Feminite du Bois vs Miel Obscura
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Miel Obscura takes 3 of 5 categories.
Feminite du BoisChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Miel ObscuraChoose it for a woody and honey character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Feminite du Bois2/5
Miel Obscura3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Feminite du Bois
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Miel Obscura
- Sillage & projection
- Miel Obscura
- Value for money
- Miel Obscura
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Feminite du Bois
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Feminite du BoisShiseidoMiel ObscuraPARIS CORNERWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.42/ 5 · 1,776 votes
Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%
4.38/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%
Category winnerFeminite du BoisRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate58%Love
34%Like
1%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
1,776 votes
69%Love
19%Like
0%Ok
6%Dislike
6%Hate
16 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMiel Obscura
SillageMiel Obscura
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMiel ObscuraBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody90%
fruity80%
sweet70%
powdery60%
cinnamon50%
woody100%
honey92%
sweet84%
floral77%
aromatic69%
caramel61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CedarCinnamonHoneyGingerCarnationRose
Heart
PlumClovesBeeswaxCardamomPeachVioletOrange Blossom
Base
SandalwoodBenzoinVanillaMusk
Top15 to 30 minutes
PineCaramelBergamot
Heart3 to 5 hours
HoneyRoseViolet
Base6 to 8 hours
BenzoinCedarMusk
InformationalShared notesCedar, Honey, Rose and Violet. Durations are only published for Miel Obscura, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring30
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring50
Summer17
Fall100
Winter100
Day80
Night100
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#25,214
PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake, Pierre Bourdon
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#33,810
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerFeminite du BoisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFeminite du Bois opens with a sharp, dry cedar wood blast that immediately splits the difference between clean pencil shavings and warm spice. Cinnamon and honey quickly wrap around the timber, softening the edges without turning it into a sticky gourmand. It settles on the skin like a dark, unsweetened plum compote s…
Reviews →Miel Obscura by PARIS CORNER balances sweet gourmand warmth with crisp, resinous depth. The fragrance introduces itself with a contrast of tart bergamot, sharp green pine, and buttery caramel. As the opening settles, the heart reveals rich honey intertwined with gentle rose and soft violet, creating a floral core that…
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, Feminite du Bois or Miel Obscura?
Miel Obscura takes 3 of 5 categories. Feminite du Bois is rated 4.42/5 from 1,776 votes; Miel Obscura is rated 4.38/5 from 16 votes. Choose Feminite du Bois for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Miel Obscura for a woody and honey character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Feminite du Bois or Miel Obscura?
Miel Obscura lasts longest (Miel Obscura 82/100, Feminite du Bois 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Feminite du Bois or Miel Obscura?
Miel Obscura projects furthest (Miel Obscura 67/100, Feminite du Bois 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Feminite du Bois and Miel Obscura smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Cedar, Honey, Rose and Violet.
Is Feminite du Bois or Miel Obscura better for summer or winter?
Miel Obscura suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Feminite du Bois and Miel Obscura?
Feminite du Bois has top notes of Cedar, Cinnamon, Honey and Ginger, heart notes of Plum, Cloves, Beeswax and Cardamom, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Vanilla and Musk. Miel Obscura has top notes of Pine, Caramel and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Rose and Violet, a base of Benzoin, Cedar and Musk.
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