Question 1

What's the difference between Burnt Hinoki and Bois d'Ascese?

Accepted Answer

Burnt Hinoki is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Scents of Wood (2025) dominated by Woody accords. Bois d'Ascese is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Naomi Goodsir (2012) leaning on Amber accords. They share 1 accord: Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Burnt Hinoki or Bois d'Ascese?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Burnt Hinoki scores 3.58/5 vs Bois d'Ascese at 4.19/5. Bois d'Ascese's standout strength: Excellent smoky character that transfers well to clothing. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Burnt Hinoki and Bois d'Ascese smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Bois d'Ascese: Bois d'Ascese is well-regarded within the niche fragrance community as a sophisticated smoky fragrance with excellent performance and longevity.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Burnt Hinoki or Bois d'Ascese?

Accepted Answer

Bois d'Ascese: Good projection and longevity, especially on fabric Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Burnt Hinoki vs Bois d'Ascese?

Accepted Answer

Burnt Hinoki scores highest for winter wear; Bois d'Ascese scores highest for fall wear. Burnt Hinoki leans evening, Bois d'Ascese leans evening.

Burnt Hinoki vs Bois d'Ascese

Comparison Summary

Unique to Bois d'Ascese (8)

Shared Accords (1)

Community Sentiment Pulse — Bois d'Ascese

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Frequently asked questions

Attribute	Burnt Hinoki	Bois d'Ascese
Brand	Scents of Wood	Naomi Goodsir
Year	2025	2012
Rating	3.58	4.19
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	8