Fragrance comparison

Precocious vs The True Bold

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

Precocious

Parfums Vintage

3.001 votes

Rank #71,999 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

1 wins

The True Bold

Al Ambra

4.2813 votes

Rank #45,909 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The True Bold takes 1 of 1 categories.

Precocious
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character.
The True Bold
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Precocious0/1

The True Bold1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PrecociousParfums Vintage

The True BoldAl Ambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 17%Want 83%

4.28/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 28%Had 4%Want 68%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

63%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value82

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

tobacco84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

CinnamonSaffronOlibanumNutmegGreen AppleWhite Pear

Heart1 to 2 hours

JasminePatchouli

Base4 to 8 hours

heavyit is best applied with a light handmaking it a bold option for casual outingslate dinnersoutdoor gatherings where rich woody scents thrive

Top

CinnamonSaffronIncenseNutmegOudGreen AppleWhite Pear

Heart

PatchouliJasmine

Base

TobaccoMadagascar VanillaAmberGuaiac WoodSandalwoodHaitian VetiverWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Saffron, Nutmeg and Green Apple. Durations are only published for Precocious, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men63

Unisex25

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,999

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,909

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe True BoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Precocious by Parfums Vintage is an oriental woody fragrance that leans into rich spices and dense resins. The opening pairs crisp green apple and white pear with dry cinnamon, saffron, and nutmeg. As the initial crisp fruit settles, patchouli and jasmine add depth before the heavy base takes over. Warm amber, dry tob…

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The True Bold is a warm, spiced amber that leans into cinnamon, saffron and incense, with a quick flash of crisp apple and pear up top. As it settles, patchouli and jasmine add depth, then tobacco, vanilla and smooth woods take over for a sweet, smoky finish. It suits cool weather and evenings, especially if you enjoy…

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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, Precocious or The True Bold?

The True Bold takes 1 of 1 categories. Precocious is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; The True Bold is rated 4.28/5 from 13 votes. Choose Precocious for a woody and warm spicy character. Choose The True Bold for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Do Precocious and The True Bold smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Saffron, Nutmeg and Green Apple.

Is Precocious or The True Bold better for summer or winter?

The True Bold suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Precocious and The True Bold?

Precocious has top notes of Cinnamon, Saffron, Olibanum and Nutmeg, heart notes of Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of heavy, it is best applied with a light hand, making it a bold option for casual outings and late dinners. The True Bold has top notes of Cinnamon, Saffron, Incense and Nutmeg, heart notes of Patchouli and Jasmine, a base of Tobacco, Madagascar Vanilla, Amber and Guaiac Wood.