Bois d'Armenie
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2006 | Year | 2016 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Sandalo Nobile
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A truly gorgeous, refined benzoin-incense masterpiece that Guerlain inexplicably chopped. Bois d'Armenie is a sophisticated, comforting scent that everyone seems to be scrambling to get their hands on before it's gone for good.
Sandalo Nobile is a nuanced, modern sandalwood that's divided opinion. Some adore its creamy, musky clean take, while others find the cumin and fig create a challenging, almost industrial accord. Definitely not a blind buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 0% |
| Floral | 10% | 10% |
| Fruity | 1% | 3% |
| Green | 1% | 7% |
| Sweet | 16% | 20% |
| Warm | 28% | 29% |
| Woody | 23% | 24% |
| Earthy | 22% | 18% |
| Animalic | 8% | 11% |
| Fresh | 5% | 2% |
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its refined and warm character makes it ideal for dates and formal events, creating an elegant impression. While its projection is generally subtle to average, it's suitable for office wear, but less so for casual daytime activities or anything sporty due to its rich, resinous profile.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and generally pleasant, comforting aura make it suitable for casual wear or an understated office choice, if applied lightly. The nuanced, somewhat divisive spice profile and woody base make it less ideal for formal events or sporty activities where freshness is key.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Powdery, Warm Spicy accords and Benzoin, Iris notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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