Bois Oriental
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1992 | Year | 2004 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Bois d'Encens
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Which Should You Buy?
An early-Sheldrake cedar in the Salons du Palais Royal tradition - quietly grand rather than opulent, with Lutens' creamy sandalwood-amber drydown carrying a soft spice halo. Reads classy and self-possessed rather than loud.
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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 5% | 0% |
| Floral | 10% | 0% |
| Fruity | 10% | 0% |
| Green | 10% | 3% |
| Sweet | 35% | 10% |
| Warm | 75% | 34% |
| Woody | 95% | 38% |
| Earthy | 30% | 21% |
| Animalic | 10% | 6% |
| Fresh | 10% | 3% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Cedar-spice and warm sandalwood-amber are autumn and winter naturals; the heaviness reads out of place in summer and only edges into spring on cooler days.
Occasions
Quietly composed and mature - well suited to date and formal evening wear, with office viable for those who like a discreet warm cedar signature. Too distinctive for sport.
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.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Aromatic accords and Cedar, Spicy notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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