Fragrance comparison

Sergey Gubanov For Her vs Un Bois Sepia

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 208 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sergey Gubanov For Her

Sergey Gubanov

3.2715 votes

Rank #55,655 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Un Bois Sepia

Serge Lutens

3.59193 votes

Rank #33,450 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sergey Gubanov For Her takes 3 of 5 categories.

Sergey Gubanov For Her
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Un Bois Sepia
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Sergey Gubanov For Her3/5

Un Bois Sepia2/5

Ratings & consensus: Un Bois Sepia
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sergey Gubanov For Her
Sillage & projection: Sergey Gubanov For Her
Value for money: Sergey Gubanov For Her
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

Sergey Gubanov For HerSergey Gubanov

Un Bois SepiaSerge Lutens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.27/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 29%Had 25%Want 46%

3.59/ 5 · 193 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerUn Bois SepiaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

13%Hate

15 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

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevitySergey Gubanov For Her

SillageSergey Gubanov For Her

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value35

Category winnerSergey Gubanov For HerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

warm spicy74%

leather65%

earthy56%

woody100%

aromatic88%

balsamic77%

earthy65%

patchouli53%

amber42%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CuminBirchVetiverPatchouliCypressSandalwoodVanillaCedarThymeTonka BeanCinnamon

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

CypressVetiverOpoponaxPatchouliSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night50

Spring50

Summer32

Fall100

Winter48

Day100

Night31

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex88

Women13

Men71

Unisex24

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,655

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#33,450

PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerUn Bois SepiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sergey Gubanov For Her leans heavily into a dry, woody structure that challenges traditional feminine expectations. Built around a sharp backbone of cedar, cypress, and birch, it functions more like a structural aromatic than a floral perfume. You will find it most at home in crisp, cool autumn weather when the outdoo…

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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, Sergey Gubanov For Her or Un Bois Sepia?

Sergey Gubanov For Her takes 3 of 5 categories. Sergey Gubanov For Her is rated 3.27/5 from 15 votes; Un Bois Sepia is rated 3.59/5 from 193 votes. Choose Sergey Gubanov For Her for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Un Bois Sepia for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sergey Gubanov For Her or Un Bois Sepia?

Sergey Gubanov For Her lasts longest (Sergey Gubanov For Her 74/100, Un Bois Sepia 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sergey Gubanov For Her or Un Bois Sepia?

Sergey Gubanov For Her projects furthest (Sergey Gubanov For Her 66/100, Un Bois Sepia 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sergey Gubanov For Her and Un Bois Sepia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Patchouli, Cypress and Sandalwood.

Is Sergey Gubanov For Her or Un Bois Sepia better for summer or winter?

Sergey Gubanov For Her suits daytime wear; Un Bois Sepia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sergey Gubanov For Her and Un Bois Sepia?

Sergey Gubanov For Her features Cumin, Birch, Vetiver, Patchouli and Cypress. Un Bois Sepia features Cypress, Vetiver, Opoponax, Patchouli and Sandalwood.