Fragrance comparison

Miobor vs Sous Bois

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

Miobor

Prudence Paris

5.001 votes

Rank #53,171 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Sous Bois

Parfums Retro

3.673 votes

Rank #56,867 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Miobor
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sous Bois
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Miobor2/4

Sous Bois2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MioborPrudence Paris

Sous BoisParfums Retro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 8%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevitySous Bois

SillageSous Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

vanilla69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

musky69%

amber61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotOrangeCardamomLavender

Heart2-4 hrs

FrangipaniVioletFernCedarPine Tree

Base6-8+ hrs

BenzoinCoumarinTonka BeanVetiver

Top30 to 45 minutes

AlmondVioletLemonYlang-YlangOrange BlossomGeraniumRoseMimosa

Heart2 to 4 hours

Guaiac WoodOakmossLabdanum

Base5 to 8 hours

CedarCivetBenzoinVetiverMuskCoumarin

Category winnerMioborLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,171

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,867

PerfumerHugh Spencer

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerMioborHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Miobor by Prudence Paris delivers a refreshing twist on classic barbershop grooming by blending crisp mountain greenery with smooth, sweet resin. The first spray greets you with tangy bergamot and bright orange peel, quickly tempered by soothing French lavender and a kick of cracked cardamom. As the citrus settles, th…

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Sous Bois by Parfums Retro is a classic woody chypre that balances bright citrus notes with an earthy forest floor atmosphere. Created by perfumer Hugh Spencer, it opens with a quick flash of lemon, bergamot, and neroli paired with almond and powdery iris. As the opening settles, middle notes of guaiac wood, oakmoss, …

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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, Miobor or Sous Bois?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Miobor is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Sous Bois is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Miobor for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sous Bois for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Miobor or Sous Bois?

Sous Bois lasts longest (Sous Bois 80/100, Miobor 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Miobor or Sous Bois?

Sous Bois projects furthest (Sous Bois 58/100, Miobor 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Miobor and Sous Bois smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Violet, Cedar, Benzoin and Coumarin.

Is Miobor or Sous Bois better for summer or winter?

Miobor suits daytime wear; Sous Bois suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Miobor and Sous Bois?

Miobor has top notes of Bergamot, Orange, Cardamom and Lavender, heart notes of Frangipani, Violet, Fern and Cedar, a base of Benzoin, Coumarin, Tonka Bean and Vetiver. Sous Bois has top notes of Almond, Violet, Lemon and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss and Labdanum, a base of Cedar, Civet, Benzoin and Vetiver.