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Rawdah Extrait De Parfum vs Un Bois Sepia

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

Updated 195 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Un Bois Sepia takes 3 of 3 categories.

  • Rawdah Extrait De Parfum

    Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Un Bois Sepia

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Rawdah Extrait De Parfum0/3
Un Bois Sepia3/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Un Bois Sepia
Sillage & projection
Un Bois Sepia
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Un Bois Sepia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Rawdah Extrait De ParfumMaison Origine Paris
Un Bois SepiaSerge Lutens
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%
3.59/ 5 · 193 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
50%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

18%Love
51%Like
5%Ok
25%Dislike
1%Hate

193 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate63
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate65
Category winners

LongevityUn Bois Sepia

SillageUn Bois Sepia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value35
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
fruity92%
aromatic84%
floral77%
sweet69%
yellow floral61%
woody100%
aromatic88%
balsamic77%
earthy65%
patchouli53%
amber42%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Fruity NotesBergamotCypress
Heart
Ylang YlangOsmanthusJasmineRose
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliVanillaVetiver
Notes
CypressVetiverOpoponaxPatchouliSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCypress, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring50
Summer32
Fall100
Winter48
Day100
Night31
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Men71
Unisex24
Women5
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,045

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,450

PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerUn Bois SepiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rawdah Extrait De Parfum by Maison Origine Paris balances a bright, fruity opening with a deep, resinous base. Bergamot and cypress lend an initial crispness, while ylang-ylang and rose create a layered heart. It settles into a warm, woody sandalwood and patchouli finish that functions well for both women and men duri…

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Serge Lutens Un Bois Sepia brings a dry, silver-grey woodiness that steps away from the house's signature sweet resins. It wraps cypress and vetiver in a cool, atmospheric haze, creating a quiet shade suitable for cool autumn days. This is a scent for those who prefer understated, earthy wood tones over modern sugary …

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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, Rawdah Extrait De Parfum or Un Bois Sepia?

Un Bois Sepia takes 3 of 3 categories. Rawdah Extrait De Parfum is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Un Bois Sepia is rated 3.59/5 from 193 votes. Choose Rawdah Extrait De Parfum for a woody and fruity character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Un Bois Sepia for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rawdah Extrait De Parfum or Un Bois Sepia?

Un Bois Sepia lasts longest (Un Bois Sepia 63/100, Rawdah Extrait De Parfum 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rawdah Extrait De Parfum or Un Bois Sepia?

Un Bois Sepia projects furthest (Un Bois Sepia 62/100, Rawdah Extrait De Parfum 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rawdah Extrait De Parfum and Un Bois Sepia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cypress, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vetiver.

Is Rawdah Extrait De Parfum or Un Bois Sepia better for summer or winter?

Rawdah Extrait De Parfum suits evening wear; Un Bois Sepia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rawdah Extrait De Parfum and Un Bois Sepia?

Rawdah Extrait De Parfum has top notes of Fruity Notes, Bergamot and Cypress, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Osmanthus, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanilla and Vetiver. Un Bois Sepia features Cypress, Vetiver, Opoponax, Patchouli and Sandalwood.

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