Bois d'Argent
DiorEau de Parfum2004
Side by side
Bois d'Argent vs. Jil Sander Man Absolute
Bois d'Argent peaks in fall, while Jil Sander Man Absolute belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Bois d'Argent | Jil Sander Man Absolute | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2004 | 2008 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Annick Menardo | Thierry Wasser |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Bois d'Argent
Woody
Amber
Iris
Powdery
Honey
Sweet
Aromatic
Balsamic
Jil Sander Man Absolute
Leather
Violet
Powdery
Woody
Floral
Oud
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
IrisCypressJuniper Berries
VioletBergamot LeafGrapefruit
Heart
MyrrhPatchouli
Floral NotesLavenderArtemisia
Base
HoneyVanillaAmberWhite MuskLeatherWoody Notes
LeatherOudCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Bois d'Argent | Jil Sander Man Absolute | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Bois d'Argent is restrained by design. The frankincense opening reads cool, almost clinical, before the myrrh and iris heart softens the picture. If you want a quiet statement, this delivers.Bois d'Argent
Violet and leather is a strange combination, it sounds powdery, almost cold, then suddenly animalic and warm. The oud gives it weight. The cedar gives it patience.Jil Sander Man Absolute