Fragrance comparison

Bois Sacre vs Silver Wood

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 46 ratings analysed

Bois Sacre

Élixir Privé

4.2114 votes

Rank #48,769 AmberHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Silver Wood

Alexandria Fragrances · 2017

4.1632 votes

Rank #48,043 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silver Wood takes 3 of 5 categories.

Bois Sacre
Choose it for a amber and honey character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Silver Wood
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bois Sacre2/5

Silver Wood3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois SacreÉlixir Privé

Silver WoodAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 49%Had 5%Want 46%

4.16/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 28%Had 4%Want 68%

Category winnerSilver WoodRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

21%Like

29%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBois Sacre

SillageBois Sacre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value67

Category winnerSilver WoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

honey92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

iris61%

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

balsamic61%

iris53%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber, aromatic and iris

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MyrrhHoneyCitrusesPatchouli

Heart

IrisCypressBergamotWild Berries

Base

Moroccan CedarCacaoTobacco

Top

IrisJuniper BerriesCypress

Heart

MyrrhPatchouli

Base

Woodsy NotesHoneyResinVanillaMuskAmberLeather

InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Honey, Patchouli and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer17

Fall83

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex36

Women29

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,769

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,043

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched2017

Reviews0

Category winnerSilver WoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bois Sacre by Élixir Privé is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Bois Sacre was launched in 2020. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Preyssas. Top notes are Myrrh, Honey, Citruses and Patchouli; middle notes are Iris, Cypress, Bergamot and Wild Berries; base notes are Moroccan Cedar, Cacao and Toba…

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Silver Wood opens with powdery iris and brisk juniper, then settles into dry woods, patchouli, myrrh, and soft amber warmth. Vanilla, honey, musk, and a trace of leather smooth the base without turning it sweet. It wears close to the skin, making it a good fit if you like woody, resinous scents with a polished, intima…

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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 Sacre or Silver Wood?

Silver Wood takes 3 of 5 categories. Bois Sacre is rated 4.21/5 from 14 votes; Silver Wood is rated 4.16/5 from 32 votes. Choose Bois Sacre for a amber and honey character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Silver Wood for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois Sacre or Silver Wood?

Bois Sacre lasts longest (Bois Sacre 72/100, Silver Wood 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois Sacre or Silver Wood?

Bois Sacre projects furthest (Bois Sacre 60/100, Silver Wood 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois Sacre and Silver Wood smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and iris accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Honey, Patchouli and Iris.

Is Bois Sacre or Silver Wood better for summer or winter?

Bois Sacre suits daytime wear; Silver Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois Sacre and Silver Wood?

Bois Sacre has top notes of Myrrh, Honey, Citruses and Patchouli, heart notes of Iris, Cypress, Bergamot and Wild Berries, a base of Moroccan Cedar, Cacao and Tobacco. Silver Wood has top notes of Iris, Juniper Berries and Cypress, heart notes of Myrrh and Patchouli, a base of Woodsy Notes, Honey, Resin and Vanilla.