Bois d'Encens
Giorgio ArmaniEau de Parfum2004
Side by side
Bois d'Encens vs. Mortel Noir
Is Bois d'Encens better than Mortel Noir?
Bois d'Encens peaks in winter, while Mortel Noir belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Shared notes
Accord profile overlap
FrankincenseBlack Pepper
woodyamberwarm 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'Encens and Mortel Noir?
| Bois d'Encens | Mortel Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2004 | 2023 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Michel Almairac | Yann Vasnier |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Bois d'Encens and Mortel Noir smell?
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
What notes do Bois d'Encens and Mortel Noir share?
Top
Black Pepper
Black Pepper
Heart
Vetiver
Frankincense
Base
Frankincense
Labdanum
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Resinous Notes
Frankincense
LabdanumFrankincense
Spicy Notes
Black Pepper
Black Pepper
Where they fit
When and where do Bois d'Encens and Mortel Noir work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bois d'Encens or Mortel Noir?
| Bois d'Encens | Mortel Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bois d'Encens and Mortel Noir?
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
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