Homme Eau de Toilette vs Un Bois Sepia Eau de Parfum

Homme

Edt	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2021	Year	1994
££	Price Tier	££££

Un Bois Sepia

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Homme

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Un Bois Sepia

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Homme Eau de Toilette

Kenzo Homme EDT Intense is a divisive beast. Love it or hate it, its monstrous performance is undeniable. This aquatic woody scent, crafted by Quentin Bisch, offers a unique fig and marine profile that some adore and others find overwhelming or artificial. Definitely try before you buy.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Un Bois Sepia Eau de Parfum

A 1994 Sheldrake cypress-vetiver composition that reads as Lutens' take on the early-90s masculine barbershop register - cool woody-aromatic on top, with opoponax and patchouli adding a quieter resinous depth underneath. Niche-priced but conventional in character.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	0%	10%
Floral	1%	5%
Fruity	8%	5%
Green	17%	65%
Sweet	11%	15%
Warm	13%	40%
Woody	31%	95%
Earthy	15%	55%
Animalic	0%	10%
Fresh	18%	55%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Homme EdT

Un Bois Sepia EdP

Notes

Only in Homme Eau de Toilette

Sea Water 33% Calypsone 27% Pink Pepper 20% Spicy 19%

Only in Un Bois Sepia Eau de Parfum

Cypress 56% Vetiver 44%

Only in Homme Eau de Toilette

Fig 40% Fig Tree 35% Vetiver 25%

Only in Un Bois Sepia Eau de Parfum

Opoponax 50% Patchouli 50%

Shared Notes

Sandalwood 40% vs 56%

Patchouli 25% vs 44%

Only in Homme Eau de Toilette

Akigalawood 34%

Accords

Homme Eau de Toilette Un Bois Sepia Eau de Parfum

100%

Woody

100%

61%

Aquatic

60%

Marine

58%

Warm Spicy

25%

57%

Aromatic

55%

49%

Fruity

45%

Sweet

45%

Oud

Balsamic

30%

Earthy

30%

Patchouli

30%

Amber

25%

Woody shared

100%

Aquatic

61%

Marine

60%

Warm Spicy shared

58%

25%

Aromatic shared

57%

55%

Fruity

49%

Sweet

45%

Oud

45%

Balsamic

30%

Earthy

30%

Patchouli

30%

Amber

25%

Performance

Homme Eau de Toilette Un Bois Sepia Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Homme Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its exceptional longevity and significant projection mean it can be too much for an office, rating lower there. However, its fresh aquatic and woody profile makes it highly versatile for casual wear, dates, and even sports, as it holds up brilliantly in various conditions. Though some find it too strong for hot weather, many reviewers appreciate its year-round adaptability.

Un Bois Sepia Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

Cypress and vetiver open cool and aromatic, fitting spring and autumn naturally; the resinous warmth of opoponax-patchouli keeps it wearable in winter but never feels heavy in summer.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date Formal

An aromatic woody composition in the barbershop register - well suited to office, casual daytime, and formal daytime wear. Date wear is viable but the conventional masculine character reads safe rather than statement.