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    Bois d'Argent vs. A Dessein Capricorn

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    Bois d'Argent rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while A Dessein Capricorn projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Bois d'Argent vs. A Dessein Capricorn
    Bois d'ArgentA Dessein Capricorn
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20042023
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerAnnick MenardoAnne‑Sophie Behaghel
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Bois d'Argent

    Woody
    Amber
    Iris
    Powdery
    Honey
    Sweet
    Aromatic
    Balsamic

    A Dessein Capricorn

    Aromatic
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Smoky
    Amber
    Fresh Spicy
    Powdery
    Iris

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    IrisCypressJuniper Berries
    IncenseElemi Resin
    Heart
    MyrrhPatchouli
    IrisNarcissus
    Base
    HoneyVanillaAmberWhite MuskLeatherWoody Notes
    CedarwoodCade Oil

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Bois d'Argent vs. A Dessein Capricorn
    Bois d'ArgentA Dessein Capricorn
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    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
    Iris and smoke is a polarizing handshake, the powdery florality either softens the bite or clashes with it, depending on your chemistry. What nobody debates: the cedar drydown earns its keep.A Dessein Capricorn