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    Bois de Gayac vs. Nivea Men

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    Bois de Gayac rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Bois de Gayac vs. Nivea Men
    Bois de GayacNivea Men
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20052017
    GenderMaleMale
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Bois de Gayac

    Woody
    Amber
    Fresh Spicy
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic
    Citrus
    Oud
    Powdery

    Nivea Men

    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Lavender
    Soft Spicy
    Citrus
    Patchouli

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Mandarin OrangePink PepperNutmeg
    GrapefruitCardamomPink Pepper
    Heart
    LabdanumSandalwoodSaffron
    LavenderGeraniumCorianderCedarwood
    Base
    MyrrhFrankincenseGuaiac WoodBlack PepperOud
    Tonka BeanVanillaPatchouliNutmegAmber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Bois de Gayac vs. Nivea Men
    Bois de GayacNivea Men
    Score4/53/5
    Longevity4-6 hours2-4 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The creamy, balsamic heart is what makes this divisive. Sandalwood and labdanum together can read almost edible, but the oud, frankincense, and myrrh push back just enough to keep it from tipping.Bois de Gayac
    Not trying to be anything it isn't. Nivea Men is the reliable friend who shows up, does the job, and doesn't make a scene. Fresh spice up top, warm woods below, and 3-4 hours of steady presence.Nivea Men