Bois Oriental
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1992 | Year | 2014 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
No.04 Bois de Balincourt
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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 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 | 5% | 0% |
| Floral | 10% | 1% |
| Fruity | 10% | 0% |
| Green | 10% | 2% |
| Sweet | 35% | 21% |
| Warm | 75% | 26% |
| Woody | 95% | 53% |
| Earthy | 30% | 14% |
| Animalic | 10% | 3% |
| Fresh | 10% | 3% |
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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 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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