Bois Oriental
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1992 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
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Which Should You Buy?
An early-Sheldrake cedar in the Salons du Palais Royal tradition - quietly grand rather than opulent, with Lutens' creamy sandalwood-amber drydown carrying a soft spice halo. Reads classy and self-possessed rather than loud.
This one's a proper divisive marvel. Some reckon it's a classy, unique oud-rose blend, punching well above its weight. Others find it an over-sweet, damp disappointment. Expect strong opinions, but definitely a bang for your buck.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 0% | 0% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 0% |
| Sweet | 14% | 3% |
| Warm | 35% | 28% |
| Woody | 48% | 60% |
| Earthy | 12% | 20% |
| Animalic | 3% | 0% |
| Fresh | 5% | 0% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Cedar-spice and warm sandalwood-amber are autumn and winter naturals; the heaviness reads out of place in summer and only edges into spring on cooler days.
Occasions
Quietly composed and mature - well suited to date and formal evening wear, with office viable for those who like a discreet warm cedar signature. Too distinctive for sport.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its strong projection and longevity, frequently praised by reviewers, make it a bit much for the office. However, its unique spicy-woody character with rose makes it intriguing for dates and versatile enough for most casual outings, even if some find it too sweet for formal wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Warm Spicy accords and Spicy notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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