V for Men
Clive ChristianEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
V for Men vs. Bois d'Encens
Is V for Men better than Bois d'Encens?
V for Men projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
Pink PepperFrankincenseVetiver
amberwoodyaromaticwarm spicy
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The essentials
What's different between V for Men and Bois d'Encens?
| V for Men | Bois d'Encens | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2004 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christian Provenzano | Michel Almairac |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do V for Men and Bois d'Encens smell?
V for Men
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Woody
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Soft Spicy
Bois d'Encens
Woody
Amber
Warm Spicy
Musky
Aromatic
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do V for Men and Bois d'Encens share?
Top
Elemi ResinCitruses
Black Pepper
Heart
Black PepperWhite PepperPink PepperNutmegOrris Root
Vetiver
Base
FrankincenseCedarVetiverOudAmberwoodVanillaAmber
Frankincense
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
Black PepperWhite PepperPink PepperNutmeg
Black Pepper
Resinous Notes
FrankincenseElemi Resin
Frankincense
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Where they fit
When and where do V for Men and Bois d'Encens work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, V for Men or Bois d'Encens?
| V for Men | Bois d'Encens | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about V for Men and Bois d'Encens?
Frankincense-forward masculinity. Not the citrus-and-cedar crowd. If you want people to lean in when you enter, this is built for exactly that. The V doesn't announce itself, it settles, and stays.V for Men
Some fragrances want to fill the room. This one wants to fill your memory. The smoke lingers, intimate and close, the way a fireplace does when the last log's gone but the warmth remembers it was.Bois d'Encens
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