Bois d'Armenie Eau de Parfum bottle Bois d'Armenie
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2006 Year 2023
££££ Price Tier £
Dark As Wood Eau de Parfum bottle Dark As Wood

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bois d'Armenie Eau de Parfum
A truly gorgeous, refined benzoin-incense masterpiece that Guerlain inexplicably chopped. Bois d'Armenie is a sophisticated, comforting scent that everyone seems to be scrambling to get their hands on before it's gone for good.
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Our Verdict - Dark As Wood Eau de Parfum
If you're seeking a sophisticated, amber-woody iris for cooler weather and can handle a slightly rough opening, this is a gem. It’s punching well above its weight for the price, especially if you miss a certain discontinued Guerlain.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 1%
Floral 10% 12%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 1% 1%
Sweet 16% 15%
Warm 28% 26%
Woody 23% 24%
Earthy 22% 24%
Animalic 8% 9%
Fresh 5% 5%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Bois d'Armenie EdP
Dark As Wood EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Incense 38% vs 34%
Iris 35% vs 43%
Pink Pepper 26% vs 21%
Shared Notes
Benzoin 41% vs 32%
Guaiac Wood 35% vs 44%
Coriander 22% vs 23%
Shared Notes
Copaiba Balm 40% vs 32%
Patchouli 32% vs 36%
Musk 27% vs 32%

Accords

Bois d'Armenie Eau de Parfum Dark As Wood Eau de Parfum
100%
Amber
100%
66%
Woody
87%
62%
Balsamic
71%
60%
Warm Spicy
65%
47%
Powdery
65%
48%
Iris
62%
Musky
60%
Patchouli
58%
52%
Smoky
56%
Earthy
54%
Amber shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
66%
87%
Balsamic shared
62%
71%
Warm Spicy shared
60%
65%
Powdery shared
47%
65%
Iris shared
48%
62%
60%
58%
Smoky shared
52%
56%
54%

Performance

Bois d'Armenie Eau de Parfum Dark As Wood Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Bois d'Armenie Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its refined and warm character makes it ideal for dates and formal events, creating an elegant impression. While its projection is generally subtle to average, it's suitable for office wear, but less so for casual daytime activities or anything sporty due to its rich, resinous profile.

Dark As Wood Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

This fragrance leans heavily towards formal and date night wear due to its sophisticated amber-woody profile. While some reviews suggest it's light and close to the skin, its richness means it's best reserved for cooler seasons and more dressed-up occasions, rather than casual or athletic settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
95%
Olfactory
100%
Notes
100%
Accord
88%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Woody, Balsamic accords and Iris, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

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