Fragrance comparison

Miel Obscura vs Feminite du Bois

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 1,792 ratings analysed

3 wins

Miel Obscura

PARIS CORNER

4.3816 votes

Rank #33,810 WoodyHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Feminite du Bois

Shiseido

4.421,776 votes

Rank #25,117 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Miel Obscura takes 3 of 5 categories.

Miel Obscura
Choose it for a woody and honey character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Feminite du Bois
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Miel Obscura3/5

Feminite du Bois2/5

Ratings & consensus: Feminite du Bois
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Miel Obscura
Sillage & projection: Miel Obscura
Value for money: Miel Obscura
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Feminite du Bois

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Miel ObscuraPARIS CORNER

Feminite du BoisShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.42/ 5 · 1,776 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

Category winnerFeminite du BoisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

19%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

58%Love

34%Like

1%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

1,776 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityMiel Obscura

SillageMiel Obscura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value47

Category winnerMiel ObscuraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

honey92%

sweet84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

caramel61%

warm spicy100%

woody90%

fruity80%

sweet70%

powdery60%

cinnamon50%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

PineCaramelBergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

HoneyRoseViolet

Base6 to 8 hours

BenzoinCedarMusk

Top

CedarCinnamonHoneyGingerCarnationRose

Heart

PlumClovesBeeswaxCardamomPeachVioletOrange Blossom

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesHoney, Rose, Violet and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Miel Obscura, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Spring30

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex50

Women42

Men1

Unisex34

Women65

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,810

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#25,117

PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake, Pierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFeminite du BoisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Miel Obscura by PARIS CORNER balances sweet gourmand warmth with crisp, resinous depth. The fragrance introduces itself with a contrast of tart bergamot, sharp green pine, and buttery caramel. As the opening settles, the heart reveals rich honey intertwined with gentle rose and soft violet, creating a floral core that…

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Feminite du Bois opens with a sharp, dry cedar wood blast that immediately splits the difference between clean pencil shavings and warm spice. Cinnamon and honey quickly wrap around the timber, softening the edges without turning it into a sticky gourmand. It settles on the skin like a dark, unsweetened plum compote s…

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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, Miel Obscura or Feminite du Bois?

Miel Obscura takes 3 of 5 categories. Miel Obscura is rated 4.38/5 from 16 votes; Feminite du Bois is rated 4.42/5 from 1,776 votes. Choose Miel Obscura for a woody and honey character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Feminite du Bois for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Miel Obscura or Feminite du Bois?

Miel Obscura lasts longest (Miel Obscura 82/100, Feminite du Bois 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Miel Obscura or Feminite du Bois?

Miel Obscura projects furthest (Miel Obscura 67/100, Feminite du Bois 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Miel Obscura and Feminite du Bois smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Honey, Rose, Violet and Benzoin.

Is Miel Obscura or Feminite du Bois better for summer or winter?

Miel Obscura suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Miel Obscura and Feminite du Bois?

Miel Obscura has top notes of Pine, Caramel and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Rose and Violet, a base of Benzoin, Cedar and Musk. Feminite du Bois has top notes of Cedar, Cinnamon, Honey and Ginger, heart notes of Plum, Cloves, Beeswax and Cardamom, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Vanilla and Musk.