Fragrance comparison

Declaration vs Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 6,244 ratings analysed

5 wins

Declaration

Cartier

4.046,212 votes

Rank #1,199 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés

Carlotha Ray

3.9132 votes

Rank #49,653 Soft SpicyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Declaration takes 5 of 7 categories.

Declaration
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés
Choose it for a soft spicy and leather character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Declaration5/7

Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DeclarationCartier

Myrrhe & Bois BrûlésCarlotha Ray

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 6,212 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

3.91/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 40%Had 13%Want 47%

Category winnerDeclarationRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

6,212 votes

19%Love

59%Like

16%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerMyrrhe & Bois BrûlésMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDeclaration

SillageDeclaration

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value44

Category winnerDeclarationBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

soft spicy100%

leather92%

anis84%

fruity77%

floral69%

mossy61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bitter OrangeCarawayBirchBergamotCorianderMandarin OrangeNeroliArtemisia

Heart

Guatemalan CardamomPepperGingerIrisJuniperCinnamonOrris RootJasmine

Base

Tahitian VetiverTeaCedarLeatherOakmossAmber

Notes

LeatherLicoriceOakmossStar AniseMateOsmanthusApricotGreen AppleTeaJuniper

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Tea, Leather and Oakmoss. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Spring11

Summer11

Fall100

Winter78

Day100

Night80

Category winnerMyrrhe & Bois BrûlésMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex19

Women2

Men7

Unisex50

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,199

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#49,653

PerfumerJean-Michel Duriez

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDeclarationHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cartier Declaration opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange and crisp bergamot before immediately shifting into an assertive heart of Guatemalan cardamom, pepper, and caraway. Jean-Claude Ellena crafted this 1998 fragrance around a striking contrast between cool citrus and warm, dry spices that carry a distinct huma…

Reviews →

Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés by Carlotha Ray is a fragrance for women and men. Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean-Michel Duriez. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly.

Reviews →

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, Declaration or Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés?

Declaration takes 5 of 7 categories. Declaration is rated 4.04/5 from 6,212 votes; Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés is rated 3.91/5 from 32 votes. Choose Declaration for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés for a soft spicy and leather character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Declaration or Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés?

Declaration lasts longest (Declaration 67/100, Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Declaration or Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés?

Declaration projects furthest (Declaration 58/100, Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Declaration and Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather accords. Common notes include Juniper, Tea, Leather and Oakmoss.

Is Declaration or Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés better for summer or winter?

For summer, Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés is the stronger pick. For winter, Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés is the stronger pick. Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Declaration and Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés?

Declaration has top notes of Bitter Orange, Caraway, Birch and Bergamot, heart notes of Guatemalan Cardamom, Pepper, Ginger and Iris, a base of Tahitian Vetiver, Tea, Cedar and Leather. Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés features Leather, Licorice, Oakmoss, Star Anise and Mate.