Fragrance comparison

French Bouquet vs N.05.1

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 232 ratings analysed

1 wins

French Bouquet

BDK Parfums

3.39232 votes

Rank #13,920 WoodyAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

N.05.1

InEstasy

—0 votes

Rank #72,915 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

French Bouquet takes 1 of 1 categories.

French Bouquet
Choose it for a woody and aldehydic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
N.05.1
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character.

French Bouquet1/1

N.05.10/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: French Bouquet

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

French BouquetBDK Parfums

N.05.1InEstasy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.39/ 5 · 232 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

31%Like

18%Ok

18%Dislike

10%Hate

232 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aldehydic92%

white floral84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesCorianderBergamot

Heart

RoseJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

LabdanumVioletTobaccoSandalwoodPatchouliTonka BeanVetiver

Notes

BergamotCorianderTonka BeanSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Bergamot, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer58

Fall100

Winter97

Day100

Night67

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex23

Women72

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,920

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#72,915

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFrench BouquetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

French Bouquet by BDK Parfums opens with a sharp burst of sparkling aldehydes, bitter bergamot, and crushed coriander seeds. As the initial fizzy top subsides on skin, a vintage floral heart of rose and jasmine unfolds alongside orange blossom. Patchouli, labdanum, and earthy vetiver anchor the dry down, giving the fl…

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N.05.1 by InEstasy presents a clean, aromatic profile anchored by crisp bergamot and earthy coriander. This fragrance suits those who prefer a professional, understated scent for the office. Sandalwood provides a smooth, woody foundation that lingers on the skin, while the subtle touch of tonka bean adds a hint of war…

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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.

Do French Bouquet and N.05.1 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bergamot, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.

Is French Bouquet or N.05.1 better for summer or winter?

French Bouquet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in French Bouquet and N.05.1?

French Bouquet has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Labdanum, Violet, Tobacco and Sandalwood. N.05.1 features Bergamot, Coriander, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.