Fragrance comparison

Bois Noir vs Ayu

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 61 ratings analysed

1 wins

Bois Noir

Chanel

4.4760 votes

Rank #28,672 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Ayu

Scents and Style

5.001 votes

Rank #51,417 AromaticAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois Noir takes 1 of 1 categories.

Bois Noir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ayu
Choose it for a aromatic and aquatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Bois Noir1/1

Ayu0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bois Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois NoirChanel

AyuScents and Style

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.47/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

70%Love

18%Like

0%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

rose84%

lavender77%

floral69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

aquatic92%

fresh spicy84%

herbal77%

citrus69%

marine61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SandalwoodRoseLavenderAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Brazilian RosewoodMandarin OrangeCorianderBourbon Vanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Top

WatermelonMandarin OrangeArtemisiaLemonMint

Heart

LavenderSea NotesNeroliMyrtleCyclamenMimosaGingerGrass

Base

Brazilian RosewoodBlack CurrantHeliotropePatchouliCorianderVanilaGaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesLavender, Brazilian Rosewood, Mandarin Orange and Coriander. Durations are only published for Bois Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day58

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex17

Women6

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,672

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,417

PerfumerKazu Glen Diaz

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBois NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Bois Noir is a legendary 1987 release that set the blueprint for modern woody perfumery. The scent starts with a bright flash of mandarin orange and crisp coriander before settling into a deep, velvety heart of Turkish rose and lavender. What really anchors the experience is the base. A massive dose of creamy M…

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Ayu by Scents and Style is a fresh, aromatic fragrance for men that centers on a vibrant opening of watermelon and mint. It feels crisp and energetic, making it an ideal companion for hot summer afternoons or casual daytime outings where you want a clean, aquatic presence that does not overpower your surroundings.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bois Noir or Ayu?

Bois Noir takes 1 of 1 categories. Bois Noir is rated 4.47/5 from 60 votes; Ayu is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Bois Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ayu for a aromatic and aquatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Do Bois Noir and Ayu smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Brazilian Rosewood, Mandarin Orange and Coriander.

Is Bois Noir or Ayu better for summer or winter?

Bois Noir suits evening wear; Ayu suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois Noir and Ayu?

Bois Noir features Sandalwood, Rose, Lavender, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Brazilian Rosewood. Ayu has top notes of Watermelon, Mandarin Orange, Artemisia and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Sea Notes, Neroli and Myrtle, a base of Brazilian Rosewood, Black Currant, Heliotrope and Patchouli.