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Jasmin Majorelle vs Bois des Iles

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

Updated 1,992 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois des Iles takes 5 of 8 categories.

  • Jasmin Majorelle

    Choose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Bois des Iles

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Jasmin Majorelle3/8
Bois des Iles5/8
Ratings & consensus
Bois des Iles
Community sentiment
Bois des Iles
Longevity
Bois des Iles
Sillage & projection
Bois des Iles
Value for money
Jasmin Majorelle
Versatility
Jasmin Majorelle
Note pyramid (duration)
Bois des Iles
Fragranxe ranking
Jasmin Majorelle

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Jasmin MajorelleLe Jardin Retrouve
Bois des IlesChanel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.66/ 5 · 85 votes
Have 31%Had 12%Want 57%
4.34/ 5 · 1,907 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerBois des IlesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
26%Love
39%Like
13%Ok
20%Dislike
2%Hate

85 votes

53%Love
36%Like
2%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate

1,907 votes

Category winnerBois des IlesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate66
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityBois des Iles

SillageBois des Iles

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value45
¤ Price value32
Category winnerJasmin MajorelleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family
white floral100%
yellow floral92%
aromatic84%
musky77%
sweet69%
floral61%
woody100%
powdery92%
amber84%
aldehydic77%
iris69%
fresh61%
Scent match8%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
CorianderSageLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
JasmineYlang-YlangNeroli
Base2 to 3 hours
White MuskIris
Top15-30 mins
AldehydesCorianderNeroliPeachBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
Ylang-YlangIrisOrris RootJasmineRoseLilacLily-of-the-Valley
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodAmberBenzoinTonka BeanOpoponaxVanillaMuskVetiver
Category winnerBois des IlesLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer97
Fall32
Winter16
Day100
Night32
Spring89
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night53
Category winnerJasmin MajorelleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex30
Women70
Men3
Unisex56
Women41
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,048

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#26,607

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJasmin MajorelleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jasmin Majorelle by Le Jardin Retrouve presents an airy, botanical interpretation of white flowers. Created in 1981 by perfumer Yuri Gutsatz, the fragrance bypasses heavy sweetness in favour of a fresh garden profile. It opens with bright lemon, aromatic sage, and peppery coriander, creating a crisp, herbal introducti…

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Chanel Bois des Iles greets you with a sparkling fizz of aldehydes and sweet mandarin orange before settling into warm woods. The opening is bright and crisp like vintage bath soap. Give it twenty minutes on skin. Soon, buttery sandalwood and powdery iris take over, creating an intimate, cozy warmth reminiscent of gin…

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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, Jasmin Majorelle or Bois des Iles?

Bois des Iles takes 5 of 8 categories. Jasmin Majorelle is rated 3.66/5 from 85 votes; Bois des Iles is rated 4.34/5 from 1,907 votes. Choose Jasmin Majorelle for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bois des Iles for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jasmin Majorelle or Bois des Iles?

Bois des Iles lasts longest (Bois des Iles 61/100, Jasmin Majorelle 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jasmin Majorelle or Bois des Iles?

Bois des Iles projects furthest (Bois des Iles 56/100, Jasmin Majorelle 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jasmin Majorelle and Bois des Iles smell similar?

Clearly different: a 8% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Coriander, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Neroli.

Is Jasmin Majorelle or Bois des Iles better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jasmin Majorelle is the stronger pick. For winter, Bois des Iles is the stronger pick. Jasmin Majorelle suits daytime wear; Bois des Iles suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jasmin Majorelle and Bois des Iles?

Jasmin Majorelle has top notes of Coriander, Sage and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Neroli, a base of White Musk and Iris. Bois des Iles has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Neroli and Peach, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Iris, Orris Root and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Benzoin and Tonka Bean.

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