Fragrance comparison

Un Bois Sepia vs O18è Extrait De Parfum

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 197 ratings analysed

Un Bois Sepia

Serge Lutens

3.59193 votes

Rank #33,450 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

O18è Extrait De Parfum

Maison Origine Paris

5.004 votes

Rank #27,638 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

O18è Extrait De Parfum takes 4 of 4 categories.

Un Bois Sepia
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
O18è Extrait De Parfum
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Un Bois Sepia0/4

O18è Extrait De Parfum4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: O18è Extrait De Parfum
Sillage & projection: O18è Extrait De Parfum
Value for money: O18è Extrait De Parfum
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: O18è Extrait De Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Un Bois SepiaSerge Lutens

O18è Extrait De ParfumMaison Origine Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 193 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 60%Had 0%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

51%Like

5%Ok

25%Dislike

1%Hate

193 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityO18è Extrait De Parfum

SillageO18è Extrait De Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value44

Category winnerO18è Extrait De ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

balsamic77%

earthy65%

patchouli53%

amber42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

balsamic61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CypressVetiverOpoponaxPatchouliSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotCardamomCypressPepperRose

Heart

CedarwoodLavenderJasmineIncense

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesCypress, Vetiver, Patchouli 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

Spring50

Summer32

Fall100

Winter48

Day100

Night31

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex24

Women5

Men60

Unisex20

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,450

PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,638

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerO18è Extrait De ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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O18è Extrait De Parfum by Maison Origine Paris is a bold unisex scent that leans heavily into woods and aromatics. Bergamot and cardamom provide a spicy, sharp opening that settles into a deep, resinous heart of cedarwood and incense. It is a striking choice for those who favor complex, high-performance fragrances for…

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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, Un Bois Sepia or O18è Extrait De Parfum?

O18è Extrait De Parfum takes 4 of 4 categories. Un Bois Sepia is rated 3.59/5 from 193 votes; O18è Extrait De Parfum is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Un Bois Sepia for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose O18è Extrait De Parfum for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Un Bois Sepia or O18è Extrait De Parfum?

O18è Extrait De Parfum lasts longest (O18è Extrait De Parfum 87/100, Un Bois Sepia 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Un Bois Sepia or O18è Extrait De Parfum?

O18è Extrait De Parfum projects furthest (O18è Extrait De Parfum 67/100, Un Bois Sepia 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Un Bois Sepia and O18è Extrait De Parfum smell similar?

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

Is Un Bois Sepia or O18è Extrait De Parfum better for summer or winter?

Un Bois Sepia suits daytime wear; O18è Extrait De Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Un Bois Sepia and O18è Extrait De Parfum?

Un Bois Sepia features Cypress, Vetiver, Opoponax, Patchouli and Sandalwood. O18è Extrait De Parfum has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom, Cypress and Pepper, heart notes of Cedarwood, Lavender, Jasmine and Incense, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vetiver.