Fragrance comparison

Tsukiyo for Him vs Un Bois Sepia

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 245 ratings analysed

Tsukiyo for Him

Annayake

3.6752 votes

Rank #17,635 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Un Bois Sepia

Serge Lutens

3.59193 votes

Rank #33,450 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Un Bois Sepia takes 4 of 7 categories.

Tsukiyo for Him
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Un Bois Sepia
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Tsukiyo for Him3/7

Un Bois Sepia4/7

Ratings & consensus: Un Bois Sepia
Community sentiment: Tsukiyo for Him
Longevity: Un Bois Sepia
Sillage & projection: Un Bois Sepia
Value for money: Tsukiyo for Him
Versatility: Un Bois Sepia
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tsukiyo for Him

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tsukiyo for HimAnnayake

Un Bois SepiaSerge Lutens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%

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

68%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

18%Love

51%Like

5%Ok

25%Dislike

1%Hate

193 votes

Category winnerTsukiyo for HimMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityUn Bois Sepia

SillageUn Bois Sepia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value35

Category winnerTsukiyo for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic88%

balsamic77%

earthy65%

patchouli53%

amber42%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CypressPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart

Elemi resinBenzoinNutmeg

Base

Whipped CreamSandalwoodVetiverWhite MuskPatchouli

Notes

CypressVetiverOpoponaxPatchouliSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer8

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night89

Spring50

Summer32

Fall100

Winter48

Day100

Night31

Category winnerUn Bois SepiaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men71

Unisex24

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,635

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#33,450

PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTsukiyo for HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tsukiyo for Him is a cool, sweet woody spicy scent with a green mint-like opening, pepper, resin and a creamy musky dry-down. Wearers often describe it as fresh at first, then smoother and sweeter, with whipped cream, benzoin, woods and musk taking over. It suits cooler days, especially spring and fall, and works best…

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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, Tsukiyo for Him or Un Bois Sepia?

Un Bois Sepia takes 4 of 7 categories. Tsukiyo for Him is rated 3.67/5 from 52 votes; Un Bois Sepia is rated 3.59/5 from 193 votes. Choose Tsukiyo for Him for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Un Bois Sepia for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Tsukiyo for Him or Un Bois Sepia?

They last about the same: Un Bois Sepia 63/100, Tsukiyo for Him 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Tsukiyo for Him or Un Bois Sepia?

Un Bois Sepia projects furthest (Un Bois Sepia 62/100, Tsukiyo for Him 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tsukiyo for Him and Un Bois Sepia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cypress, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli.

Is Tsukiyo for Him or Un Bois Sepia better for summer or winter?

For summer, Un Bois Sepia is the stronger pick. For winter, Tsukiyo for Him is the stronger pick. Tsukiyo for Him suits daytime wear; Un Bois Sepia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tsukiyo for Him and Un Bois Sepia?

Tsukiyo for Him has top notes of Cypress, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, heart notes of Elemi resin, Benzoin and Nutmeg, a base of Whipped Cream, Sandalwood, Vetiver and White Musk. Un Bois Sepia features Cypress, Vetiver, Opoponax, Patchouli and Sandalwood.