Fragrance comparison

Bonjour vs Silver Birch

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 306 ratings analysed

Bonjour

Henry Jacques

4.867 votes

Rank #41,606 White FloralSweet

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43%scent match

Some overlap

Silver Birch

Amouroud

4.14299 votes

Rank #2,702 WoodyWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Bonjour
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Silver Birch
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Bonjour2/4

Silver Birch2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BonjourHenry Jacques

Silver BirchAmouroud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 62%

4.14/ 5 · 299 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

86%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

58%Love

22%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

238 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate96

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityBonjour

SillageSilver Birch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value61

Category winnerBonjourBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet92%

yellow floral84%

citrus77%

herbal69%

fruity61%

woody100%

white floral92%

leather84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

aromatic61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ChamomileMandarin Orange

Heart

Ylang-YlangOrange BlossomEgyptian Jasmine

Base

Berry FruitsWhite MuskVanilla

Top

FigCardamomMandarin Orange

Heart

PapyrusEgyptian JasmineOrange Blossom

Base

SuedeBourbon VetiverYlang-Ylang

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom and Egyptian Jasmine. 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

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer77

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men47

Unisex45

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,606

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,702

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews38

Category winnerSilver BirchHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bonjour by Henry Jacques opens with crisp mandarin orange and aromatic chamomile before settling into lush ylang-ylang and Egyptian jasmine. A soft base of white musk and berry fruits adds warmth without overwhelming the floral core. It wears effortlessly during bright spring mornings, pairing well with tailored linen…

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Silver Birch by Amouroud centers on a lush fig note balanced by Egyptian jasmine and smooth suede. It offers a woody, airy character that works well in mild spring weather. This unisex fragrance blends earthy papyrus with hints of citrus and cardamom, making it a versatile choice for office or casual daily wear when y…

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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, Bonjour or Silver Birch?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Bonjour is rated 4.86/5 from 7 votes; Silver Birch is rated 4.14/5 from 299 votes. Choose Bonjour for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Silver Birch for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bonjour or Silver Birch?

They last about the same: Bonjour 80/100, Silver Birch 79/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bonjour or Silver Birch?

Silver Birch projects furthest (Silver Birch 71/100, Bonjour 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bonjour and Silver Birch smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom and Egyptian Jasmine.

Is Bonjour or Silver Birch better for summer or winter?

Bonjour suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bonjour and Silver Birch?

Bonjour has top notes of Chamomile and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Berry Fruits, White Musk and Vanilla. Silver Birch has top notes of Fig, Cardamom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Papyrus, Egyptian Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Suede, Bourbon Vetiver and Ylang-Ylang.