Bois des Iles vs Bois Noir
People who smelled both call them a weak match, but people are split. Bois Noir is longer lasting, and Bois Noir projects more strongly.
- ChanelBois des Iles
- Chanel · 1987Bois Noir
How alike are they?
People are split
The meter shows how close people who smelled both say they are.
Based on a few votesWhere they differ
- Bois Noir is longer lasting.
- Bois Noir projects more strongly.
How they wear
Longevity
Moderate longevityBased on many votes
Very long lastingLonger lasting than 95% of fragrancesBased on a few votes
Projection
Soft projectionBased on many votes
Very strong projectionStronger projection than 95% of fragrancesBased on a few votes
Gender lean
Unisex, leans feminineBased on many votes
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What they're made of
Bois des Iles
Main accords
- Amber
- Powdery
- Woody
- Aldehydic
- Aromatic
- Fresh
Top notes
- aldehydes
- bergamot
- coriander
- mandarin orange
- neroli
- peach
Heart notes
- iris
- jasmine
- lilac
- lily-of-the-valley
- orris root
- rose
- ylang-ylang
Base notes
Bois Noir
Main accords
- Aromatic
- Woody
- Balsamic
- Citrus
- Floral
- Lavender
Top notes
- brazilian rosewood
- tangerine
Heart notes
- coriander
- rose
Base notes
- ambrette seed
- sandalwood
- vanilla
Which one is for you?
Pick Bois des Iles if…
- you want one that is shorter lasting
- you want one that projects more softly
Pick Bois Noir if…
- you want one that is longer lasting
- you want one that projects more strongly