Un Bois Sepia Eau de Parfum vs L'Heure Verte Eau de Parfum

Un Bois Sepia

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1994	Year	2021
££££	Price Tier	££

L'Heure Verte

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Un Bois Sepia

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Un Bois Sepia Eau de Parfum

A 1994 Sheldrake cypress-vetiver composition that reads as Lutens' take on the early-90s masculine barbershop register - cool woody-aromatic on top, with opoponax and patchouli adding a quieter resinous depth underneath. Niche-priced but conventional in character.

Acquired

Our Verdict - L'Heure Verte Eau de Parfum

Prepare for a proper love-it-or-hate-it experience with this one. Kilian's L'Heure Verte is a divisive, bold fragrance that some find intoxicatingly unique while others recoil from its intense, medicinal liquorice kick. Not a safe blind buy, but endlessly fascinating.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	10%	0%
Floral	5%	1%
Fruity	5%	0%
Green	65%	35%
Sweet	15%	21%
Warm	40%	12%
Woody	95%	22%
Earthy	55%	21%
Animalic	10%	0%
Fresh	55%	14%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Un Bois Sepia EdP

L'Heure Verte EdP

Notes

Top Notes

Cypress 56% Vetiver 44%

Top Notes

Absinth 100%

Only in Un Bois Sepia Eau de Parfum

Cypress 56% Vetiver 44%

Only in L'Heure Verte Eau de Parfum

Absinth 100%

Only in Un Bois Sepia Eau de Parfum

Opoponax 50% Patchouli 50%

Only in L'Heure Verte Eau de Parfum

Licorice 64% Violet Leaf 36%

Shared Notes

Sandalwood 56% vs 20%

Patchouli 44% vs 28%

Only in L'Heure Verte Eau de Parfum

Vetiver 26% Woody 25%

Accords

Un Bois Sepia Eau de Parfum L'Heure Verte Eau de Parfum

100%

Woody

100%

55%

Aromatic

89%

Soft Spicy

75%

30%

Patchouli

58%

30%

Earthy

56%

Bitter

56%

30%

Balsamic

52%

25%

Warm Spicy

50%

Sweet

50%

Ozonic

48%

25%

Amber

Woody shared

100%

Aromatic shared

55%

89%

Soft Spicy

75%

Patchouli shared

30%

58%

Earthy shared

30%

56%

Bitter

56%

Balsamic shared

30%

52%

Warm Spicy shared

25%

50%

Sweet

50%

Ozonic

48%

Amber

25%

Performance

Un Bois Sepia Eau de Parfum L'Heure Verte Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Un Bois Sepia Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

Cypress and vetiver open cool and aromatic, fitting spring and autumn naturally; the resinous warmth of opoponax-patchouli keeps it wearable in winter but never feels heavy in summer.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date Formal

An aromatic woody composition in the barbershop register - well suited to office, casual daytime, and formal daytime wear. Date wear is viable but the conventional masculine character reads safe rather than statement.

L'Heure Verte Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Casual Formal

Given its strong projection and distinctive character, this isn't suitable for office wear. Its unique, alluring qualities make it a solid choice for dates, and it adapts well to both casual outings and more formal events where a statement scent is appreciated.