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Bois Marocain Eau de Parfum bottle Bois Marocain EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2009 Year 2025
£££££ Price Tier ££
L'Homme Eau de Parfum bottle L'Homme EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bois Marocain EDP
Bois Marocain is a beautiful, evocative woody incense that's sadly let down by its dismal performance, especially the later reformulations. It's truly a "try before you buy" situation, as the scent profile proves divisive, ranging from 'stunning' to 'morning breath'.
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Our Verdict - L'Homme EDP
Elie Saab's first men's scent is certainly divisive. While some find it a sophisticated, old-school masculine triumph, others are not impressed, calling it forgettable, synthetic, and lacking originality. Some even say it's just plain dreadful.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Bois Marocain EDP
L'Homme EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 33% vs 35%
Pink Pepper 33% vs 64%
Only in Bois Marocain
Pepper 33%
Shared Notes
Cedar 33% vs 48%
Only in Bois Marocain
Cypress 33% Incense 33%
Only in L'Homme
Vetiver 52%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 50% vs 41%
Only in Bois Marocain
Vetiver 50%
Only in L'Homme
Myrrh 59%

Accords

Bois Marocain L'Homme
100%
Woody
100%
68%
Aromatic
68%
50%
Amber
58%
Earthy
58%
47%
Warm Spicy
54%
Patchouli
52%
48%
Smoky
Balsamic
48%
Sweet
47%
Citrus
46%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
68%
68%
Amber shared
50%
58%
58%
Warm Spicy shared
47%
54%
52%
48%
48%
47%
46%

Performance

Bois Marocain L'Homme
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Bois Marocain

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

Its woody and smoky profile, combined with generally poor longevity and intimate projection, makes it unsuitable for vigorous activity. It leans towards more sophisticated settings, like formal events or dates, where its subtle and elegant character can be appreciated without being overpowering.

L'Homme

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its woody-aromatic character makes it versatile, leaning towards more formal or evening wear due to its perceived maturity and intensity. While some find its performance strong, others report poor longevity, suggesting it's not ideal for all-day casual wear or a gym session where a lighter touch is needed.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, aromatic, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Bois Marocain EDP
L'Homme EDP
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