Apothecary Warmth
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 2014 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
No.04 Bois de Balincourt
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A budget sandalwood-forward scent that delivers a soft, cocooning woody-spicy embrace. It is deeply comforting and unisex, but don't expect the sillage or depth of a true niche. A calm, everyday crowd-pleaser for those who love gentle woods.
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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 0% |
| Floral | 0% | 1% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 3% | 2% |
| Sweet | 13% | 21% |
| Warm | 26% | 26% |
| Woody | 56% | 53% |
| Earthy | 5% | 14% |
| Animalic | 0% | 3% |
| Fresh | 8% | 3% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Sandalwood, cedar, cardamom, and cinnamon leaf make a creamy spicy-woody profile that peaks in fall and winter. The aromatic-spice opening keeps it carrying into early spring; high summer is too dense for the heat.
Occasions
Skin-close projection and a cozy, smooth woody-spicy aura suit office, casual, and intimate date wear. The intimacy is the point but it falls short for formal events that need stronger sillage and is too sweet for sport.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Powdery, Aromatic accords and Sandalwood, Cedar notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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