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Bois Impérial Extrait bottle Bois Impérial Extrait
Extrait Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2020 Year 2020
££ Price Tier £
Imperial Boiss Eau de Parfum bottle Imperial Boiss EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bois Impérial Extrait
A masterclass in modern woody perfumery - radiant, green, and assertive, yet never cloying. Bois Impérial is a confident, versatile statement for those who crave freshness with real depth and texture.
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Our Verdict - Imperial Boiss EDP
Imperial Boiss recreates Essential Parfums' Bois Imperial - that smooth, spicy-woody crowd-pleaser built on Iso E Super-rich cedar. The dupe captures the peppery opening and the deep woody backbone, though it loses some of the original's airy akigalawood radiance and signature softness. A versatile, affordable woody for everyday wear.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Bois Impérial Extrait
Imperial Boiss EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pink Pepper 52% vs 53%
Pepper 47% vs 46%
Shared Notes
Rose 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Cedar 36% vs 40%
Labdanum 27% vs 30%
Only in Bois Impérial
Fir Resin 36%
Only in Imperial Boiss
Canadian Fir Balsam 30%

Accords

Bois Impérial Imperial Boiss
100%
Woody
90%
70%
Aromatic
50%
55%
Green
35%
Amber
45%
Fresh
45%
Woody shared
100%
90%
Aromatic shared
70%
50%
55%
Amber shared
35%
45%
45%

Performance

Bois Impérial Imperial Boiss
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Bois Impérial

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Dominant green, spicy and woody notes shine in spring and fall, while the aromatic freshness keeps it lively for summer evenings. Its moderate warmth and opulence suit milder winter days but may not cut through harsh cold.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Balanced projection and sophisticated woods make it ideal for office, date, and smart-casual settings. Its bold character is versatile but too refined for sport or intense activity.

Imperial Boiss

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The deep cedar-balsam-labdanum base leans cool-season, while the peppery freshness keeps it wearable through milder spring days.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

A smooth, versatile woody equally at home in the office, daily wear and relaxed evenings.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, aromatic, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Bois Impérial Extrait
Imperial Boiss EDP
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