92%
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Wood Excess Pour Femme Eau de Parfum bottle Wood Excess Pour Femme
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2022 Year 2023
££ Price Tier £
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Wood Excess Pour Femme
This one's a real head-turner, but expect a bit of a spicy-woody punch. It's bold, no doubt, and certainly not for the faint of heart. A bit of a love-it-or-hate-it, so best sample before committing.
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Our Verdict - Poise
A solid, affordable alternative to Penhaligon's Halfeti, Poise delivers a deep, ambery-woody experience. Some call it a bargain, others find it a bit generic - but it's generally well-received for its rich, elegant dry-down, especially at the price.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 16% 15%
Floral 19% 21%
Fruity 3% 2%
Green 4% 3%
Sweet 19% 21%
Warm 26% 26%
Woody 12% 14%
Earthy 6% 7%
Animalic 15% 13%
Fresh 12% 12%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Wood Excess Pour Femme EdP
Poise EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 16% vs 25%
Grapefruit 16% vs 25%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 33% vs 33%
Only in Wood Excess Pour Femme
Geranium 33% Cinnamon 33%
Shared Notes
Leather 16% vs 13%
Sandalwood 16% vs 13%
Musk 16% vs 13%
Tonka Bean 16% vs 13%

Accords

Wood Excess Pour Femme Poise
77%
Amber
100%
69%
Woody
100%
92%
Citrus
63%
Aromatic
52%
Powdery
62%
55%
Animalic
44%
Rose
52%
51%
Smoky
51%
Balsamic
Amber shared
77%
100%
Woody shared
69%
100%
92%
63%
Powdery shared
52%
62%
Animalic shared
55%
44%
52%
51%
51%

Performance

Wood Excess Pour Femme Poise
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Wood Excess Pour Femme

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its bold and spicy profile, with prominent woody and animalic notes, makes it less suited for an everyday office environment. However, these same qualities lend themselves perfectly to a date night or formal evening, where a commanding presence is desired.

Poise

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

With its impressive longevity and moderate projection, Poise is versatile enough for many settings, including office wear according to reviews. However, its rich amber and woody backbone, while elegant, leans more towards date nights and formal events than casual or sporty activities.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
92%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
92%
Accord
54%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Woody, Powdery accords and Jasmine, Leather notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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