Sous Bois Eau de Parfum vs Reflection 45 Man Extrait

Sous Bois

Edp	Concentration	Extrait
U	Gender	U
2019	Year	2021
££	Price Tier	£££££

Reflection 45 Man

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Sous Bois

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Reflection 45 Man

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sous Bois Eau de Parfum

Sous Bois is a triumph for pine lovers, capturing a rainy forest with breathtaking authenticity. It's universally hailed as a unique, high-quality contender for the best evergreen scent out there.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Reflection 45 Man Extrait

Reflection 45 is a divisive beast. While many hail it as a masterpiece - a more mature, refined version of the original - others find its strength cloying, its projection lacking, or its character too derivative. This isn't a safe blind buy, so sample before you splash the cash.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	0%	4%
Floral	10%	18%
Fruity	0%	1%
Green	15%	14%
Sweet	11%	18%
Warm	17%	18%
Woody	26%	20%
Earthy	19%	15%
Animalic	4%	2%
Fresh	17%	14%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Sous Bois EdP

Reflection 45 Man Extrait

Notes

Only in Sous Bois Eau de Parfum

Pine 26% Myrtle 22% Pepper 13% Cypress 13% Papyrus 13% Rain 13%

Only in Reflection 45 Man Extrait

Lavender 23% Juniper 17% Cardamom 16% Clary Sage 16% Benzoin 15% Pink Pepper 13%

Shared Notes

Iris 15% vs 22%

Only in Sous Bois Eau de Parfum

Bellflower 19% Oakmoss 15% Clove 15% Fir Resin 12% Yellow Primrose 12% Canadian Hemlock 12%

Only in Reflection 45 Man Extrait

Jasmine 21% Neroli 19% Angelica 13% Tonka Bean 12% Vanilla 11%

Shared Notes

Myrrh 22% vs 12%

Vetiver 16% vs 14%

Only in Sous Bois Eau de Parfum

Labdanum 22% Tonka Bean 22% Birch Tar 17%

Only in Reflection 45 Man Extrait

Frankincense 17% Cedar 16% Sandalwood 15% Patchouli 14% Opoponax 12%

Accords

Sous Bois Eau de Parfum Reflection 45 Man Extrait

100%

Woody

92%

78%

Aromatic

100%

74%

Amber

90%

58%

Warm Spicy

73%

Powdery

64%

White Floral

63%

48%

Fresh Spicy

62%

61%

Floral

58%

Conifer

Iris

56%

Lavender

56%

52%

Balsamic

52%

50%

Sweet

50%

Earthy

Woody shared

100%

92%

Aromatic shared

78%

100%

Amber shared

74%

90%

Warm Spicy shared

58%

73%

Powdery

64%

White Floral

63%

Fresh Spicy shared

48%

62%

Floral

61%

Conifer

58%

Iris

56%

Lavender

56%

Balsamic shared

52%

Sweet

50%

Earthy

50%

Performance

Sous Bois Eau de Parfum Reflection 45 Man Extrait

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Sous Bois Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual Formal

Also Works:

Office

Its natural, sophisticated woody-aromatic character makes it highly versatile for casual, date, and formal wear. While suitable for office, its strong longevity might make it a bit much for very conservative settings. It's definitely not one for the gym.

Reflection 45 Man Extrait

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Office

Its exceptional longevity and high oil concentration make it too potent for casual wear or sport, potentially overwhelming in warm conditions. However, this same impressive performance and sophisticated profile are well-suited for formal events and date nights, commanding attention without being overtly loud. It can work for office wear in moderation due to its clean yet dense character.