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Bois Dorès Eau de Parfum bottle Bois Dorès EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2020 Year 2020
££ Price Tier £££££
Ikat Rouge Eau de Parfum bottle Ikat Rouge EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bois Dorès EDP
This amber-woody delight is a crowd-pleaser, delivering creamy sophistication with impressive staying power. It's an understated classic that often gets called a dupe, but truly stands on its own as an elegant, warm, and utterly inoffensive choice for anyone.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Ikat Rouge EDP
If you can get your hands on this limited edition, prepare for an amber-woody sensation that's worth the fuss. It's a seductive showstopper, albeit with a price tag that had some reviewers wishing for a muscular man or diamonds included.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Bois Dorès EDP
Ikat Rouge EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Patchouli 26% vs 41%
Only in Bois Dorès
Orris 37% Myrrh 36%
Only in Ikat Rouge
Iris 58%
Shared Notes
Amber 22% vs 57%

Accords

Bois Dorès Ikat Rouge
100%
Amber
100%
80%
Woody
75%
60%
Iris
52%
Citrus
58%
56%
Honey
56%
Powdery
52%
55%
Warm Spicy
46%
Smoky
52%
52%
Sweet
49%
Earthy
48%
Balsamic
49%
46%
Patchouli
Amber shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
80%
75%
Iris shared
60%
52%
58%
56%
Powdery shared
56%
52%
Warm Spicy shared
55%
46%
52%
52%
49%
Balsamic shared
48%
49%
46%

Performance

Bois Dorès Ikat Rouge
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Bois Dorès

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn

A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Formal

Its elegant and inoffensive nature, combined with a creamy and warm accord, makes it suitable for office and casual wear, though its amber and honey sweetness elevate it beautifully for dates and formal events. The strong lasting power and moderate sillage mean it commands attention without being overbearing.

Ikat Rouge

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

This is a rich, intense amber scent, best suited for evenings and intimate encounters where its seductive warmth can truly shine. While it has good performance, it's a bit too bold and special for a typical office environment or casual daytime wear.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, woody, iris

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Bois Dorès EDP
Ikat Rouge EDP
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