Eau de Cartier Essence de Bois
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Side by side
Eau de Cartier Essence de Bois vs. Oud Wood
Oud Wood rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Eau de Cartier Essence de Bois | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2007 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Mathilde Laurent | Richard Herpin |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Eau de Cartier Essence de Bois
Citrus
Oud
Fresh Spicy
Powdery
Violet
Ozonic
Musky
Lavender
Oud Wood
Woody
Warm Spicy
Oud
Aromatic
Vanilla
Fresh Spicy
Sweet
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
YuzuBergamot
CardamomSichuan Pepper
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)Violet leafLavender
Agarwood (Oud)Brazilian Rosewood
Base
MuskAmbergrisPatchouli
SandalwoodAmberVetiverVanillaTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Eau de Cartier Essence de Bois | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
The sillage is present but controlled, never announcing itself too loudly. Those looking for an aggressive oud fragrance should look elsewhere. This is about measured refinement, with the yuzu.Eau de Cartier Essence de Bois
Oud Wood is a deliberate choice to wear oud without the aggression. It smells like money and restraint in equal measure, more boardroom than bazaar.Oud Wood
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Eau de Cartier Essence de Bois | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $195.00ecosmetics |
| 1.7 oz | — | $228.89fragrancenet |
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