Fragrance comparison

Boudoir vs Stile

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,827 ratings analysed

4 wins

Boudoir

Vivienne Westwood

4.013,748 votes

Rank #192 Warm SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Stile

Sergio Tacchini

3.6979 votes

Rank #16,580 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Boudoir takes 4 of 7 categories.

Boudoir
Choose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Stile
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Boudoir4/7

Stile3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BoudoirVivienne Westwood

StileSergio Tacchini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 3,748 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.69/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 39%Had 27%Want 34%

Category winnerBoudoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

3,154 votes

39%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerStileMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBoudoir

SillageBoudoir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value70

Category winnerStileBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

floral92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

balsamic69%

rose61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

tobacco61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesMarigoldHiacynthOrange BlossomBergamot

Heart

CarnationRoseCardamomCorianderNarcissusOrris RootJasmine

Base

VanillaTobacco LeafCinnamonSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

Fir ResinFig LeafBergamot

Heart

CinnamonMyrtleCardamomJasmine

Base

Tobacco LeafPatchouliTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Jasmine and Tobacco Leaf. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter29

Day100

Night42

Category winnerStileMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex12

Women86

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#192

PerfumerMartin Gras

Launched—

Reviews365

Overall rank#16,580

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerBoudoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Boudoir is a rich, spicy floral with a sharp aldehydic lift up top, then a warmer heart of rose, carnation, orris and narcissus. On skin, it usually settles into a powdery mix of vanilla, tobacco leaf, sandalwood and patchouli. It reads sensual, vintage-leaning and a little provocative rather than soft or clean. If yo…

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Stile by Sergio Tacchini is a masculine fragrance centered on fir resin, fig leaf, and tobacco. Launched in 2003, this aromatic woody scent offers a crisp, sport-elegant profile perfect for office settings or daily casual wear throughout spring and autumn. It provides a balanced, approachable character that manages to…

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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, Boudoir or Stile?

Boudoir takes 4 of 7 categories. Boudoir is rated 4.01/5 from 3,748 votes; Stile is rated 3.69/5 from 79 votes. Choose Boudoir for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Stile for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Boudoir or Stile?

Boudoir lasts longest (Boudoir 83/100, Stile 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Boudoir or Stile?

Boudoir projects furthest (Boudoir 74/100, Stile 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Boudoir and Stile smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Jasmine and Tobacco Leaf.

Is Boudoir or Stile better for summer or winter?

For summer, Stile is the stronger pick. For winter, Boudoir is the stronger pick. Stile suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Boudoir and Stile?

Boudoir has top notes of Aldehydes, Marigold, Hiacynth and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Cardamom and Coriander, a base of Vanilla, Tobacco Leaf, Cinnamon and Sandalwood. Stile has top notes of Fir Resin, Fig Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Myrtle, Cardamom and Jasmine, a base of Tobacco Leaf, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Musk.