Feminite du Bois
ShiseidoEau de Parfum1992
Side by side
Feminite du Bois vs. Chanel No 5 Parfum
Feminite du Bois rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Feminite du Bois | Chanel No 5 Parfum | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Parfum |
| Launched | 1992 | 1921 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Pierre Bourdon | Ernest Beaux |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Feminite du Bois
Warm Spicy
Woody
Fruity
Powdery
Sweet
Honey
Cinnamon
Floral
Chanel No 5 Parfum
Powdery
Aldehydic
Woody
Fresh
Iris
White Floral
Musky
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
GingerCarnationRose
BergamotLemonNeroliYlang-Ylang
Heart
PlumClovesHoneyCardamomPeachVioletOrange Blossom
IrisRoseOrris RootLily of the Valley
Base
CedarCinnamonSandalwoodBenzoinVanillaMusk
SandalwoodVanillaAmberMuskCivetPatchouliMoss
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Feminite du Bois | Chanel No 5 Parfum | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
The spiced cedar opening hits bold and unapologetic. Give it twenty minutes to soften, and the plum-beeswax heart becomes something genuinely beautiful.Feminite du Bois
The aldehydes are the whole point. Most houses use them as a quiet supporting act. Chanel put them center stage, let synthetic chemistry lead instead of follow. It's not for everyone.Chanel No 5 Parfum