Bois d'Hiver Eau de Parfum bottle Bois d'Hiver
Edp Concentration Edt
U Gender U
2014 Year 2022
£££££ Price Tier ££££
Kogaï For Him Eau de Toilette bottle Kogaï For Him

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bois d'Hiver
If you're after a winter forest vibe, this delivers. Much love for the opening, but short-lived performance and the glaring similarities to Tom Ford Oud Wood make this one divisive. Be warned, it's a classy act that often fades too fast off the skin for the price tag.
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Our Verdict - Kogaï For Him
A properly classy woody scent that's a versatile all-rounder, without being boring. If you need a fragrance that's office appropriate but still interesting, this is a solid choice.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 2% 6%
Floral 13% 9%
Fruity 2% 5%
Green 3% 8%
Sweet 15% 11%
Warm 28% 25%
Woody 30% 32%
Earthy 13% 7%
Animalic 5% 7%
Fresh 12% 14%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Bois d'Hiver EdP
Kogaï For Him EdT

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 61% vs 35%
Only in Bois d'Hiver
Pink Pepper 39%
Only in Kogaï For Him
Elemi 39% Pepper 25%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 24% vs 34%
Musk 23% vs 24%

Accords

Bois d'Hiver Kogaï For Him
100%
Woody
100%
73%
Warm Spicy
64%
46%
Aromatic
73%
66%
Powdery
55%
52%
Patchouli
51%
Musky
49%
50%
Earthy
49%
Balsamic
48%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
73%
64%
Aromatic shared
46%
73%
Powdery shared
66%
55%
52%
Musky shared
51%
49%
Earthy shared
50%
49%
48%

Performance

Bois d'Hiver Kogaï For Him
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Bois d'Hiver

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its refined and non-overpowering nature, coupled with many describing it as an 'easier wear' and 'perfect for work', makes it suitable for office and casual settings. The common complaint about its limited longevity and projection means it leans away from formal events, where a longer-lasting impression is usually desired, though it's still a good choice for a more intimate date.

Kogaï For Him

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate projection and well-balanced woody, aromatic profile make it perfectly suitable for an office environment or casual wear without being overpowering. While pleasant, it might lack the 'wow' factor some prefer for a formal event or a hot date.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
84%
Accord
85%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Aromatic, Warm Spicy accords and Sandalwood, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Bois d'Hiver
Kogaï For Him
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