Fragrance comparison

Bois Sacré vs 511

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bois Sacré

Maison du Roc

4.005 votes

Rank #22,788 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

511

IKON

4.007 votes

Rank #38,964 PowderyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois Sacré takes 3 of 4 categories.

Bois Sacré
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
511
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Bois Sacré3/4

5111/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bois Sacré
Sillage & projection: Bois Sacré
Value for money: 511
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bois Sacré

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois SacréMaison du Roc

511IKON

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 87%

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 41%Had 2%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

60%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

57%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBois Sacré

SillageBois Sacré

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value40

Category winner511Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

iris69%

patchouli61%

powdery100%

iris86%

earthy72%

soft spicy58%

woody44%

fruity30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both powdery, iris and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCardamom

Heart

HazelnutLeatherOrrisBran

Base

Tonka BeanPatchouliAustralian SandalwoodOud Butter

Top

CarrotCardamomElemi resin

Heart

OrrisJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaMuskAustralian SandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Orris and Australian Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring75

Summer75

Fall50

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men20

Unisex40

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,788

PerfumerJulie Massé

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#38,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerBois SacréHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bois Sacré opens with a bright flash of bergamot and warm cardamom, quickly shifting into a dry, paper-like orris core. It stays close to the body, wrapping the skin in a cozy blanket of hazelnut and soft suede without turning overly sweet. It is an easy pick for casual autumn days when you want a quiet, comforting wo…

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IKON 511 wears as a powdery, woody iris scent with a noticeably earthy edge. The opening can read like freshly grated carrot and cardamom, then settles into soft orris, sandalwood and dry amber. It suits someone who likes quiet, textured fragrances more than loud projection. Expect an intimate, skin-close style rathe…

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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 Sacré or 511?

Bois Sacré takes 3 of 4 categories. Bois Sacré is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; 511 is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Bois Sacré for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose 511 for a powdery and iris character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois Sacré or 511?

Bois Sacré lasts longest (Bois Sacré 80/100, 511 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois Sacré or 511?

Bois Sacré projects furthest (Bois Sacré 50/100, 511 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois Sacré and 511 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, iris and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Orris and Australian Sandalwood.

Is Bois Sacré or 511 better for summer or winter?

Bois Sacré suits day or night wear; 511 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois Sacré and 511?

Bois Sacré has top notes of Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Hazelnut, Leather, Orris and Bran, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Australian Sandalwood and Oud Butter. 511 has top notes of Carrot, Cardamom and Elemi resin, heart notes of Orris, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Musk, Australian Sandalwood and Amber.