He Wood Eau de Parfum bottle He Wood
Edp Concentration Extrait
U Gender U
2007 Year 2023
££ Price Tier ££
Hidden Shores Extrait bottle Hidden Shores

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - He Wood Eau de Parfum
A cult classic gone too soon, He Wood is an ode to the forest, blending earthy wood notes with ethereal violets. Many miss its refined, natural scent, though a few found it too floral or fleeting. Definitely a case of 'love it or sorely miss it'.
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Our Verdict - Hidden Shores Extrait
A fascinating journey into a lush, green wilderness, Hidden Shores offers an invigorating freshness leading to a deep, woody embrace. It's a crowd-pleaser that manages to be both approachable and intriguing, sparking a sense of adventure in those who wear it.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 1%
Floral 15% 8%
Fruity 0% 8%
Green 20% 31%
Sweet 11% 8%
Warm 7% 7%
Woody 37% 36%
Earthy 16% 15%
Animalic 9% 0%
Fresh 21% 25%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
He Wood EdP
Hidden Shores Extrait

Notes

Only in He Wood Eau de Parfum
Violet 55% Violet Leaf 45%
Only in Hidden Shores Extrait
Pine 44% Blackcurrant 32% Juniper 24%
Only in He Wood Eau de Parfum
Cedar 52% Vetiver 48%
Shared Notes
Fir Resin 39% vs 31%
Only in He Wood Eau de Parfum
Musk 31% Amber 29%
Only in Hidden Shores Extrait
Vetiver 25% Oakmoss 23% Cedar 20%

Accords

He Wood Eau de Parfum Hidden Shores Extrait
100%
Woody
100%
64%
Aromatic
88%
70%
Powdery
Conifer
58%
57%
Ozonic
49%
45%
Fresh Spicy
57%
46%
Green
52%
50%
Aquatic
44%
48%
Fresh
Fruity
47%
45%
Earthy
Woody shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
64%
88%
70%
58%
Ozonic shared
57%
49%
Fresh Spicy shared
45%
57%
Green shared
46%
52%
Aquatic shared
50%
44%
48%
47%
45%

Performance

He Wood Eau de Parfum Hidden Shores Extrait
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

He Wood Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and subtle nature makes it excellent for casual wear, office environments, and even light sport given its ozonic facets. It's less suited for formal events due to its understated character, and only moderately good for dates as some find it lacks 'sexiness,' though others did receive compliments.

Hidden Shores Extrait

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

While the strong projection and distinct woody-aromatic character might be a bit much for a formal office setting, its fresh and invigorating opening makes it suitable for casual wear and even some dates. The impressive longevity means it lasts well, suiting day-long adventures.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
84%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
83%
Accord
72%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy accords and Violet Leaf, Vetiver notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

He Wood Eau de Parfum
Hidden Shores Extrait
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