Versus Uomo vs Bois des Iles
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Versus Uomo takes 5 of 7 categories.
Versus UomoChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Bois des IlesChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Versus Uomo5/7
Bois des Iles2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Bois des Iles
- Community sentiment
- Bois des Iles
- Longevity
- Versus Uomo
- Sillage & projection
- Versus Uomo
- Value for money
- Versus Uomo
- Versatility
- Versus Uomo
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Versus Uomo
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Versus UomoVersaceBois des IlesChanelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.16/ 5 · 607 votes
Have 37%Had 39%Want 24%
4.34/ 5 · 1,907 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerBois des IlesRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
36%Like
4%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
499 votes
53%Love
36%Like
2%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
1,907 votes
Category winnerBois des IlesMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVersus Uomo
SillageVersus Uomo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVersus UomoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
powdery69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
powdery92%
amber84%
aldehydic77%
iris69%
fresh61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, amber and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderLimeLemonBergamotPeachPetitgrainMandarin OrangeGreen Notes
Heart
Brazilian RosewoodBalsam FirCarnationJasmineCorianderOrris Root
Base
AmberVanillaSandalwoodMuskCedarTonka BeanBenzoin
Top15-30 mins
AldehydesCorianderNeroliPeachBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
Ylang-YlangIrisOrris RootJasmineRoseLilacLily-of-the-Valley
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodAmberBenzoinTonka BeanOpoponaxVanillaMuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Peach, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Bois des Iles, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter94
Day–
Night–
Spring89
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night53
Category winnerVersus UomoMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,015
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews112
Overall rank#27,630
PerfumerErnest Beaux
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerVersus UomoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVersace Versus Uomo opens with a sharp burst of lime and lemon, backed by lavender. It quickly shifts into a dry cedar and warm benzoin base. This vintage release fits colder autumn evenings when you want a dry, citrus wood profile that stands apart from modern sweet trends.
Reviews →Chanel Bois des Iles greets you with a sparkling fizz of aldehydes and sweet mandarin orange before settling into warm woods. The opening is bright and crisp like vintage bath soap. Give it twenty minutes on skin. Soon, buttery sandalwood and powdery iris take over, creating an intimate, cozy warmth reminiscent of gin…
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, Versus Uomo or Bois des Iles?
Versus Uomo takes 5 of 7 categories. Versus Uomo is rated 4.16/5 from 607 votes; Bois des Iles is rated 4.34/5 from 1,907 votes. Choose Versus Uomo for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Bois des Iles for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Versus Uomo or Bois des Iles?
Versus Uomo lasts longest (Versus Uomo 73/100, Bois des Iles 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Versus Uomo or Bois des Iles?
Versus Uomo projects furthest (Versus Uomo 68/100, Bois des Iles 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Versus Uomo and Bois des Iles smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Peach, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine.
Is Versus Uomo or Bois des Iles better for summer or winter?
For summer, Versus Uomo is the stronger pick. For winter, Bois des Iles is the stronger pick. Bois des Iles suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Versus Uomo and Bois des Iles?
Versus Uomo has top notes of Lavender, Lime, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Brazilian Rosewood, Balsam Fir, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk. Bois des Iles has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Neroli and Peach, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Iris, Orris Root and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Benzoin and Tonka Bean.
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