Bois Noir vs Pasha de Cartier Fraicheur Menthe
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bois Noir takes 5 of 7 categories.
Bois NoirChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Pasha de Cartier Fraicheur MentheChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Bois Noir5/7
Pasha de Cartier Fraicheur Menthe2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Bois Noir
- Community sentiment
- Bois Noir
- Longevity
- Bois Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Bois Noir
- Value for money
- Pasha de Cartier Fraicheur Menthe
- Versatility
- Bois Noir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pasha de Cartier Fraicheur Menthe
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bois NoirChanelPasha de Cartier Fraicheur MentheCartierWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.47/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
4.19/ 5 · 162 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
Category winnerBois NoirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate70%Love
18%Like
0%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
60 votes
50%Love
34%Like
1%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
162 votes
Category winnerBois NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBois Noir
SillageBois Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPasha de Cartier Fraicheur MentheBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
rose84%
lavender77%
floral69%
citrus61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
green77%
earthy69%
mossy61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
SandalwoodRoseLavenderAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Brazilian RosewoodMandarin OrangeCorianderBourbon Vanilla
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
MintLavenderOakmossPatchouliSandalwoodCorianderCarawayBrazilian RosewoodLabdanumMandarin Orange
No top / heart / base split published
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 seasonSpring54
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day58
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter29
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBois NoirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,672
PerfumerJacques Polge
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#8,322
PerfumerMark Buxton
Launched—
Reviews20
Category winnerPasha de Cartier Fraicheur MentheHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChanel 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…
Reviews →Pasha de Cartier Fraicheur Menthe pairs sharp garden mint with a traditional barbershop backbone of lavender and oakmoss. Created by Mark Buxton in 1999, this flanker brightens the original Pasha woods with crisp coriander and mandarin orange. It sits close to the skin after an hour, making it a clean option for hot s…
Reviews →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 de Cartier Fraicheur Menthe?
Bois Noir takes 5 of 7 categories. Bois Noir is rated 4.47/5 from 60 votes; Pasha de Cartier Fraicheur Menthe is rated 4.19/5 from 162 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 de Cartier Fraicheur Menthe for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Bois Noir or Pasha de Cartier Fraicheur Menthe?
Bois Noir lasts longest (Bois Noir 73/100, Pasha de Cartier Fraicheur Menthe 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bois Noir or Pasha de Cartier Fraicheur Menthe?
Bois Noir projects furthest (Bois Noir 78/100, Pasha de Cartier Fraicheur Menthe 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bois Noir and Pasha de Cartier Fraicheur Menthe smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Lavender, Brazilian Rosewood and Mandarin Orange.
Is Bois Noir or Pasha de Cartier Fraicheur Menthe 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 de Cartier Fraicheur Menthe?
Bois Noir features Sandalwood, Rose, Lavender, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Brazilian Rosewood. Pasha de Cartier Fraicheur Menthe features Mint, Lavender, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Sandalwood.
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