Sycomore Eau de Parfum bottle Sycomore
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sycomore Eau de Parfum
Sycomore is a 'quiet luxury' vetiver masterpiece, though its close resemblance to cheaper alternatives and its divisive performance cause some debate. Expect a sophisticated, high-quality woody experience, but don't expect it to shout for attention.
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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.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 10% 10%
Fruity 1% 0%
Green 13% 15%
Sweet 9% 11%
Warm 20% 17%
Woody 38% 26%
Earthy 11% 19%
Animalic 0% 4%
Fresh 19% 17%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sycomore EdP
Sous Bois EdP

Notes

Accords

Sycomore Eau de Parfum Sous Bois Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
100%
90%
Aromatic
78%
Amber
74%
Floral
61%
44%
Warm Spicy
58%
Conifer
58%
54%
Fresh Spicy
48%
Balsamic
52%
51%
Earthy
50%
Sweet
50%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
90%
78%
74%
61%
Warm Spicy shared
44%
58%
58%
Fresh Spicy shared
54%
48%
52%
Earthy shared
51%
50%
50%

Performance

Sycomore Eau de Parfum Sous Bois Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Sycomore Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its elegant, subtle sillage makes it ideal for office and formal wear where discretion is key. The fresh-woody profile works well for casual use, but its premium nature might be overkill for sport. Performance reports vary wildly, but generally suggest it's not a beast, lowering its impact for dates.

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.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
84%
Accord
75%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Aromatic, Warm Spicy accords and Cypress, Vetiver notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sycomore Eau de Parfum
Sous Bois Eau de Parfum
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