois Mystique vs Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum

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

Updated 484 ratings analysed
Very similar
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum takes 6 of 8 categories.

  • Bois Mystique

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

  • Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bois Mystique2/8
Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum6/8
Ratings & consensus
Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum
Community sentiment
Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum
Longevity
Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum
Sillage & projection
Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum
Value for money
Bois Mystique
Versatility
Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration)
Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum
Fragranxe ranking
Bois Mystique

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Bois MystiqueHoubigant
Bois Mystique Extrait de ParfumHoubigant
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.40/ 5 · 437 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
4.64/ 5 · 47 votes
Have 23%Had 4%Want 73%
Category winnerBois Mystique Extrait de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
57%Love
30%Like
9%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate

437 votes

74%Love
19%Like
4%Ok
0%Dislike
2%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerBois Mystique Extrait de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate85
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate91
Category winners

LongevityBois Mystique Extrait de Parfum

SillageBois Mystique Extrait de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value43
¤ Price value38
Category winnerBois MystiqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic69%
smoky61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
smoky61%
Scent match89%Very similar · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
CardamomPink PepperGingerArtemisiaBergamotNeroli
Heart2-4 hrs
IncenseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCinnamonBlack PepperIris
Base5-7+ hrs
CedarMyrrhAmberGuaiac WoodCashmere WoodMusk
Top20-30 mins
CardamomPink PepperDavanaNeroliGingerBergamot
Heart3-4 hrs
Black PepperIncenseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCinnamonIris
Base8-10 hrs
Guaiac WoodMyrrhMuskAmberCedarwood
Category winnerBois Mystique Extrait de ParfumLongest dry-down: 8-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter95
Day86
Night100
Spring93
Summer44
Fall100
Winter78
Day100
Night70
Category winnerBois Mystique Extrait de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men83
Unisex13
Women3
Work 39%Date 29%Casual 22%Party 10%
Men77
Unisex10
Women13
Work 34%Date 29%Casual 24%Party 13%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,367

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,943

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBois MystiqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The cardamom hits immediately. Houbigant Bois Mystique opens with a dry snap of crushed spices, bright bergamot, and peppery ginger that quickly clears away any early alcohol bite. It smells crisp, tailored, and naturally wood-focused. As the initial citrus sparkle fades over the first twenty minutes, smoky frankincen…

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Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum by Houbigant takes the dry heat of cedarwood and wraps it in spicy cardamom, smoky incense, and warm amber resin. You get a dense opening where zesty bergamot and pink pepper cut through sweet davana liqueur. Within twenty minutes, the citrus evaporates and leaves a grounded trail of gu…

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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 Mystique or Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum?

Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum takes 6 of 8 categories. Bois Mystique is rated 4.40/5 from 437 votes; Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum is rated 4.64/5 from 47 votes. Choose Bois Mystique for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois Mystique or Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum?

Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum lasts longest (Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum 65/100, Bois Mystique 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois Mystique or Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum?

Projection is very close: Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum 52/100, Bois Mystique 50/100 for sillage.

Do Bois Mystique and Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum smell similar?

Very similar: a 89% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Ginger and Bergamot.

Is Bois Mystique or Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Bois Mystique is the stronger pick. Bois Mystique suits evening wear; Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois Mystique and Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum?

Bois Mystique has top notes of Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Ginger and Artemisia, heart notes of Incense, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cinnamon and Black Pepper, a base of Cedar, Myrrh, Amber and Guaiac Wood. Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum has top notes of Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Davana and Neroli, heart notes of Black Pepper, Incense, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Cinnamon, a base of Guaiac Wood, Myrrh, Musk and Amber.

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