Roxane vs Bois des Iles
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Roxane takes 4 of 5 categories.
RoxaneChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bois des IlesChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Roxane4/5
Bois des Iles1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Bois des Iles
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Roxane
- Sillage & projection
- Roxane
- Value for money
- Roxane
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Roxane
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
RoxaneArno SorelBois des IlesChanelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.21/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%
4.34/ 5 · 1,907 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerBois des IlesRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
36%Like
0%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
53%Love
36%Like
2%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
1,907 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRoxane
SillageRoxane
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRoxaneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
powdery77%
fresh69%
aldehydic61%
woody100%
powdery92%
amber84%
aldehydic77%
iris69%
fresh61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, powdery and aldehydic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesBergamotLemonNeroli
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyOrris Root
Base
SandalwoodVanillaCedarAmberMusk
Top15-30 mins
AldehydesCorianderNeroliPeachBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
Ylang-YlangIrisOrris RootJasmineRoseLilacLily-of-the-Valley
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodAmberBenzoinTonka BeanOpoponaxVanillaMuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Neroli and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Bois des Iles, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer67
Fall67
Winter50
Day100
Night80
Spring89
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night53
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#21,507
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews14
Overall rank#27,443
PerfumerErnest Beaux
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerRoxaneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRoxane opens with a bright aldehydic citrus lift, then settles into soft white florals, powdery iris, and a smooth woody vanilla base. It reads classic, silky, and slightly mysterious rather than airy or modern. If you enjoy floral aldehydes with a velvety texture and noticeable presence, this is the kind of scent th…
Reviews →Chanel Bois des Iles greets you with a sparkling fizz of aldehydes and sweet mandarin orange before settling into warm woods. The opening is bright and crisp like vintage bath soap. Give it twenty minutes on skin. Soon, buttery sandalwood and powdery iris take over, creating an intimate, cozy warmth reminiscent of gin…
Reviews →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, Roxane or Bois des Iles?
Roxane takes 4 of 5 categories. Roxane is rated 4.21/5 from 14 votes; Bois des Iles is rated 4.34/5 from 1,907 votes. Choose Roxane for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bois des Iles for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Roxane or Bois des Iles?
Roxane lasts longest (Roxane 70/100, Bois des Iles 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Roxane or Bois des Iles?
Roxane projects furthest (Roxane 73/100, Bois des Iles 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Roxane and Bois des Iles smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Neroli and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Roxane or Bois des Iles better for summer or winter?
Roxane suits daytime wear; Bois des Iles suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Roxane and Bois des Iles?
Roxane has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orris Root, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Cedar and Amber. Bois des Iles has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Neroli and Peach, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Iris, Orris Root and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Benzoin and Tonka Bean.
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