Bois Pacifique Eau de Parfum bottle Bois Pacifique
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2024 Year 2024
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bois Pacifique
A bold, woody-spicy statement with luxurious warmth and resinous depth. Impeccably blended for lovers of incense and woods, it stands out as a modern Tom Ford signature with impressive presence and lasting power.
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Our Verdict - Shine Despite Everything
This one is a divisive but ultimately beloved complex gourmand, a real love-it-or-hate-it scent with a loyal following. It's unique, but some find it a touch mature. If you want to stand out, this is it.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 1%
Floral 5% 11%
Fruity 0% 1%
Green 1% 9%
Sweet 26% 19%
Warm 33% 27%
Woody 30% 21%
Earthy 17% 15%
Animalic 4% 3%
Fresh 4% 5%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Bois Pacifique EdP
Shine Despite Everything

Notes

Shared Notes
Turmeric 27% vs 33%
Only in Bois Pacifique
Cardamom 37% Akigalawood 36%
Only in Shine Despite Everything
Pimiento 35% Frankincense 32%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 45% vs 26%
Only in Bois Pacifique
Amber 55%
Only in Shine Despite Everything
Akigalawood 43% Coumarin 31%

Accords

Bois Pacifique Shine Despite Everything
100%
Woody
84%
85%
Warm Spicy
100%
70%
Amber
48%
Oud
68%
Vanilla
67%
Caramel
63%
60%
Resinous
Sweet
60%
Balsamic
52%
50%
Powdery
45%
Aromatic
48%
Rose
48%
Woody shared
100%
84%
Warm Spicy shared
85%
100%
Amber shared
70%
48%
Oud
68%
67%
63%
60%
60%
52%
50%
Aromatic shared
45%
48%
48%

Performance

Bois Pacifique Shine Despite Everything
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Bois Pacifique

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

The dominant woody, resinous, and spicy notes make this fragrance ideal for cooler weather and transitional seasons. It shines in fall and winter when warmth and depth are most appreciated, but its aromatic character is also suitable for early spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its rich, sophisticated blend makes it especially fitting for formal evenings or romantic occasions, but it also works for the office if applied lightly. Too sumptuous for sporty settings, but versatile enough for upscale daytime and nighttime wear.

Shine Despite Everything

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and long-lasting nature make it less suitable for office environments, as noted by coworker reactions. However, its unique and sophisticated gourmand character makes it excellent for dates or formal events where it can truly shine and garner compliments. It's a bit much for casual daytime wear due to its intensity.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
85%
Accord
62%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Woody, Amber accords and Vanilla, Frankincense notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Bois Pacifique
Shine Despite Everything
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