Fragrance comparison

Forêt Absolue vs Bois Étincelants

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

3 wins

Forêt Absolue

Reflexion

4.3010 votes

Rank #35,402 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

2%scent match

Clearly different

Bois Étincelants

DSH Perfumes · 2021

3.506 votes

Rank #56,633 AldehydicFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Forêt Absolue takes 3 of 4 categories.

Forêt Absolue
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Bois Étincelants
Choose it for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Forêt Absolue3/4

Bois Étincelants1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Forêt Absolue
Sillage & projection: Forêt Absolue
Value for money: Bois Étincelants
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Forêt Absolue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Forêt AbsolueReflexion

Bois ÉtincelantsDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 10%Had 8%Want 83%

3.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 5%Had 10%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

70%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

17%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityForêt Absolue

SillageForêt Absolue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value63

Category winnerBois ÉtincelantsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

woody100%

aromatic90%

earthy80%

green70%

mossy60%

fresh spicy50%

aldehydic100%

fresh83%

warm spicy65%

soapy48%

fruity30%

Scent match2%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

FirOakmossWood ResinGreen NotesHerbal NotesWoody NotesVetiverOakFloral Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

AldehydesChampagne RoséAustralian SandalwoodChampacaCognacTonka BeanSiam BenzoinOrrisOakImmortelleJasmineBeeswax

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOak. Durations are only published for Bois Étincelants, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 38%Casual 33%Date 20%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,402

PerfumerEugene Firsanov

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#56,633

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched2021

Reviews1

Category winnerForêt AbsolueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Forêt Absolue is a fir-led woody chypre that opens with a brisk, freshly cut conifer feel, then settles into a greener, earthy base where oakmoss and vetiver read clearly. It wears like a forest scent with structure, more crisp and aromatic than sweet. If you like mossy greens and resinous woods, it is easy to fall fo…

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Bois Étincelants by DSH Perfumes opens with a crisp burst of chilled pink champagne and effervescent aldehydes. It sparkles instantly on the skin. Zesty bergamot adds a bright citrus bite before settling down. Within twenty minutes, the bubbly effervescence gives way to warm Australian sandalwood and honeyed French be…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Forêt Absolue or Bois Étincelants?

Forêt Absolue takes 3 of 4 categories. Forêt Absolue is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes; Bois Étincelants is rated 3.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Forêt Absolue for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Bois Étincelants for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Forêt Absolue or Bois Étincelants?

Forêt Absolue lasts longest (Forêt Absolue 76/100, Bois Étincelants 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Forêt Absolue or Bois Étincelants?

Forêt Absolue projects furthest (Forêt Absolue 69/100, Bois Étincelants 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Forêt Absolue and Bois Étincelants smell similar?

Clearly different: a 2% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Oak.

Is Forêt Absolue or Bois Étincelants better for summer or winter?

Forêt Absolue suits daytime wear; Bois Étincelants suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Forêt Absolue and Bois Étincelants?

Forêt Absolue features Fir, Oakmoss, Wood Resin, Green Notes and Herbal Notes. Bois Étincelants features Aldehydes, Champagne Rosé, Australian Sandalwood, Champaca and Cognac.