Bois Noir vs Versus Uomo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Versus Uomo takes 4 of 7 categories.
Bois NoirChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Versus UomoChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Bois Noir2/7
Versus Uomo4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Bois Noir
- Community sentiment
- Versus Uomo
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Bois Noir
- Value for money
- Versus Uomo
- Versatility
- Versus Uomo
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Versus Uomo
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bois NoirChanelVersus UomoVersaceWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.47/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
4.16/ 5 · 607 votes
Have 37%Had 39%Want 24%
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
36%Like
4%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
499 votes
Category winnerVersus UomoMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageBois Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVersus UomoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
rose84%
lavender77%
floral69%
citrus61%
citrus100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
powdery69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus
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
Top
LavenderLimeLemonBergamotPeachPetitgrainMandarin OrangeGreen Notes
Heart
Brazilian RosewoodBalsam FirCarnationJasmineCorianderOrris Root
Base
AmberVanillaSandalwoodMuskCedarTonka BeanBenzoin
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
Winter94
Day–
Night–
Category winnerVersus UomoMost 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#996
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews112
Category winnerVersus UomoHigher 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 →Versace Versus Uomo opens with a sharp burst of lime and lemon, backed by lavender. It quickly shifts into a dry cedar and warm benzoin base. This vintage release fits colder autumn evenings when you want a dry, citrus wood profile that stands apart from modern sweet trends.
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 Versus Uomo?
Versus Uomo takes 4 of 7 categories. Bois Noir is rated 4.47/5 from 60 votes; Versus Uomo is rated 4.16/5 from 607 votes. Choose Bois Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Versus Uomo for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Bois Noir or Versus Uomo?
They last about the same: Bois Noir 73/100, Versus Uomo 73/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Bois Noir or Versus Uomo?
Bois Noir projects furthest (Bois Noir 78/100, Versus Uomo 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bois Noir and Versus Uomo smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Lavender, Brazilian Rosewood and Mandarin Orange.
Is Bois Noir or Versus Uomo 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 Versus Uomo?
Bois Noir features Sandalwood, Rose, Lavender, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Brazilian Rosewood. Versus Uomo has top notes of Lavender, Lime, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Brazilian Rosewood, Balsam Fir, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk.
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