Fragrance comparison

Un Bois Sepia vs Rawdah Extrait De Parfum

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 195 ratings analysed

3 wins

Un Bois Sepia

Serge Lutens

3.59193 votes

Rank #33,450 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Rawdah Extrait De Parfum

Maison Origine Paris

3.502 votes

Rank #63,045 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Un Bois Sepia takes 3 of 3 categories.

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

Un Bois Sepia3/3

Rawdah Extrait De Parfum0/3

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

Un Bois SepiaSerge Lutens

Rawdah Extrait De ParfumMaison Origine Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 193 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

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

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityUn Bois Sepia

SillageUn Bois Sepia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

balsamic77%

earthy65%

patchouli53%

amber42%

woody100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

sweet69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

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

Fruity NotesBergamotCypress

Heart

Ylang YlangOsmanthusJasmineRose

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVanillaVetiver

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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex24

Women5

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,450

PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,045

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerUn Bois SepiaHigher 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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Rawdah Extrait De Parfum by Maison Origine Paris balances a bright, fruity opening with a deep, resinous base. Bergamot and cypress lend an initial crispness, while ylang-ylang and rose create a layered heart. It settles into a warm, woody sandalwood and patchouli finish that functions well for both women and men duri…

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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 Rawdah Extrait De Parfum?

Un Bois Sepia takes 3 of 3 categories. Un Bois Sepia is rated 3.59/5 from 193 votes; Rawdah Extrait De Parfum is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Un Bois Sepia for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Rawdah Extrait De Parfum for a woody and fruity character. Best in fall, evening wear.

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

Un Bois Sepia lasts longest (Un Bois Sepia 63/100, Rawdah Extrait De Parfum 60/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Un Bois Sepia projects furthest (Un Bois Sepia 62/100, Rawdah Extrait De Parfum 50/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cypress, Vetiver, Patchouli and Sandalwood.

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

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

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

Un Bois Sepia features Cypress, Vetiver, Opoponax, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Rawdah Extrait De Parfum has top notes of Fruity Notes, Bergamot and Cypress, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Osmanthus, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanilla and Vetiver.