Spirit Of The Brave vs Sous Bois
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sous Bois takes 4 of 5 categories.
Spirit Of The BraveChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sous BoisChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Spirit Of The Brave1/5
Sous Bois4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Sous Bois
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Sous Bois
- Sillage & projection
- Spirit Of The Brave
- Value for money
- Sous Bois
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sous Bois
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Spirit Of The BraveDieselSous BoisNancy Meiland ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.51/ 5 · 380 votes
Have 61%Had 23%Want 16%
4.50/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 20%Had 3%Want 77%
Category winnerSous BoisRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate14%Love
47%Like
18%Ok
17%Dislike
4%Hate
380 votes
57%Love
36%Like
7%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySous Bois
SillageSpirit Of The Brave
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSous BoisBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
green69%
amber61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
floral77%
warm spicy69%
conifer61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
BergamotGalbanum
Heart2 to 3 hours
CypressFir
Base2 to 3 hours
Tonka BeanLabdanum
Top
PineMyricaCypressBlack PepperPapyrusRain Notes
Heart
BellflowerIrisClovesMossPrimroseHemlockFir
Base
MyrrhLabdanumTonka BeanBirch TarVetiver
InformationalShared notesCypress, Fir, Tonka Bean and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Spirit Of The Brave, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer77
Fall93
Winter54
Day100
Night83
Spring63
Summer13
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night80
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#41,923
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#20,833
PerfumerNancy Meiland
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerSous BoisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSpirit Of The Brave by Diesel brings together sharp green aromatics and a warm, sweet woody dry-down. The opening pairs crisp, tart bergamot with bitter, grassy galbanum for an energetic burst of freshness. As that initial citrus zing softens, the heart turns towards the outdoors with aromatic cypress needles and bals…
Reviews →Nancy Meiland Parfums Sous Bois captures the damp forest floor of Brighton, opening with a crisp blend of pine needles and sharp cypress. As it settles on skin, earthy moss and powdery iris emerge to soften the green edges. It is a quiet, unisex scent built for cool autumn days and casual walks.
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, Spirit Of The Brave or Sous Bois?
Sous Bois takes 4 of 5 categories. Spirit Of The Brave is rated 3.51/5 from 380 votes; Sous Bois is rated 4.50/5 from 14 votes. Choose Spirit Of The Brave for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sous Bois for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Spirit Of The Brave or Sous Bois?
Sous Bois lasts longest (Sous Bois 73/100, Spirit Of The Brave 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Spirit Of The Brave or Sous Bois?
Projection is very close: Spirit Of The Brave 51/100, Sous Bois 50/100 for sillage.
Do Spirit Of The Brave and Sous Bois smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Cypress, Fir, Tonka Bean and Labdanum.
Is Spirit Of The Brave or Sous Bois better for summer or winter?
Spirit Of The Brave suits daytime wear; Sous Bois suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Spirit Of The Brave and Sous Bois?
Spirit Of The Brave has top notes of Bergamot and Galbanum, heart notes of Cypress and Fir, a base of Tonka Bean and Labdanum. Sous Bois has top notes of Pine, Myrica, Cypress and Black Pepper, heart notes of Bellflower, Iris, Cloves and Moss, a base of Myrrh, Labdanum, Tonka Bean and Birch Tar.
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