Wind Song Perfume vs Bois des Iles
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Wind Song Perfume takes 5 of 8 categories.
Wind Song PerfumeChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bois des IlesChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Wind Song Perfume5/8
Bois des Iles3/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Bois des Iles
- Community sentiment
- Bois des Iles
- Longevity
- Wind Song Perfume
- Sillage & projection
- Wind Song Perfume
- Value for money
- Wind Song Perfume
- Versatility
- Wind Song Perfume
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Bois des Iles
- Fragranxe ranking
- Wind Song Perfume
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Wind Song PerfumePrince MatchabelliBois des IlesChanelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.41/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 35%Had 19%Want 46%
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 hate64%Love
23%Like
5%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
44 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
LongevityWind Song Perfume
SillageWind Song Perfume
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerWind Song PerfumeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
amber69%
floral61%
woody100%
powdery92%
amber84%
aldehydic77%
iris69%
fresh61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
CorianderTarragonOrange LeafMandarin OrangeNeroliBergamotCitruses
Heart3 to 5 hours
CarnationClovesYlang-YlangPalisander RosewoodJasmineRoseOrris Root
Base5 to 8 hours
CedarSandalwoodBenzoinVetiverAmberMusk
Top15-30 mins
AldehydesCorianderNeroliPeachBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
Ylang-YlangIrisOrris RootJasmineRoseLilacLily-of-the-Valley
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodAmberBenzoinTonka BeanOpoponaxVanillaMuskVetiver
Category winnerBois des IlesLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night64
Spring89
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night53
Category winnerWind Song PerfumeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#19,783
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#26,724
PerfumerErnest Beaux
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerWind Song PerfumeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotWind Song Perfume by Prince Matchabelli is a traditional floral composition defined by brisk herbs, bright citrus, and a distinctive spicy floral core. It opens with an energetic splash of bergamot, mandarin orange, and aromatic coriander, giving the start a crisp, fizzy brightness. The scent quickly settles into its …
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, Wind Song Perfume or Bois des Iles?
Wind Song Perfume takes 5 of 8 categories. Wind Song Perfume is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes; Bois des Iles is rated 4.34/5 from 1,907 votes. Choose Wind Song Perfume for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bois des Iles for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Wind Song Perfume or Bois des Iles?
Wind Song Perfume lasts longest (Wind Song Perfume 66/100, Bois des Iles 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Wind Song Perfume or Bois des Iles?
Wind Song Perfume projects furthest (Wind Song Perfume 67/100, Bois des Iles 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Wind Song Perfume and Bois des Iles smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Coriander, Mandarin Orange, Neroli and Bergamot.
Is Wind Song Perfume or Bois des Iles better for summer or winter?
For summer, Wind Song Perfume is the stronger pick. For winter, Wind Song Perfume is the stronger pick. Wind Song Perfume suits daytime wear; Bois des Iles suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Wind Song Perfume and Bois des Iles?
Wind Song Perfume has top notes of Coriander, Tarragon, Orange Leaf and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Carnation, Cloves, Ylang-Ylang and Palisander Rosewood, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Vetiver. 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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