Giorgio Armani 2004 EDP

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Bois d'Encens

by Michel Almairac

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Giorgio Armani Bois d'Encens is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2004, created by Michel Almairac. Bois d'Encens opens with Spicy Notes, and settles into a heart of Cedar, Vetiver, and Labdanum. Giorgio Armani's Bois d'Encens carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Bois d'Encens is a divisive frankincense bomb - genuinely profound for some, a short-lived disappointment for others. If you crave that dry, liturgical church vibe, this is your spiritual journey in a bottle, but its hit-or-miss performance is a real sticking point.
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  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Elegant
  • Relaxed
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Bois d'Encens Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Spicy Notes100%
Heartas listed
Cedar33%
Labdanum33%
Vetiver33%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Office Date

Despite its often intimate sillage, the sophisticated and serious nature of this woody-incense scent makes it better suited for formal events or date nights where its unique character can be appreciated. It's too profound for casual wear and the mixed performance means it might not always last a full workday.

About

Step inside a cool, ancient cathedral with Bois d'Encens. It opens with a sharp, almost shocking, peppery blast, quickly softened by dry, noble cedar. The heart reveals a profoundly spiritual frankincense, not smoky or sweet, but rather a cool, pure resin. Delicate hints of earthy vetiver and a subtle, amber-like warmth from labdanum complete this austere, meditative woody-incense blend.

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