Saphir Du Bois vs Virtuous
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Saphir Du Bois takes 4 of 5 categories.
Saphir Du BoisChoose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
VirtuousChoose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Saphir Du Bois4/5
Virtuous1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Saphir Du Bois
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Saphir Du Bois
- Sillage & projection
- Virtuous
- Value for money
- Saphir Du Bois
- 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 ParfumsVirtuousBoadicea the VictoriousWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.58/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 21%Had 3%Want 76%
3.45/ 5 · 42 votes
Have 29%Had 25%Want 47%
Category winnerSaphir Du BoisRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate67%Love
25%Like
8%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
29%Love
26%Like
7%Ok
38%Dislike
0%Hate
42 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySaphir Du Bois
SillageVirtuous
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSaphir Du BoisBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
patchouli92%
oud84%
amber77%
citrus69%
warm spicy61%
rose100%
warm spicy92%
oud84%
woody77%
powdery69%
musky61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, oud and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Indonesian Patchouli LeafAgarwood (Oud)BergamotOrange BlossomCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmberwoodLabdanumAmbrette (Musk Mallow)RaspberrySaffronFloral NotesAtlas Cedar
No top / heart / base split published
Top
Saffron
Heart
RoseAgarwood (Oud)
Base
SandalwoodMuskLabdanumAtlas Cedar
InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Labdanum, Saffron and Atlas Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer71
Fall100
Winter86
Day100
Night88
Spring75
Summer38
Fall100
Winter63
Day67
Night100
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#30,390
PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#33,176
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerSaphir Du BoisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSaphir 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…
Reviews →Virtuous by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a sharp flash of bitter saffron that cuts straight into dark agarwood oud and dry red rose. As the scent settles, Atlas cedar and labdanum construct a dusty wood frame anchored by clean musk. Built for chilly autumn evenings and formal winter nights, it delivers a stark A…
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, Saphir Du Bois or Virtuous?
Saphir Du Bois takes 4 of 5 categories. Saphir Du Bois is rated 4.58/5 from 12 votes; Virtuous is rated 3.45/5 from 42 votes. Choose Saphir Du Bois for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Virtuous for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Saphir Du Bois or Virtuous?
Saphir Du Bois lasts longest (Saphir Du Bois 78/100, Virtuous 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Saphir Du Bois or Virtuous?
Projection is very close: Virtuous 73/100, Saphir Du Bois 71/100 for sillage.
Do Saphir Du Bois and Virtuous smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, oud and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Labdanum, Saffron and Atlas Cedar.
Is Saphir Du Bois or Virtuous better for summer or winter?
Saphir Du Bois suits daytime wear; Virtuous suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Saphir Du Bois and Virtuous?
Saphir Du Bois features Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Agarwood (Oud), Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Virtuous has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Rose and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Labdanum and Atlas Cedar.
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