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Bois Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Bois Noir EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2012 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Luna Essence Eau de Parfum bottle Luna Essence EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bois Noir EDP
Bois Noir is a divisive, woody beast - a sophisticated autumn walk in a bottle for some, an acrid, headache-inducing pencil shaving for others. Try before you buy, but if the dark woods speak to you, it's a stellar, unique choice.
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Our Verdict - Luna Essence EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Gissah - a woody fragrance led by Incense, Apricot, with smoky depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Bois Noir EDP
Luna Essence EDP

Notes

Only in Luna Essence
Incense 53% Apricot 47%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 52% vs 53%
Only in Bois Noir
Patchouli 47%
Only in Luna Essence
Guaiac Wood 46%

Accords

Bois Noir Luna Essence
100%
Woody
90%
Smoky
78%
60%
Amber
66%
Aromatic
54%
48%
Powdery
47%
Balsamic
44%
Musky
Woody shared
100%
90%
78%
Amber shared
60%
66%
54%
48%
47%
44%

Performance

Bois Noir Luna Essence
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Bois Noir

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

This is a strong, dark woody scent more suited for cooler weather and evening wear. Its intensity and resinous nature make it less appropriate for everyday office use or sporty activities, but perfect for a formal event or a mysterious date night.

Luna Essence

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The woody character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its woody, smoky signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Bois Noir EDP
Luna Essence EDP
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