Fragrance comparison

Mesquite vs Vert des Bois

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 676 ratings analysed

Mesquite

Demeter Fragrance

3.2914 votes

Rank #55,626 BalsamicAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Vert des Bois

Tom Ford

4.14662 votes

Rank #24,809 WoodyBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vert des Bois takes 4 of 5 categories.

Mesquite
Choose it for a balsamic and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vert des Bois
Choose it for a woody and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Mesquite1/5

Vert des Bois4/5

Ratings & consensus: Vert des Bois
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vert des Bois
Sillage & projection: Mesquite
Value for money: Vert des Bois
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vert des Bois

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MesquiteDemeter Fragrance

Vert des BoisTom Ford

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.29/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 14%Had 9%Want 77%

4.14/ 5 · 662 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerVert des BoisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

21%Like

14%Ok

21%Dislike

14%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

46%Love

37%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

662 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityVert des Bois

SillageMesquite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value41

Category winnerVert des BoisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

balsamic100%

aromatic77%

terpenic53%

woody30%

woody100%

balsamic83%

patchouli65%

aromatic48%

anis30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both balsamic, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mastic or LentisqueWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Poplar (Populus) budsOlive TreeAnisePlum

Heart

Mastic or LentisqueJasmine

Base

PatchouliWoody NotesTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMastic or Lentisque and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Mesquite, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day44

Night100

Spring100

Summer36

Fall0

Winter88

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 48%Date 22%Party 19%Work 11%

Men67

Unisex31

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,626

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#24,809

PerfumerMichael Nordstrand, Olivier Gillotin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVert des BoisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Demeter Fragrance Mesquite delivers an unapologetic blast of real outdoor woodsmoke. It pulls no punches. You get dry timber, bitter mastic resin, and the savory char of a Texas barbecue pit right from the first spray. A fleeting whiff of solvent alcohol gives way within ninety seconds to authentic glowing embers and …

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Tom Ford Vert des Bois opens with a sharp, resinous burst of poplar buds and a distinct, bittersweet anise accord that mimics Greek ouzo. The scent rapidly evolves on the skin, trading its initial medicine-cabinet bite for a savory, buttery olive tree note and dry mastic. As the fragrance settles during a cool autumn …

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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, Mesquite or Vert des Bois?

Vert des Bois takes 4 of 5 categories. Mesquite is rated 3.29/5 from 14 votes; Vert des Bois is rated 4.14/5 from 662 votes. Choose Mesquite for a balsamic and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vert des Bois for a woody and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mesquite or Vert des Bois?

Vert des Bois lasts longest (Vert des Bois 72/100, Mesquite 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mesquite or Vert des Bois?

Mesquite projects furthest (Mesquite 75/100, Vert des Bois 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mesquite and Vert des Bois smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share balsamic, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mastic or Lentisque and Woody Notes.

Is Mesquite or Vert des Bois better for summer or winter?

Mesquite suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mesquite and Vert des Bois?

Mesquite features Mastic or Lentisque and Woody Notes. Vert des Bois has top notes of Poplar (Populus) buds, Olive Tree, Anise and Plum, heart notes of Mastic or Lentisque and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Woody Notes and Tonka Bean.