Fragrance comparison

Bois Noir vs Faubourg Saint-Antoine

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 901 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bois Noir

Robert Piguet

4.04894 votes

Rank #910 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Faubourg Saint-Antoine

Kerzon Paris

4.147 votes

Rank #35,670 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois Noir takes 3 of 4 categories.

Bois Noir
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Faubourg Saint-Antoine
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bois Noir3/4

Faubourg Saint-Antoine1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois NoirRobert Piguet

Faubourg Saint-AntoineKerzon Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 894 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 26%Had 10%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

589 votes

43%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBois Noir

SillageBois Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value75

Category winnerFaubourg Saint-AntoineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber83%

powdery65%

balsamic48%

musky30%

woody100%

powdery83%

warm spicy65%

aromatic48%

balsamic30%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, powdery and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Guaiac WoodCedar

Heart

SandalwoodPatchouli

Base

ResinsLabdanumMusk

Top

Sawdust

Heart

CedarResins

Base

Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesCedar, Sandalwood and Resins. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#910

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews128

Overall rank#35,670

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerBois NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bois Noir by Robert Piguet is a woody aromatic fragrance built around deep, dark notes of guaiac wood and cedar. Launched in 2012, this scent offers an atmospheric, resinous experience ideal for those who prefer dark, mysterious profiles. It is a powerful choice for autumn and winter months, providing a persistent pre…

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Faubourg Saint-Antoine by Kerzon Paris captures the raw essence of a woodworker's workshop. This woody aromatic scent centers on notes of sawdust and cedar, providing a dry, comforting, and warm experience. It sits close to the skin, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a personal, calming fragrance for qui…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bois Noir or Faubourg Saint-Antoine?

Bois Noir takes 3 of 4 categories. Bois Noir is rated 4.04/5 from 894 votes; Faubourg Saint-Antoine is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose Bois Noir for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Faubourg Saint-Antoine for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois Noir or Faubourg Saint-Antoine?

Bois Noir lasts longest (Bois Noir 79/100, Faubourg Saint-Antoine 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois Noir or Faubourg Saint-Antoine?

Bois Noir projects furthest (Bois Noir 69/100, Faubourg Saint-Antoine 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois Noir and Faubourg Saint-Antoine smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and balsamic accords. Common notes include Cedar, Sandalwood and Resins.

Is Bois Noir or Faubourg Saint-Antoine better for summer or winter?

Faubourg Saint-Antoine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois Noir and Faubourg Saint-Antoine?

Bois Noir has top notes of Guaiac Wood and Cedar, heart notes of Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Resins, Labdanum and Musk. Faubourg Saint-Antoine has top notes of Sawdust, heart notes of Cedar and Resins, a base of Sandalwood.