Fragrance comparison

Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum vs Bois Mystique

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 484 ratings analysed

6 wins

Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum

Houbigant

4.6447 votes

Rank #25,943 WoodyWarm Spicy

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89%scent match

Very similar

Bois Mystique

Houbigant

4.40437 votes

Rank #23,367 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum takes 6 of 8 categories.

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 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 Parfum6/8

Bois Mystique2/8

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 Mystique Extrait de ParfumHoubigant

Bois MystiqueHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.64/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 23%Had 4%Want 73%

4.40/ 5 · 437 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerBois Mystique Extrait de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

74%Love

19%Like

4%Ok

0%Dislike

2%Hate

47 votes

57%Love

30%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

437 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityBois Mystique Extrait de Parfum

SillageBois Mystique Extrait de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value43

Category winnerBois MystiqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

smoky61%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

smoky61%

Scent match89%Very similar · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

CardamomPink PepperDavanaNeroliGingerBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

Black PepperIncenseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCinnamonIris

Base8-10 hrs

Guaiac WoodMyrrhMuskAmberCedarwood

Top15-30 mins

CardamomPink PepperGingerArtemisiaBergamotNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

IncenseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCinnamonBlack PepperIris

Base5-7+ hrs

CedarMyrrhAmberGuaiac WoodCashmere WoodMusk

Category winnerBois Mystique Extrait de ParfumLongest dry-down: 8-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer44

Fall100

Winter78

Day100

Night70

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter95

Day86

Night100

Category winnerBois Mystique Extrait de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex10

Women13

Work 34%Date 29%Casual 24%Party 13%

Men83

Unisex13

Women3

Work 39%Date 29%Casual 22%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,943

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,367

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBois MystiqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

Reviews →

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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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 Extrait de Parfum or Bois Mystique?

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

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

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 Extrait de Parfum or Bois Mystique?

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

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

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

Is Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum or Bois Mystique 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 Extrait de Parfum suits daytime wear; Bois Mystique suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. 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.