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    Bois d'Encens vs. Mortel Noir

    Very similar
    New comparison

    Bois d'Encens peaks in winter, while Mortel Noir belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Bois d'Encens vs. Mortel Noir
    Bois d'EncensMortel Noir
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum—
    Launched20042023
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerMichel AlmairacYann Vasnier
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Bois d'Encens

    Woody
    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Musky
    Aromatic
    Earthy

    Mortel Noir

    Spicy
    Smoky
    Resinous
    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Woody

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Black Pepper
    Black Pepper
    Heart
    Vetiver
    Frankincense
    Base
    Frankincense
    Labdanum

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Bois d'Encens vs. Mortel Noir
    Bois d'EncensMortel Noir
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    No florals to soften the edges, no citrus to apologize for the smoke. The people who love Mortel Noir aren't looking for safe or accessible. They want something that holds their attention.Mortel Noir