Apres Eau de Parfum bottle Apres
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2021 Year 2014
££ Price Tier £££££
Bois d'Hiver Eau de Parfum bottle Bois d'Hiver

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Apres
This woody-boozy scent smells like a festive log cabin or a hamster cage, depending on who you ask. A divisive scent that works best on certain skin chemistries, so don't blind buy.
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Our Verdict - Bois d'Hiver
If you're after a winter forest vibe, this delivers. Much love for the opening, but short-lived performance and the glaring similarities to Tom Ford Oud Wood make this one divisive. Be warned, it's a classy act that often fades too fast off the skin for the price tag.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 2%
Floral 4% 13%
Fruity 1% 2%
Green 7% 3%
Sweet 21% 15%
Warm 25% 28%
Woody 33% 30%
Earthy 14% 13%
Animalic 11% 5%
Fresh 11% 12%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Apres EdP
Bois d'Hiver EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 31% vs 61%
Only in Bois d'Hiver
Pink Pepper 39%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 20% vs 24%
Patchouli 16% vs 29%
Musk 14% vs 23%

Accords

Apres Bois d'Hiver
100%
Woody
100%
61%
Warm Spicy
73%
49%
Powdery
66%
57%
Aromatic
46%
Patchouli
52%
Musky
51%
Earthy
50%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
61%
73%
Powdery shared
49%
66%
Aromatic shared
57%
46%
52%
51%
50%

Performance

Apres Bois d'Hiver
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Apres

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate projection and woody-boozy accords make it unsuitable for office wear, but perfect for date nights or casual outings. It's a bit too casual for formal events, and its warmth doesn't align with sport activities.

Bois d'Hiver

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its refined and non-overpowering nature, coupled with many describing it as an 'easier wear' and 'perfect for work', makes it suitable for office and casual settings. The common complaint about its limited longevity and projection means it leans away from formal events, where a longer-lasting impression is usually desired, though it's still a good choice for a more intimate date.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
86%
Accord
81%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Powdery accords and Sandalwood, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Apres
Bois d'Hiver
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