Fragrance comparison

Bois Noir vs Covet

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 72 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bois Noir

Chanel

4.4760 votes

Rank #28,672 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Covet

The Dua Brand

4.0012 votes

Rank #38,657 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois Noir takes 3 of 6 categories.

Bois Noir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Covet
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Bois Noir3/6

Covet2/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois NoirChanel

CovetThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.47/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 70%Had 9%Want 22%

Category winnerBois NoirRating 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

50%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCovet

SillageBois Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value73

Category winnerCovetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

rose84%

lavender77%

floral69%

citrus61%

woody100%

warm spicy86%

aromatic72%

powdery58%

floral44%

white floral30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and floral

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

Notes

SandalwoodCedarCarnationCorianderJasmineGingerLavenderRoseMandarin Orange

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day58

Night100

Spring71

Summer29

Fall100

Winter86

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex17

Women6

Men82

Unisex9

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,672

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,657

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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The Dua Brand Covet pulls no punches from the first spray. It opens with an oily, sharp crack of black peppercorn and bitter mandarin orange. Within ten minutes, fiery coriander and fresh ginger cut through the citrus, introducing an aromatic heart that feels distinctly old school. This is not a modern sweet cologne. …

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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 Covet?

Bois Noir takes 3 of 6 categories. Bois Noir is rated 4.47/5 from 60 votes; Covet is rated 4.00/5 from 12 votes. Choose Bois Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Covet for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois Noir or Covet?

They last about the same: Covet 75/100, Bois Noir 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bois Noir or Covet?

Bois Noir projects furthest (Bois Noir 78/100, Covet 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois Noir and Covet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and floral accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Rose, Lavender and Mandarin Orange.

Is Bois Noir or Covet better for summer or winter?

Bois Noir suits evening wear; Covet suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois Noir and Covet?

Bois Noir features Sandalwood, Rose, Lavender, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Brazilian Rosewood. Covet features Sandalwood, Cedar, Carnation, Coriander and Jasmine.