Is Fragrance World Bois de Bois a dupe of WIDIAN I?
I EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2014 | Year | 2025 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
Bois de Bois EDP
I by WIDIAN and Bois de Bois share woody and aromatic facets, yet diverge significantly in price and perceived quality. I by WIDIAN, a mid-tier EDP from 2014, polarizes opinions with its complex profile and performance claims. Bois de Bois, a budget-friendly 2025 release by Fragrance World, is a dupe of Bois Imperial, offering a similar mineralic, fresh-spicy experience. The crucial difference lies in the user experience: WIDIAN is a gamble, while Bois de Bois provides an accessible alternative. If cost and risk are factors, Bois de Bois is the clear choice.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
How it unfolds
Notes
- I
- Bois de Bois
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer original fragrances over dupes.
- You enjoy complex and challenging scents.
- You want a fragrance with beastly performance.
- You're willing to gamble on a unique experience.
- You want a budget-friendly alternative.
- You prefer a softer, more wearable scent.
- You love the Bois Imperial DNA.
- You prioritize value and accessibility.
Cardamom and cinnamon open spicy, then cypress, incense and sandalwood lead to cedar and musk. A dry, smoky, woody spice with big projection, suited to cold evenings.
Inspired by Bois Imperial, it keeps the fresh, spicy, mineral feel: basil and pepper up top, woody vetiver in the heart, cool mint below. An easy daytime scent for spring and summer.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Woody Notes
31% share of the perfume
Vetiver
15% share of the perfume
Base Notes
Cardamom
15% share of the perfume
Cinnamon
15% share of the perfume
Incense
15% share of the perfume
Cypress
15% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
15% share of the perfume
Musk
13% share of the perfume
Cedar
12% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
31% share of the perfume
Basil
23% share of the perfume
Vetiver
15% share of the perfume
Pepper
15% share of the perfume
Mint
15% share of the perfume
Mint
15% share of the perfume
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Cinnamon, incense and cedar belong to autumn and winter. In summer the volume is too much.
Occasions
Suits date nights and dressed-up evenings, and holds its own at formal events. Skip it for the office in warm weather and the gym.
Seasons
A year-round scent - easy to wear in any season.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and clean, fresh-spicy character make it highly suitable for office wear without being intrusive. While versatile enough for casual and some date settings, its nuanced freshness might be a bit too subtle for grand formal events or high-energy sports.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Similar overall composition based on olfactory analysis
Adds basil and mint, drops cardamom and cedar
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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