Book
CommodityEau de Parfum2020
Side by side
Book vs. No.04 Bois de Balincourt
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Book | No.04 Bois de Balincourt | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2020 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Ketrin Leka | Marie du Petit Thouars |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Book
Woody
Aromatic
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
No.04 Bois de Balincourt
Woody
Powdery
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
EucalyptusBergamotCedarwoodRosewood
SandalwoodCedarwood
Heart
Nootka cypressAmyrisAmber
VetiverNutmegCinnamon
Base
SandalwoodVelvetMusk
Amberwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Book | No.04 Bois de Balincourt | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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Real talk
This is not a linear 'book' accord. It starts medicinal and green, becomes warm and resinous, then settles into something skin-close and soft. The progression is well-handled but might catch you off.Book
Bois de Balincourt is not trying to prove anything. The woods open clean, the spices arrive without fanfare, and amberwood makes the drydown feel like a second skin.No.04 Bois de Balincourt