Le Bois Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Le Bois Noir
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2020 Year 2016
££ Price Tier ££
Master JoJo Eau de Parfum bottle Master JoJo

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Le Bois Noir
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Le Bois Noir
If you're after a sophisticated, deep woody scent that doesn't scream for attention, Le Bois Noir is a solid contender. It's a classy, versatile option that punches above its weight without reinventing the wheel.
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Our Verdict - Master JoJo
This is a bold, woody scent that absolutely nails the brief. It's a proper grown-up fragrance, leaning into the darker, more mysterious side of things. It owns its earthy and balsamic swagger, making it a love-it-or-hate-it kind of statement.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 1% 0%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 0% 0%
Sweet 13% 13%
Warm 10% 5%
Woody 52% 53%
Earthy 22% 31%
Animalic 13% 16%
Fresh 5% 8%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Le Bois Noir EdP
Master JoJo EdP

Notes

Only in Le Bois Noir
Cedar 67% Guaiac Wood 33%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 57% vs 33%
Patchouli 42% vs 33%
Only in Master JoJo
Ambrox Super 33%

Accords

Le Bois Noir Master JoJo
100%
Woody
100%
48%
Patchouli
74%
50%
Warm Spicy
69%
63%
Powdery
52%
58%
Musky
48%
Balsamic
52%
Earthy
48%
47%
Amber
Woody shared
100%
100%
Patchouli shared
48%
74%
Warm Spicy shared
50%
69%
Powdery shared
63%
52%
58%
Balsamic shared
48%
52%
48%
47%

Performance

Le Bois Noir Master JoJo
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Le Bois Noir

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Given its woody and musky profile, this scent is incredibly versatile for daily wear, from casual outings to a professional office setting where it won't overpower. It's too refined for sportswear, but transitions well to a relaxed evening date or a smart-casual event.

Master JoJo

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold, woody character and potential for strong sillage make it a poor fit for the office, where subtlety is often key. It shines in more intimate or evening settings like dates and formal events, commanding attention without being overtly loud. For casual wear, it's a statement piece, best reserved for cooler weather.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
82%
Accord
83%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Patchouli, Warm Spicy accords and Patchouli, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Le Bois Noir
Master JoJo
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