Fragrance comparison

Border with Austria Граница с Австрией vs Saphir Du Bois

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

Border with Austria Граница с Австрией

Buvard.Parfums

3.333 votes

Rank #66,994 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Saphir Du Bois

J'Elle Bulan Parfums

4.5812 votes

Rank #28,995 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Saphir Du Bois takes 3 of 4 categories.

Border with Austria Граница с Австрией
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money.
Saphir Du Bois
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Border with Austria Граница с Австрией1/4

Saphir Du Bois3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Saphir Du Bois
Sillage & projection: Saphir Du Bois
Value for money: Border with Austria Граница с Австрией
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Saphir Du Bois

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Border with Austria Граница с АвстриейBuvard.Parfums

Saphir Du BoisJ'Elle Bulan Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 11%Had 11%Want 78%

4.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 21%Had 3%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

67%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevitySaphir Du Bois

SillageSaphir Du Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value56

Category winnerBorder with Austria Граница с АвстриейBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

fresh spicy84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

oud61%

woody100%

patchouli92%

oud84%

amber77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

OakmossBergamotLabdanumRaspberryAtlas CedarFirAgarwood (Oud)Soil Tincture

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Indonesian Patchouli LeafAgarwood (Oud)BergamotOrange BlossomCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmberwoodLabdanumAmbrette (Musk Mallow)RaspberrySaffronFloral NotesAtlas Cedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Labdanum, Raspberry and Atlas Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer71

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night88

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men23

Unisex54

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,994

PerfumerKaterina Buvard

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,995

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSaphir Du BoisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Border with Austria by Buvard.Parfums is a mossy, earthy chypre with bergamot, raspberry, woods, oud, fir, labdanum and soil tincture. It reads more forest floor than polished fruit, with a fresh spicy lift over darker resinous woods. Because evidence is limited, this is best treated as a sample-first fragrance for p…

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Saphir Du Bois by J'Elle Bulan Parfums presents a rich, candied apple and raspberry opening that settles into a creamy, resinous woody base. This unisex fragrance features Indonesian patchouli and smoky agarwood, creating a sophisticated profile for cooler days or elegant evening wear. It balances sweet gourmand facet…

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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, Border with Austria Граница с Австрией or Saphir Du Bois?

Saphir Du Bois takes 3 of 4 categories. Border with Austria Граница с Австрией is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Saphir Du Bois is rated 4.58/5 from 12 votes. Choose Border with Austria Граница с Австрией for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Choose Saphir Du Bois for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Border with Austria Граница с Австрией or Saphir Du Bois?

Saphir Du Bois lasts longest (Saphir Du Bois 78/100, Border with Austria Граница с Австрией 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Border with Austria Граница с Австрией or Saphir Du Bois?

Saphir Du Bois projects furthest (Saphir Du Bois 71/100, Border with Austria Граница с Австрией 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Border with Austria Граница с Австрией and Saphir Du Bois smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and oud accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Labdanum, Raspberry and Atlas Cedar.

Is Border with Austria Граница с Австрией or Saphir Du Bois better for summer or winter?

Saphir Du Bois suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Border with Austria Граница с Австрией and Saphir Du Bois?

Border with Austria Граница с Австрией features Oakmoss, Bergamot, Labdanum, Raspberry and Atlas Cedar. Saphir Du Bois features Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Agarwood (Oud), Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.