Bois d'Ascese Eau de Parfum bottle Bois d'Ascese
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2012 Year 2020
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Majd Al Sultan Eau de Parfum bottle Majd Al Sultan

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bois d'Ascese
Bois d'Ascese is a divisive beast: you'll either adore its realistic, deep smoky embrace, or you'll recoil at what some call a 'barbecue' or 'cathedral' scent. It's a powerful statement for those who dare, but certainly not a blind buy.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Majd Al Sultan
This one's a proper bargain, but don't expect a crowd-pleaser. With its intense smoke and resin, Majd Al Sultan is love-it-or-hate-it, so best for those who like to stand out. Don't be fooled by the price tag, this is niche material for sure.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 0% 0%
Fruity 2% 0%
Green 2% 3%
Sweet 25% 13%
Warm 39% 39%
Woody 21% 18%
Earthy 25% 35%
Animalic 8% 7%
Fresh 1% 5%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Bois d'Ascese EdP
Majd Al Sultan EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Tobacco 53% vs 42%
Only in Bois d'Ascese
Whisky 46%
Only in Majd Al Sultan
Smoke 57%
Shared Notes
Cedar 32% vs 17%

Accords

Bois d'Ascese Majd Al Sultan
100%
Amber
100%
83%
Woody
64%
62%
Smoky
64%
58%
Warm Spicy
61%
58%
Tobacco
47%
54%
Balsamic
58%
57%
Whiskey
47%
Sweet
46%
Aromatic
46%
Amber shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
83%
64%
Smoky shared
62%
64%
Warm Spicy shared
58%
61%
Tobacco shared
58%
47%
Balsamic shared
54%
58%
57%
Sweet shared
47%
46%
46%

Performance

Bois d'Ascese Majd Al Sultan
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Bois d'Ascese

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With its strong, realistic smoke and incense accords, Bois d'Ascese is far too intense and evocative for most office environments. It excels in colder weather for date nights or elegant formal events, but its unique character means it's best reserved for situations where you want to make a singular, memorable impression.

Majd Al Sultan

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong projection and potent, dark accords, this is definitely not an office-safe scent. It's a fantastic choice for evening dates or formal events where you want to make a lasting impression. Some reviewers find it cozy enough for casual wear, especially in cooler weather.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
87%
Accord
87%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Smoky, Woody accords and Cedar, Amber notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Bois d'Ascese
Majd Al Sultan
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