What's the difference between Royal Extrait and Bois d'Armenie?+
Royal Extrait is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Guerlain (2014) dominated by Amber accords. Bois d'Armenie is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Guerlain (2006) leaning on Amber accords. They share 3 accords: Amber, Powdery, Iris.
Which is better, Royal Extrait or Bois d'Armenie?+
By community rating, Royal Extrait scores 4.52/5 vs Bois d'Armenie at 4.37/5. Bois d'Armenie's standout strength: Beautiful, unique resinous benzoin fragrance with cozy comfort. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.
Do Royal Extrait and Bois d'Armenie smell similar?+
They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Bois d'Armenie: Bois d'Armenie is widely praised by the r/fragrance community as a beautiful, masterfully crafted fragrance with a unique resinous benzoin character perfect for autumn.
Which lasts longer, Royal Extrait or Bois d'Armenie?+
Bois d'Armenie: Heavy, well-crafted composition with strong performance Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Royal Extrait vs Bois d'Armenie?+
Royal Extrait scores highest for fall wear; Bois d'Armenie scores highest for fall wear. Royal Extrait leans evening, Bois d'Armenie leans evening.
