Bois d'Encens Eau de Parfum vs Illusions Eau de Parfum
Bois d'Encens EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2004 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Illusions EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
Bois d'Encens is a divisive frankincense bomb - genuinely profound for some, a short-lived disappointment for others. If you crave that dry, liturgical church vibe, this is your spiritual journey in a bottle, but its hit-or-miss performance is a real sticking point.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Rasasi - Wahami - a woody fragrance led by bright opening notes, with oud depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Despite its often intimate sillage, the sophisticated and serious nature of this woody-incense scent makes it better suited for formal events or date nights where its unique character can be appreciated. It's too profound for casual wear and the mixed performance means it might not always last a full workday.
Seasons
The woody character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.
Occasions
Its woody, oud signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean woody, amber, aromatic
Adds amber and oud, drops cedar and labdanum
Where to buy
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