Le Bois Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Le Bois Noir
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2020 Year 2018
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Bright Red Eau de Parfum bottle Bright Red

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Le Bois Noir
If you're after a sophisticated, deep woody scent that doesn't scream for attention, Le Bois Noir is a solid contender. It's a classy, versatile option that punches above its weight without reinventing the wheel.
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Our Verdict - Bright Red
This one's a wildcard - some call it pure sex, others a headache. Expect a potent, wine-soaked rose and incense blend that might just leave some feeling a bit boozy. Definitely not for the shy or light-handed.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 1% 9%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 0% 1%
Sweet 13% 17%
Warm 10% 9%
Woody 52% 51%
Earthy 22% 20%
Animalic 13% 12%
Fresh 5% 3%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Le Bois Noir EdP
Bright Red EdP

Notes

Only in Le Bois Noir
Cedar 67% Guaiac Wood 33%
Only in Bright Red
Cashmere Wood 100%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 57% vs 24%
Only in Le Bois Noir
Patchouli 43%
Shared Notes
Musk 44% vs 26%
Only in Le Bois Noir
Resin 33% Labdanum 22%
Only in Bright Red
Patchouli 46% Cedar 28%

Accords

Le Bois Noir Bright Red
100%
Woody
100%
63%
Powdery
48%
58%
Musky
48%
50%
Warm Spicy
56%
Rose
55%
48%
Balsamic
54%
47%
Amber
52%
48%
Patchouli
51%
Earthy
49%
Aromatic
45%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Powdery shared
63%
48%
Musky shared
58%
48%
Warm Spicy shared
50%
56%
55%
Balsamic shared
48%
54%
Amber shared
47%
52%
Patchouli shared
48%
51%
49%
45%

Performance

Le Bois Noir Bright Red
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Le Bois Noir

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Given its woody and musky profile, this scent is incredibly versatile for daily wear, from casual outings to a professional office setting where it won't overpower. It's too refined for sportswear, but transitions well to a relaxed evening date or a smart-casual event.

Bright Red

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

The strong, heady nature of the rose and incense notes, combined with its intensity, makes it ill-suited for the office or casual, close-quarters situations. It shines on a date or formal evening where its bold character can truly be appreciated.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
94%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
88%
Accord
87%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Powdery, Musky accords and Sandalwood, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Le Bois Noir
Bright Red
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