Fragrance comparison

Saphir Du Bois vs Rich As Croesus

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

3 wins

Saphir Du Bois

J'Elle Bulan Parfums

4.5812 votes

Rank #27,528 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Rich As Croesus

J'Elle Bulan Parfums

4.679 votes

Rank #39,107 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Saphir Du Bois takes 3 of 4 categories.

Saphir Du Bois
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rich As Croesus
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Saphir Du Bois3/4

Rich As Croesus1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Saphir Du Bois
Sillage & projection: Saphir Du Bois
Value for money: Rich As Croesus
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Saphir Du Bois

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Saphir Du BoisJ'Elle Bulan Parfums

Rich As CroesusJ'Elle Bulan Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 21%Had 3%Want 76%

4.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 12%Had 4%Want 84%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

78%Love

11%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevitySaphir Du Bois

SillageSaphir Du Bois

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value63

Category winnerRich As CroesusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli92%

oud84%

amber77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic65%

balsamic30%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Indonesian Patchouli LeafAgarwood (Oud)BergamotOrange BlossomCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmberwoodLabdanumAmbrette (Musk Mallow)RaspberrySaffronFloral NotesAtlas Cedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Calabrian bergamotBlack Pepper

Heart

SaffronOrris

Base

AmyrisAtlas CedarPatchouliRaspberryLabdanumAmbretteVanillaBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Labdanum, Raspberry and Saffron. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer71

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night88

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex54

Women23

Men43

Unisex29

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,528

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#39,107

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSaphir Du BoisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Saphir Du Bois by J'Elle Bulan Parfums presents a rich, candied apple and raspberry opening that settles into a creamy, resinous woody base. This unisex fragrance features Indonesian patchouli and smoky agarwood, creating a sophisticated profile for cooler days or elegant evening wear. It balances sweet gourmand facet…

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Rich As Croesus by J'Elle Bulan Parfums offers a complex oriental woody profile crafted by Nathalie Feisthauer. Bergamot and black pepper open the scent, which transitions into a heart of saffron and orris. The base features a deep mix of amyris, vanilla, and benzoin. It provides an elegant, versatile experience suita…

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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, Saphir Du Bois or Rich As Croesus?

Saphir Du Bois takes 3 of 4 categories. Saphir Du Bois is rated 4.58/5 from 12 votes; Rich As Croesus is rated 4.67/5 from 9 votes. Choose Saphir Du Bois for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rich As Croesus for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Saphir Du Bois or Rich As Croesus?

Saphir Du Bois lasts longest (Saphir Du Bois 78/100, Rich As Croesus 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Saphir Du Bois or Rich As Croesus?

Saphir Du Bois projects furthest (Saphir Du Bois 71/100, Rich As Croesus 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Saphir Du Bois and Rich As Croesus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Labdanum, Raspberry and Saffron.

Is Saphir Du Bois or Rich As Croesus better for summer or winter?

Saphir Du Bois suits daytime wear; Rich As Croesus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Saphir Du Bois and Rich As Croesus?

Saphir Du Bois features Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Agarwood (Oud), Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Rich As Croesus has top notes of Calabrian bergamot and Black Pepper, heart notes of Saffron and Orris, a base of Amyris, Atlas Cedar, Patchouli and Raspberry.