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    Bois Farine vs. L'eau Nirique

    Bois Farine by L'Artisan Parfumeur bottle

    Bois Farine

    L'Artisan Parfumeur
    Eau de Toilette2003
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    L'eau Nirique wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Bois Farine vs. L'eau Nirique
    Bois FarineL'eau Nirique
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched20032008
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerJean-Claude EllenaStephanie de Saint-Aignan
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Bois Farine

    Woody
    Powdery
    Warm Spicy
    Iris
    Amber

    L'eau Nirique

    White Floral
    Sweet
    Coconut
    Tuberose
    Tropical
    Fruity

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Fennel SeedGrapefruit
    CoconutLemon Blossom
    Heart
    Ambrette SeedGrainWheatIris Pallida
    JasmineTuberoseBanana
    Base
    SandalwoodGuaiac WoodBenzoinCedarwood
    Musk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Bois Farine vs. L'eau Nirique
    Bois FarineL'eau Nirique
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Bois Farine divides people on the iris. Some find it meditative, a quiet powder that becomes part of your skin. Others find it too soft, they want a fragrance that announces itself and Bois Farine.Bois Farine
    The banana note is what makes this one interesting. Not everyone expects it, and some people have opinions. But it works, it keeps the sweetness from floating away entirely.L'eau Nirique