Fragrance comparison

Marfil vs Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

Marfil

Salas · 2023

3.504 votes

Rank #61,927 AmberWoody

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum

Houbigant

4.6447 votes

Rank #27,494 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Marfil
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Marfil2/4

Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Marfil
Sillage & projection: Marfil
Value for money: Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MarfilSalas

Bois Mystique Extrait de ParfumHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 45%Had 9%Want 45%

4.64/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 23%Had 4%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

0%Like

75%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

74%Love

19%Like

4%Ok

0%Dislike

2%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityMarfil

SillageMarfil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value38

Category winnerBois Mystique Extrait de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody90%

powdery80%

citrus70%

musky60%

iris50%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

smoky61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

AmberIris

Base

Guaiac WoodMuskIncenseSandalwood

Top20-30 mins

CardamomPink PepperDavanaNeroliGingerBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

Black PepperIncenseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCinnamonIris

Base8-10 hrs

Guaiac WoodMyrrhMuskAmberCedarwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amber, Iris and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer100

Fall33

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Spring93

Summer44

Fall100

Winter78

Day100

Night70

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men77

Unisex10

Women13

Work 34%Date 29%Casual 24%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,927

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched2023

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,494

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBois Mystique Extrait de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Salas Marfil starts with a bright, crisp squeeze of Italian bergamot that quickly settles into a smooth heart of powdery iris and warm golden amber. As the fragrance warms on your skin, it unfolds into a creamy base of sandalwood, earthy guaiac wood, soft musk, and a subtle trace of clean incense smoke. The scent feel…

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Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum by Houbigant takes the dry heat of cedarwood and wraps it in spicy cardamom, smoky incense, and warm amber resin. You get a dense opening where zesty bergamot and pink pepper cut through sweet davana liqueur. Within twenty minutes, the citrus evaporates and leaves a grounded trail of gu…

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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, Marfil or Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Marfil is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum is rated 4.64/5 from 47 votes. Choose Marfil for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marfil or Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum?

Marfil lasts longest (Marfil 72/100, Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marfil or Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum?

Marfil projects furthest (Marfil 65/100, Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marfil and Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amber, Iris and Guaiac Wood.

Is Marfil or Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum better for summer or winter?

Marfil suits daytime wear; Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marfil and Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum?

Marfil has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Amber and Iris, a base of Guaiac Wood, Musk, Incense and Sandalwood. Bois Mystique Extrait de Parfum has top notes of Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Davana and Neroli, heart notes of Black Pepper, Incense, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Cinnamon, a base of Guaiac Wood, Myrrh, Musk and Amber.