Bois d'Argent
DiorEau de Parfum2004
Side by side
Bois d'Argent vs. 03 Century
Is Bois d'Argent better than 03 Century?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
MyrrhCypressPatchouliWhite Musk
woodyamberaromaticbalsamicwarm spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Bois d'Argent and 03 Century?
| Bois d'Argent | 03 Century | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2004 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Annick Menardo | Kevin Verspoor |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Bois d'Argent and 03 Century smell?
Bois d'Argent
Woody
Amber
Iris
Powdery
Honey
Sweet
Aromatic
Balsamic
03 Century
Aromatic
Amber
Woody
Green
Earthy
Leather
Smoky
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bois d'Argent and 03 Century share?
Top
IrisCypressJuniper Berries
BirchCypressMint
Heart
MyrrhPatchouli
MyrrhVetiverPatchouli
Base
HoneyVanillaAmberWhite MuskLeatherWoody Notes
AmbergrisMuskOakmoss
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
CypressWoody Notes
BirchCypress
Oriental Notes
MyrrhVanilla
Myrrh
Animalic Notes
Leather
Ambergris
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Musk
White Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Bois d'Argent and 03 Century work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bois d'Argent or 03 Century?
| Bois d'Argent | 03 Century | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bois d'Argent and 03 Century?
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
The chypre structure can read as complex. That's not a flaw, it's the whole point. Century is for someone who wants a fragrance with real architecture, not just pleasant notes arranged in sequence.03 Century
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