Bois Marocain Eau de Parfum bottle Bois Marocain
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Our Verdict - Bois Marocain
Bois Marocain is a beautiful, evocative woody incense that's sadly let down by its dismal performance, especially the later reformulations. It's truly a "try before you buy" situation, as the scent profile proves divisive, ranging from 'stunning' to 'morning breath'.
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Our Verdict - Tom Ford Bois Marocain
A complex and enigmatic blend offering a sophisticated and woody experience for lovers of niche scents.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7% 6%
Floral 3% 0%
Fruity 2% 0%
Green 9% 9%
Sweet 4% 7%
Warm 25% 19%
Woody 40% 47%
Earthy 22% 23%
Animalic 1% 1%
Fresh 14% 12%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
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Tom Ford Bois Marocain

Notes

Only in Tom Ford Bois Marocain
Cypress 47% Pepper 29% Citrus 24%
Only in Tom Ford Bois Marocain
Sandalwood 39% Cedar 33% Patchouli 28%

Accords

Bois Marocain Tom Ford Bois Marocain
100%
Woody
90%
Spicy
70%
68%
Aromatic
Earthy
60%
50%
Amber
Resinous
50%
48%
Smoky
Citrus
40%
Woody shared
100%
90%
70%
68%
60%
50%
50%
48%
40%

Performance

Bois Marocain Tom Ford Bois Marocain
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Bois Marocain

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

Its woody and smoky profile, combined with generally poor longevity and intimate projection, makes it unsuitable for vigorous activity. It leans towards more sophisticated settings, like formal events or dates, where its subtle and elegant character can be appreciated without being overpowering.

Tom Ford Bois Marocain

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

The spicy and woody accords make this fragrance suitable for cooler seasons like fall and spring, while it is less suited for hot summer days.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate projection makes it versatile enough for both casual and formal settings but is not ideal for sporting activities.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
95%
Accord
40%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody accords and Cypress, Incense notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Bois Marocain
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