Bois de Violette vs Bois oriental

People who smelled both call them a weak match, but people are split. Bois oriental is sweeter, and Bois oriental is longer lasting.

How alike are they?

People are split

The meter shows how close people who smelled both say they are.

Based on a few votes

Where they differ

  • Bois oriental is sweeter.
  • Bois oriental is longer lasting.
  • Bois oriental leans more masculine.
Based on a few votes

How they wear

Longevity
Moderate longevityBased on many votes
Long lastingLonger lasting than 75% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Projection
Moderate projectionBased on many votes
Moderate projectionStronger projection than 55% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Gender lean
Unisex, leans feminineBased on many votes
UnisexBased on a few votes

What they're made of

Bois de Violette

Main accords
  • Woody
  • Floral
  • Powdery
  • Violet
  • Aquatic
  • Ozonic
Notes

Bois oriental

Main accords
  • Oriental
  • Spicy
  • Woody
  • Sweet
  • Fruity

Which one is for you?

Pick Bois de Violette if…

  • you want one that is less sweet
  • you want one that is shorter lasting
  • you want one that leans more feminine

Pick Bois oriental if…

  • you want one that is sweeter
  • you want one that is longer lasting
  • you want one that leans more masculine