Bois Oriental
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1992 | Year | 2014 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Sacred Wood
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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.
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?
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 5% | 1% |
| Floral | 10% | 0% |
| Fruity | 10% | 0% |
| Green | 10% | 1% |
| Sweet | 35% | 23% |
| Warm | 75% | 24% |
| Woody | 95% | 38% |
| Earthy | 30% | 11% |
| Animalic | 10% | 3% |
| Fresh | 10% | 5% |
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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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Powdery, Warm Spicy accords and Sandalwood, Cedar notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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