Is Fragrance World Bois de Bois a dupe of WIDIAN III?
III EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2015 | Year | 2025 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Bois de Bois EDP
While both share woody, green, and aromatic qualities, WIDIAN's III aims for a high-end, complex profile that can be polarizing, while Fragrance World's Bois de Bois is a budget-friendly alternative to Bois Imperial, focusing on a mineralic, fresh-spicy experience. III is divisive due to its woody-mint-leather combination that some find synthetic. Bois de Bois offers a softer take on a popular scent profile, making it more approachable and easier to wear. If you seek a unique, challenging scent and price is no object, III is worth sampling. If you want an affordable, crowd-pleasing alternative, go for Bois de Bois.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
How it unfolds
Notes
- III
- Bois de Bois
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a unique, challenging scent profile.
- Price is not a major factor in your decision.
- You enjoy woody-mint-leather combinations.
- You appreciate niche fragrances with polarizing aspects.
- You want a budget-friendly alternative to Bois Imperial.
- You prefer a softer, more wearable scent.
- You enjoy mineralic and fresh-spicy fragrances.
- You want a crowd-pleasing, easy-to-wear scent.
This one's a proper head-scratcher. Some love its unique woody-mint-leather vibe, hailing it as sophisticated and smooth. Others find it harsh and synthetic, a chemical mess. It's a divisive beast, so sample before you commit.
If you've been eyeing Bois Imperial but not the price tag, this is your answer. It's a surprisingly good dupe, delivering that distinct mineralic, fresh-spicy DNA without breaking the bank. Some find it a bit softer, but that's a plus for many.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Leather
63%
Woody Notes
37%
Heart Notes
Woody Notes
67%
Vetiver
33%
Base Notes
Base Notes
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
While some find it versatile enough for daily wear, the pronounced woody and leather accords, coupled with its potential for good longevity and projection mentioned by some reviewers, suggest it's best reserved for evening or special occasions. Its unique character might be too distracting for a typical office environment.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
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.
Shares 2 of its 5 notes, including Woody Notes, Mint
Adds basil and pepper, drops bergamot and leather
Where to buy
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