Bois Mystique vs Devi
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bois Mystique takes 3 of 4 categories.
Bois MystiqueChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
DeviChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Bois Mystique3/4
Devi1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Bois Mystique
- Sillage & projection
- Bois Mystique
- Value for money
- Devi
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bois Mystique
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bois MystiqueHoubigantDeviATTAR. Alma de PerfumeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.40/ 5 · 437 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 64%Had 0%Want 36%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate57%Love
30%Like
9%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
437 votes
33%Love
33%Like
33%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
Category winners
LongevityBois Mystique
SillageBois Mystique
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDeviBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic69%
smoky61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
rose77%
sweet69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
CardamomPink PepperGingerArtemisiaBergamotNeroli
Heart2-4 hrs
IncenseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCinnamonBlack PepperIris
Base5-7+ hrs
CedarMyrrhAmberGuaiac WoodCashmere WoodMusk
Top
NeroliCardamomGinger
Heart
Damask RoseCopalPraline
Base
AmberIncenseJuniper Berries
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Ginger, Neroli and Incense. Durations are only published for Bois Mystique, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter95
Day100
Night84
Spring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night33
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,576
PerfumerLuca Maffei
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#63,205
PerfumerRosario Escobar
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBois MystiqueHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe 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…
Reviews →Devi opens with bright neroli, ginger, and cardamom, then settles into a warmer rose-amber core with praline sweetness and a soft veil of incense. It reads spicy, aromatic, and lightly smoky rather than sugary. This looks best suited to someone who enjoys floral orientals with texture and warmth, especially in mild sp…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Bois Mystique or Devi?
Bois Mystique takes 3 of 4 categories. Bois Mystique is rated 4.40/5 from 437 votes; Devi is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Bois Mystique for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Devi for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Bois Mystique or Devi?
Bois Mystique lasts longest (Bois Mystique 60/100, Devi 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bois Mystique or Devi?
Bois Mystique projects furthest (Bois Mystique 50/100, Devi 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bois Mystique and Devi smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Ginger, Neroli and Incense.
Is Bois Mystique or Devi better for summer or winter?
Bois Mystique suits daytime wear; Devi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bois Mystique and Devi?
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. Devi has top notes of Neroli, Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Damask Rose, Copal and Praline, a base of Amber, Incense and Juniper Berries.
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