Fragrance comparison

Bois Noir vs Legendary Bleu Tux

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 65 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bois Noir

Chanel

4.4760 votes

Rank #28,672 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Legendary Bleu Tux

The Dua Brand

4.205 votes

Rank #39,693 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois Noir takes 3 of 5 categories.

Bois Noir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Legendary Bleu Tux
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bois Noir3/5

Legendary Bleu Tux1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bois Noir
Sillage & projection: Bois Noir
Value for money: Legendary Bleu Tux
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

Legendary Bleu TuxThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.47/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 50%Had 13%Want 38%

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

40%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityBois Noir

SillageBois Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value63

Category winnerLegendary Bleu TuxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

rose84%

lavender77%

floral69%

citrus61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

lavender69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and lavender

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

LavenderBlack PepperPink PepperSandalwoodIncenseLily of the ValleyGrapefruitCorianderAmberwoodAmbroxanGingerFir

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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night50

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#39,693

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Legendary Bleu Tux by The Dua Brand combines the crisp, shower-clean punch of a blue fragrance with the dark, spicy depth of an evening classic. It opens with sharp grapefruit, tart Sicilian lemon, and zesty ginger that immediately remind you of a fresh designer signature. Within half an hour, aromatic lavender and co…

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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 Legendary Bleu Tux?

Bois Noir takes 3 of 5 categories. Bois Noir is rated 4.47/5 from 60 votes; Legendary Bleu Tux is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Bois Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Legendary Bleu Tux for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois Noir or Legendary Bleu Tux?

Bois Noir lasts longest (Bois Noir 73/100, Legendary Bleu Tux 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois Noir or Legendary Bleu Tux?

Bois Noir projects furthest (Bois Noir 78/100, Legendary Bleu Tux 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois Noir and Legendary Bleu Tux smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and lavender accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Lavender and Coriander.

Is Bois Noir or Legendary Bleu Tux better for summer or winter?

Bois Noir suits evening wear; Legendary Bleu Tux suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois Noir and Legendary Bleu Tux?

Bois Noir features Sandalwood, Rose, Lavender, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Brazilian Rosewood. Legendary Bleu Tux features Lavender, Black Pepper, Pink Pepper, Sandalwood and Incense.