Fragrance comparison

Eau du Soir 2017 vs Host Boy

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 21 ratings analysed

3 wins

Eau du Soir 2017

Sisley

3.9020 votes

Rank #56,447 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Host Boy

Butterfly Thai Perfume

2.001 votes

Rank #79,395 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau du Soir 2017 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Eau du Soir 2017
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Host Boy
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Eau du Soir 20173/4

Host Boy1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Eau du Soir 2017
Sillage & projection: Eau du Soir 2017
Value for money: Host Boy
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau du Soir 2017

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau du Soir 2017Sisley

Host BoyButterfly Thai Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 51%Had 12%Want 37%

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

50%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityEau du Soir 2017

SillageEau du Soir 2017

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value100

Category winnerHost BoyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

white floral84%

mossy77%

warm spicy69%

iris61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, white floral and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

IrisMossPatchouliCarnationJuniperLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineSyringa

Base

AmberMusk

Top

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitJuniper

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasminePepperCloveRoseLilyIris

Base

PatchouliOakmossAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Iris and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer14

Fall86

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,447

PerfumerHubert d'Ornano, Isabelle d'Ornano., Jeannine Mongin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#79,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau du Soir 2017Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau du Soir 2017 reads as a classic floral chypre with a sharper, greener edge than many modern florals. Citrus lifts the opening, then iris, moss, patchouli and white florals take over, giving it a dry, earthy, slightly spicy character rather than an easy sweetness. It suits someone who likes polished, traditional st…

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Host Boy by Butterfly Thai Perfume is a unisex chypre with a bright citrus start, aromatic juniper, and a busy floral-spice heart. Mandarin and grapefruit give the opening lift, while jasmine, ylang-ylang, pepper, clove, iris, rose, and lily add a warmer, more textured middle. The dry-down settles into patchouli, oakm…

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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, Eau du Soir 2017 or Host Boy?

Eau du Soir 2017 takes 3 of 4 categories. Eau du Soir 2017 is rated 3.90/5 from 20 votes; Host Boy is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Eau du Soir 2017 for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Host Boy for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau du Soir 2017 or Host Boy?

Eau du Soir 2017 lasts longest (Eau du Soir 2017 71/100, Host Boy 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau du Soir 2017 or Host Boy?

Eau du Soir 2017 projects furthest (Eau du Soir 2017 75/100, Host Boy 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau du Soir 2017 and Host Boy smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and earthy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Iris and Patchouli.

Is Eau du Soir 2017 or Host Boy better for summer or winter?

Eau du Soir 2017 suits evening wear; Host Boy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau du Soir 2017 and Host Boy?

Eau du Soir 2017 has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Iris, Moss, Patchouli and Carnation, a base of Amber and Musk. Host Boy has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Juniper, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Pepper and Clove, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Amber and Musk.