The Different Company 2006 EDT

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Sens et Bois

by Céline Ellena

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The Different Company Sens et Bois is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2006, created by Céline Ellena. Sens et Bois opens with Bergamot, Pepper, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Neroli, Violet, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. The Different Company's Sens et Bois carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a bit divisive: some find it a sophisticated, subtle woody spice, while others just get too much pepper and find it a bit generic. If you like quiet, peppery woods and violets, it's worth a sniff, but don't blind buy.
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  • Warm
  • Clean
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Sens et Bois Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate longevity and subtle sillage make it suitable for office and casual wear, where it won't overpower. The woody-spicy profile lends itself to daytime autumn wear, though some find it a bit too understated for formal events.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Sens et Bois kicks off with a sharp, invigorating hit of bergamot and a pronounced black pepper spice, softened by a zesty ginger. As it settles, a cool, powdery violet emerges, seamlessly blending with a whisper of ethereal incense and a bright neroli. The dry-down reveals a warm, earthy embrace of cedar and sandalwood, grounded by a clean, smooth patchouli, creating a natural, slightly smoky woodsiness.

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