Fragrance comparison

Nitro White vs Bois d'Argent

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,049 ratings analysed

7 wins

Nitro White

Dumont

4.47434 votes

Rank #1,246 HoneyAmber

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65%scent match

Closely related

Bois d'Argent

Dior · 2004

4.222,615 votes

Rank #2,100 AmberPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nitro White takes 7 of 7 categories.

Nitro White
Choose it for a honey and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Bois d'Argent
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Best in spring.

Nitro White7/7

Bois d'Argent0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nitro WhiteDumont

Bois d'ArgentDior

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.47/ 5 · 434 votes

Have 48%Had 4%Want 48%

4.22/ 5 · 2,615 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerNitro WhiteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

29%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

434 votes

49%Love

29%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

830 votes

Category winnerNitro WhiteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityNitro White

SillageNitro White

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value30

Category winnerNitro WhiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

honey100%

amber92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

powdery84%

iris77%

sweet69%

balsamic46%

warm spicy30%

Scent match65%Closely related · both amber, powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Juniper BerriesIrisCypress

Heart2 to 3 hours

MyrrhPatchouli

Base6 to 8 hours

HoneyVanillaAmberMuskLeather

Top

IrisCypressJuniper Berries

Heart

MyrhhPatchouli

Base

Woodsy NotesHoneyVanillaAmberResinsMuskLeather

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Iris, Cypress and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Nitro White, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer38

Fall96

Winter100

Day76

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter80

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNitro WhiteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men58

Unisex36

Women6

Men21

Unisex63

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,246

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews73

Overall rank#2,100

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2004

Reviews112

Category winnerNitro WhiteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nitro White by Dumont opens with an aromatic burst of cypress and tart juniper berries, smoothed almost immediately by powdery iris. As the crisp opening settles, the heart reveals warm myrrh and earthy patchouli, balancing the initial herbal sharpness with sweet resinous warmth. The base forms the true spine of the f…

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Dior Bois d'Argent opens with a crisp, forest-like bite of crushed cypress needles and tart juniper berries, quickly dusted by a chilled layer of powdery iris. As it settles onto your skin, the brisk greenery softens into a warm blend of sweet Somali myrrh, earthy patchouli, and golden honey. The drydown reveals a cre…

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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, Nitro White or Bois d'Argent?

Nitro White takes 7 of 7 categories. Nitro White is rated 4.47/5 from 434 votes; Bois d'Argent is rated 4.22/5 from 2,615 votes. Choose Nitro White for a honey and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Bois d'Argent for a amber and powdery character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Nitro White or Bois d'Argent?

Nitro White lasts longest (Nitro White 75/100, Bois d'Argent 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nitro White or Bois d'Argent?

Nitro White projects furthest (Nitro White 66/100, Bois d'Argent 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nitro White and Bois d'Argent smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Iris, Cypress and Myrrh.

Is Nitro White or Bois d'Argent better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nitro White is the stronger pick. For winter, Nitro White is the stronger pick. Nitro White suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nitro White and Bois d'Argent?

Nitro White has top notes of Juniper Berries, Iris and Cypress, heart notes of Myrrh and Patchouli, a base of Honey, Vanilla, Amber and Musk. Bois d'Argent has top notes of Iris, Cypress and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Myrhh and Patchouli, a base of Woodsy Notes, Honey, Vanilla and Amber.