Fragrance comparison

Bois Noir vs Pasha

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,857 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bois Noir

Chanel

4.4760 votes

Rank #28,672 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Pasha

Cartier

4.151,797 votes

Rank #913 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.
Pasha
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Bois Noir4/7

Pasha3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois NoirChanel

PashaCartier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.47/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 1,797 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

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

43%Love

41%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

1,797 votes

Category winnerBois NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBois Noir

SillageBois Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value54

Category winnerPashaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

rose84%

lavender77%

floral69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

green69%

mossy61%

Scent match51%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

Top

LavenderMintCarawayAniseMandarin Orange

Heart

CorianderBrazilian Rosewood

Base

OakmossSandalwoodPatchouliLabdanum

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Lavender, Brazilian Rosewood and Mandarin Orange. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPashaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex17

Women6

Men90

Unisex7

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,672

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#913

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews199

Category winnerPashaHigher 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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Pasha Cartier opens with a sharp burst of lavender, bruised mint, and caraway seeds before shifting into a dense, herbal heart of coriander and rosewood. Formulated by Jacques Cavallier Belletrud in 1992, this aromatic fougere carries a heavy, soapy weight that feels distinctly vintage. As the top notes fade over the …

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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 Pasha?

Bois Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Bois Noir is rated 4.47/5 from 60 votes; Pasha is rated 4.15/5 from 1,797 votes. Choose Bois Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Pasha for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bois Noir or Pasha?

Bois Noir lasts longest (Bois Noir 73/100, Pasha 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois Noir or Pasha?

Bois Noir projects furthest (Bois Noir 78/100, Pasha 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois Noir and Pasha smell similar?

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

Is Bois Noir or Pasha better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bois Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Bois Noir is the stronger pick. Bois Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois Noir and Pasha?

Bois Noir features Sandalwood, Rose, Lavender, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Brazilian Rosewood. Pasha has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Caraway and Anise, heart notes of Coriander and Brazilian Rosewood, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Labdanum.