Fragrance comparison

Bois Noir vs Jaguar Fresh Man

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 97 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bois Noir

Chanel

4.4760 votes

Rank #28,672 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Jaguar Fresh Man

Jaguar

3.7637 votes

Rank #19,683 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois Noir takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bois Noir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Jaguar Fresh Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bois Noir4/7

Jaguar Fresh Man3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois NoirChanel

Jaguar Fresh ManJaguar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.47/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.76/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 34%Had 27%Want 39%

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

27%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerBois NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityBois Noir

SillageBois Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value63

Category winnerJaguar Fresh ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

rose84%

lavender77%

floral69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

aquatic77%

citrus69%

herbal61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, 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

Aloe VeraWater NotesGreen NotesGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart

SageSea NotesCorianderNutmegBrazilian Rosewood

Base

Woody NotesPatchouliVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBrazilian 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

Spring81

Summer100

Fall19

Winter6

Day100

Night21

Category winnerJaguar Fresh ManMost 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#19,683

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerJaguar Fresh ManHigher 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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Jaguar Fresh Man presents a crisp, aromatic profile centered on aloe vera, water notes, and grapefruit. It offers a clean, straightforward green scent ideal for casual daily wear. This 2006 launch performs best during spring and summer, serving as an uncomplicated, non-offensive option for the gym or the workplace whe…

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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 Jaguar Fresh Man?

Bois Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Bois Noir is rated 4.47/5 from 60 votes; Jaguar Fresh Man is rated 3.76/5 from 37 votes. Choose Bois Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Jaguar Fresh Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois Noir or Jaguar Fresh Man?

Bois Noir lasts longest (Bois Noir 73/100, Jaguar Fresh Man 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois Noir or Jaguar Fresh Man?

Bois Noir projects furthest (Bois Noir 78/100, Jaguar Fresh Man 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois Noir and Jaguar Fresh Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Brazilian Rosewood, Mandarin Orange and Coriander.

Is Bois Noir or Jaguar Fresh Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jaguar Fresh Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Bois Noir is the stronger pick. Bois Noir suits evening wear; Jaguar Fresh Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois Noir and Jaguar Fresh Man?

Bois Noir features Sandalwood, Rose, Lavender, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Brazilian Rosewood. Jaguar Fresh Man has top notes of Aloe Vera, Water Notes, Green Notes and Grapefruit, heart notes of Sage, Sea Notes, Coriander and Nutmeg, a base of Woody Notes, Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk.