Question 1

What's the difference between Bois Bourbon and Musc Ravageur?

Accepted Answer

Bois Bourbon is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Decennial (2012) dominated by Woody accords. Musc Ravageur is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Frederic Malle (2000) leaning on Warm Spicy accords. They share 4 accords: Woody, Warm Spicy, Cinnamon, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Bois Bourbon or Musc Ravageur?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Bois Bourbon scores 4.07/5 vs Musc Ravageur at 4.21/5. Musc Ravageur's standout strength: Excellent performance and longevity. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Bois Bourbon and Musc Ravageur smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 4 accords, including Woody, Warm Spicy, Cinnamon, Powdery, Cinnamon. Musc Ravageur: Musc Ravageur is highly regarded in the fragrance community as a distinctive, well-crafted unisex fragrance with strong performance.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Bois Bourbon or Musc Ravageur?

Accepted Answer

Musc Ravageur: Excellent performance and longevity Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Bois Bourbon vs Musc Ravageur?

Accepted Answer

Bois Bourbon scores highest for fall wear; Musc Ravageur scores highest for winter wear. Bois Bourbon leans daytime, Musc Ravageur leans evening.

Bois Bourbon vs Musc Ravageur

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (4)

Unique to Bois Bourbon (4)

Unique to Musc Ravageur (15)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Musc Ravageur

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Attribute	Bois Bourbon	Musc Ravageur
Brand	Decennial	Frederic Malle
Year	2012	2000
Rating	4.07	4.21
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	8	19