Bois Oriental
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1992 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £££££ |
Mena
ScentArt
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.
Mena is a scent that provokes strong reactions. Prepare yourself for an orthodox church in a bottle, a rich, resinous amber and sandalwood affair. Some find it a spiritual masterpiece, others a challenging, even 'soiled nappy' scent. It's truly a love-it-or-hate-it kind of fragrance.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 0% | 2% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 10% |
| Sweet | 14% | 22% |
| Warm | 35% | 23% |
| Woody | 48% | 48% |
| Earthy | 12% | 11% |
| Animalic | 3% | 10% |
| Fresh | 5% | 13% |
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Base Notes
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Accords
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
A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.
Occasions
Its rich, resinous character and significant projection make it unsuitable for an office setting. However, the luxurious, warm amber and sandalwood make it an ideal choice for a date or formal evening, while being a bit too heavy for casual daytime wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Aromatic accords and Sandalwood, Amber notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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