Les Exclusifs de Chanel Sycomore
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2008 | Year | 2019 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Sous Bois
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Which Should You Buy?
This is a grown-up, elegant vetiver with serious cult status. Divisive over price and its similarity to Encre Noire, but for fans, it's a 'holy grail' sophisticated woody, smoky experience that few can match.
Sous Bois is a triumph for pine lovers, capturing a rainy forest with breathtaking authenticity. It's universally hailed as a unique, high-quality contender for the best evergreen scent out there.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 10% | 10% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 13% | 15% |
| Sweet | 10% | 11% |
| Warm | 20% | 17% |
| Woody | 37% | 26% |
| Earthy | 12% | 19% |
| Animalic | 1% | 4% |
| Fresh | 19% | 17% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Sycomore's refined, understated sillage and excellent longevity make it perfect for formal and office settings where elegance is key. Its woody backbone lends itself well to casual wear, although its price point might make it more of a special occasion scent for some.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its natural, sophisticated woody-aromatic character makes it highly versatile for casual, date, and formal wear. While suitable for office, its strong longevity might make it a bit much for very conservative settings. It's definitely not one for the gym.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Aromatic, Earthy accords and Cypress, Vetiver notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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