Detchema vs Bois des Iles
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
62%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Detchema takes 4 of 7 categories.
DetchemaChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Bois des IlesChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Detchema4/7
Bois des Iles3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Bois des Iles
- Community sentiment
- Bois des Iles
- Longevity
- Detchema
- Sillage & projection
- Detchema
- Value for money
- Detchema
- Versatility
- Bois des Iles
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Detchema
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DetchemaRevillonBois des IlesChanelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 440 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
4.34/ 5 · 1,907 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerBois des IlesRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
45%Like
3%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
403 votes
53%Love
36%Like
2%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
1,907 votes
Category winnerBois des IlesMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDetchema
SillageDetchema
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDetchemaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
woody92%
powdery84%
white floral77%
aldehydic69%
fresh61%
woody100%
powdery92%
amber84%
aldehydic77%
iris69%
fresh61%
Scent match62%Closely related · both woody, powdery and aldehydic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesHiacynthPeachBergamotNeroli
Heart
CarnationRoseJasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley
Base
Orris RootSandalwoodMuskLeatherAmberVetiverTonka Bean
Top15-30 mins
AldehydesCorianderNeroliPeachBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
Ylang-YlangIrisOrris RootJasmineRoseLilacLily-of-the-Valley
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodAmberBenzoinTonka BeanOpoponaxVanillaMuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Peach, Bergamot and Neroli. Durations are only published for Bois des Iles, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring89
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night53
Category winnerBois des IlesMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,574
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews43
Overall rank#27,630
PerfumerErnest Beaux
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDetchemaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDetchema is a vintage floral composition from 1953 that centers on aldehydes, hyacinth, and a powdery base of orris root. It feels like a crisp, soapy relic from a classic vanity. Perfect for cooler spring mornings, this scent hugs the skin with a clean, dignified presence that avoids modern sweetness. It is a choice …
Reviews →Chanel Bois des Iles greets you with a sparkling fizz of aldehydes and sweet mandarin orange before settling into warm woods. The opening is bright and crisp like vintage bath soap. Give it twenty minutes on skin. Soon, buttery sandalwood and powdery iris take over, creating an intimate, cozy warmth reminiscent of gin…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Detchema or Bois des Iles?
Detchema takes 4 of 7 categories. Detchema is rated 3.87/5 from 440 votes; Bois des Iles is rated 4.34/5 from 1,907 votes. Choose Detchema for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Bois des Iles for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Detchema or Bois des Iles?
Detchema lasts longest (Detchema 76/100, Bois des Iles 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Detchema or Bois des Iles?
Detchema projects furthest (Detchema 67/100, Bois des Iles 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Detchema and Bois des Iles smell similar?
Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Peach, Bergamot and Neroli.
Is Detchema or Bois des Iles better for summer or winter?
For summer, Detchema is the stronger pick. For winter, Detchema is the stronger pick. Bois des Iles suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Detchema and Bois des Iles?
Detchema has top notes of Aldehydes, Hiacynth, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Orris Root, Sandalwood, Musk and Leather. Bois des Iles has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Neroli and Peach, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Iris, Orris Root and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Benzoin and Tonka Bean.
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