Question 1

What's the difference between Some With Arrows and Un Bois Vanille?

Accepted Answer

Some With Arrows is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Poesie (undated) dominated by Sweet 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: Sweet, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Some With Arrows or Un Bois Vanille?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Some With Arrows scores 5.00/5 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 Some With Arrows 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, Some With Arrows 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 Some With Arrows vs Un Bois Vanille?

Accepted Answer

Some With Arrows scores highest for spring wear; Un Bois Vanille scores highest for winter wear. Some With Arrows leans daytime, Un Bois Vanille leans daytime.

Some With Arrows vs Un Bois Vanille

Comparison Summary

Shared Accords (2)

Community Sentiment Pulse — Un Bois Vanille

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Frequently asked questions

Attribute	Some With Arrows	Un Bois Vanille
Brand	Poesie	Serge Lutens
Year	—	2003
Rating	5.00	4.09
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	0