Bois Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Bois Noir
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2012 Year 2018
££ Price Tier ££
Bright Red Eau de Parfum bottle Bright Red

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bois Noir
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 - Bright Red
This one's a wildcard - some call it pure sex, others a headache. Expect a potent, wine-soaked rose and incense blend that might just leave some feeling a bit boozy. Definitely not for the shy or light-handed.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 0% 9%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 0% 1%
Sweet 13% 17%
Warm 13% 9%
Woody 51% 51%
Earthy 26% 20%
Animalic 8% 12%
Fresh 3% 3%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Bois Noir EdP
Bright Red EdP

Notes

Only in Bright Red
Cashmere Wood 100%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 52% vs 24%
Only in Bois Noir
Patchouli 47%
Shared Notes
Musk 24% vs 26%
Only in Bois Noir
Resin 43% Labdanum 33%
Only in Bright Red
Patchouli 46% Cedar 28%

Accords

Bois Noir Bright Red
100%
Woody
100%
60%
Amber
52%
Rose
55%
47%
Balsamic
54%
Patchouli
51%
Earthy
49%
48%
Powdery
48%
44%
Musky
48%
Aromatic
45%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Amber shared
60%
52%
55%
Balsamic shared
47%
54%
51%
49%
Powdery shared
48%
48%
Musky shared
44%
48%
45%

Performance

Bois Noir Bright Red
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
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.

Bright Red

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

The strong, heady nature of the rose and incense notes, combined with its intensity, makes it ill-suited for the office or casual, close-quarters situations. It shines on a date or formal evening where its bold character can truly be appreciated.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
88%
Accord
78%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Amber, Powdery accords and Sandalwood, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Bois Noir
Bright Red
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