Excite vs Bonyu
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
ExciteChoose it for a coconut and nutty character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
BonyuChoose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Excite2/4
Bonyu2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Bonyu
- Sillage & projection
- Bonyu
- Value for money
- Excite
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Excite
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ExciteAXEBonyuPisello ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.64/ 5 · 292 votes
Have 33%Had 48%Want 19%
4.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 17%Had 6%Want 77%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
44%Like
6%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate
234 votes
75%Love
0%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBonyu
SillageBonyu
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerExciteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcoconut100%
nutty90%
sweet80%
caramel70%
woody60%
lactonic50%
woody100%
floral83%
amber65%
warm spicy48%
wine30%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CoconutBlack Pepper
Heart
CaramelHazelnut
Base
Woody Notes
Top
SpicesWhite WineOakCoconutCitrusesRed Fruits
Heart
FlowersResinsFruity Notes
Base
Woody NotesVanillaCaramel
InformationalShared notesCoconut, Caramel and Woody Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring80
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,312
PerfumerAnn Gottlieb
Launched—
Reviews28
Overall rank#49,319
PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerExciteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotExcite by AXE blends creamy coconut and hazelnut with a hint of black pepper. It creates a warm, sweet, and nutty profile that feels approachable and casual. Best suited for daily wear in cooler weather, it is a popular choice for those looking for an affordable, gourmand-adjacent scent for school or hanging out with …
Reviews →Bonyu by Pisello Parfum, released in 2024, is a woody aquatic perfume that contrasts breezy coastal air with deep kitchen warmth. The scent pairs a dry oak and coconut opening with a heavy base of melted caramel and vanilla. It fits a woman who wants a beach fragrance with real substance rather than simple tropical fr…
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, Excite or Bonyu?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Excite is rated 3.64/5 from 292 votes; Bonyu is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Excite for a coconut and nutty character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Bonyu for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Excite or Bonyu?
Bonyu lasts longest (Bonyu 87/100, Excite 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Excite or Bonyu?
Bonyu projects furthest (Bonyu 67/100, Excite 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Excite and Bonyu smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Coconut, Caramel and Woody Notes.
Is Excite or Bonyu better for summer or winter?
Bonyu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Excite and Bonyu?
Excite has top notes of Coconut and Black Pepper, heart notes of Caramel and Hazelnut, a base of Woody Notes. Bonyu has top notes of Spices, White Wine, Oak and Coconut, heart notes of Flowers, Resins and Fruity Notes, a base of Woody Notes, Vanilla and Caramel.
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