Bois Oriental
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1992 | Year | 2021 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
The Collection Noble Wood
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
An early-Sheldrake cedar in the Salons du Palais Royal tradition - quietly grand rather than opulent, with Lutens' creamy sandalwood-amber drydown carrying a soft spice halo. Reads classy and self-possessed rather than loud.
A truly gorgeous woody fragrance that's adored for its unique scent, but absolutely slated for its dreadful performance. If you're after a niche-level smell and don't care about it vanishing in 2 hours, this is for you.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 5% | 1% |
| Floral | 10% | 0% |
| Fruity | 10% | 3% |
| Green | 10% | 1% |
| Sweet | 35% | 24% |
| Warm | 75% | 20% |
| Woody | 95% | 47% |
| Earthy | 30% | 16% |
| Animalic | 10% | 0% |
| Fresh | 10% | 5% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Cedar-spice and warm sandalwood-amber are autumn and winter naturals; the heaviness reads out of place in summer and only edges into spring on cooler days.
Occasions
Quietly composed and mature - well suited to date and formal evening wear, with office viable for those who like a discreet warm cedar signature. Too distinctive for sport.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its sophisticated woody-spicy profile lends itself well to formal and date settings, though its poor longevity means reapplications might be needed. It's too refined for sport and too subtle for many casual scenarios, but can work in an office due to its non-intrusive sillage.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Aromatic accords and Cedar notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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