Sacred Wood Eau de Parfum vs No.04 Bois de Balincourt Eau de Parfum

Sacred Wood

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2014	Year	2014
££££	Price Tier	££

No.04 Bois de Balincourt

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sacred Wood Eau de Parfum

This one's a proper mood-setter. It's a clean, pure sandalwood that divides opinion - some get pickles, some get perfection. But for those who get it, it's a creamy, sophisticated woodsy dream. Just forget the price for a minute, yeah?

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Our Verdict - No.04 Bois de Balincourt Eau de Parfum

This woody wonder is utterly divisive, evoking either luxurious creaminess or a straight-up pickle jar. If your skin plays nice, you're in for a clean, calming sandalwood dream; otherwise, be prepared for a briny nightmare.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	1%	0%
Floral	0%	1%
Fruity	0%	0%
Green	1%	2%
Sweet	23%	21%
Warm	24%	26%
Woody	38%	53%
Earthy	11%	14%
Animalic	3%	3%
Fresh	5%	3%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

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No.04 Bois de Balincourt EdP

Notes

Base Notes

Amberwood 100%

Only in No.04 Bois de Balincourt Eau de Parfum

Sandalwood 54% Cedar 46%

Only in Sacred Wood Eau de Parfum

Sandalwood 27% Milk 18% Amyris 14% Copaiba Balm 14% Elemi 14% Caraway 13%

Only in No.04 Bois de Balincourt Eau de Parfum

Vetiver 39% Nutmeg 33% Cinnamon 28%

Only in Sacred Wood Eau de Parfum

Cedar 18% Mysore Sandalwood 17% Incense 16% Myrrh 16% Tolu Balsam 16% Amber 16%

Only in No.04 Bois de Balincourt Eau de Parfum

Amberwood 100%

Accords

Sacred Wood Eau de Parfum No.04 Bois de Balincourt Eau de Parfum

100%

Woody

100%

69%

Powdery

52%

58%

Warm Spicy

49%

52%

Balsamic

51%

Amber

46%

Aromatic

50%

48%

Lactonic

Fresh Spicy

44%

Woody shared

100%

Powdery shared

69%

52%

Warm Spicy shared

58%

49%

Balsamic

52%

Amber

51%

Aromatic shared

46%

50%

Lactonic

48%

Fresh Spicy

44%

Performance

Sacred Wood Eau de Parfum No.04 Bois de Balincourt Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Sacred Wood Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Despite its luxurious feel, Sacred Wood's often noted as a subtle skin scent with moderate projection, making it suitable for casual wear and the office. It's refined enough for dates and some formal events, but its understated nature might not make a big impression for very high-stakes occasions. The woody, lactonic accords lend themselves more to everyday elegance than energetic activities.

No.04 Bois de Balincourt Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office

Its moderate sillage and soft, woody character make it suitable for casual wear or dates where closeness is key. The potential for a 'dill' note and less-than-stellar longevity keep it from being a formal or sporty choice, and its subtlety might get lost in an office environment.