Bois Oriental
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1992 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
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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 bit of a trip. If the stars align, you'll get a 'masculine banger' that's clean, spicy, and woody. If they don't, you might find yourself smelling like a sweet, vintage floral. It's a roll of the dice, but when it hits, it truly hits.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 5% | 0% |
| Floral | 10% | 2% |
| Fruity | 10% | 0% |
| Green | 10% | 0% |
| Sweet | 35% | 30% |
| Warm | 75% | 40% |
| Woody | 95% | 36% |
| Earthy | 30% | 13% |
| Animalic | 10% | 8% |
| Fresh | 10% | 0% |
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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
Its assertive, spicy-woody character makes it suitable for evenings and formal occasions, and its good longevity supports this. While generally refined enough for office, its potential for strong projection means it's better suited for a date or casual evening out where it can truly shine.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Woody, Powdery accords and Sandalwood, Spicy notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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