Fragrance comparison

Juniper Java vs Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 55 ratings analysed

3 wins

Juniper Java

Beach Geeza

3.4823 votes

Rank #24,728 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

9%scent match

Clearly different

Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés

Carlotha Ray

3.9132 votes

Rank #54,250 Soft SpicyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Juniper Java takes 3 of 5 categories.

Juniper Java
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés
Choose it for a soft spicy and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Juniper Java3/5

Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés2/5

Ratings & consensus: Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Juniper Java
Sillage & projection: Juniper Java
Value for money: Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Juniper Java

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Juniper JavaBeach Geeza

Myrrhe & Bois BrûlésCarlotha Ray

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.48/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%

3.91/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 40%Had 13%Want 47%

Category winnerMyrrhe & Bois BrûlésRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

39%Like

22%Ok

17%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

19%Love

59%Like

16%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityJuniper Java

SillageJuniper Java

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value44

Category winnerMyrrhe & Bois BrûlésBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

citrus70%

earthy60%

green50%

soft spicy100%

leather92%

anis84%

fruity77%

floral69%

mossy61%

Scent match9%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Citron

Heart

JuniperMateGreen Notes

Base

Java vetiver oilSandalwoodOakmoss

Notes

LeatherLicoriceOakmossStar AniseMateOsmanthusApricotGreen AppleTeaJuniper

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Mate and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall90

Winter50

Day100

Night88

Spring11

Summer11

Fall100

Winter78

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men7

Unisex50

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,728

PerfumerRyan Hunts

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#54,250

PerfumerJean-Michel Duriez

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJuniper JavaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Juniper Java by Beach Geeza opens with a sharp burst of citron that feels immediate and bitter before settling into a dense thicket of crushed juniper berries, dry mate tea, and cut grass. The scent profile shifts quickly from a bright citrus citrus splash to a green, piney fougere that carries the earthy weight of Ja…

Reviews →

Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés by Carlotha Ray is a fragrance for women and men. Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean-Michel Duriez. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly.

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, Juniper Java or Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés?

Juniper Java takes 3 of 5 categories. Juniper Java is rated 3.48/5 from 23 votes; Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés is rated 3.91/5 from 32 votes. Choose Juniper Java for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés for a soft spicy and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Juniper Java or Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés?

Juniper Java lasts longest (Juniper Java 68/100, Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Juniper Java or Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés?

Juniper Java projects furthest (Juniper Java 57/100, Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Juniper Java and Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés smell similar?

Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Juniper, Mate and Oakmoss.

Is Juniper Java or Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés better for summer or winter?

Juniper Java suits daytime wear; Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Juniper Java and Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés?

Juniper Java has top notes of Citron, heart notes of Juniper, Mate and Green Notes, a base of Java vetiver oil, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. Myrrhe & Bois Brûlés features Leather, Licorice, Oakmoss, Star Anise and Mate.