Question 1

What's the difference between Ao and Un Bois Vanille?

Accepted Answer

Ao is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from MIKMOI (2013) dominated by Woody accords. Un Bois Vanille is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Serge Lutens (2003) leaning on Vanilla accords. They share 2 accords: Woody, Coconut.

Question 2

Which is better, Ao or Un Bois Vanille?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Ao scores 3.37/5 vs Un Bois Vanille at 4.09/5. Un Bois Vanille's standout strength: Strong sillage and projection (lasts 12+ hours). The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Ao and Un Bois Vanille smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Un Bois Vanille: Un Bois Vanille appears to be a polarizing fragrance with strong performance qualities but limited mainstream appeal.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Ao or Un Bois Vanille?

Accepted Answer

Un Bois Vanille: Strong sillage and projection (lasts 12+ hours) Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Ao vs Un Bois Vanille?

Accepted Answer

Ao scores highest for summer wear; Un Bois Vanille scores highest for winter wear. Ao leans daytime, Un Bois Vanille leans daytime.

Ao vs Un Bois Vanille

Comparison Summary

Shared Accords (2)

Community Sentiment Pulse — Un Bois Vanille

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Frequently asked questions

Attribute	Ao	Un Bois Vanille
Brand	MIKMOI	Serge Lutens
Year	2013	2003
Rating	3.37	4.09
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	0