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    A Dessein Capricorn vs. Bois d'Argent

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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: A Dessein Capricorn vs. Bois d'Argent
    A Dessein CapricornBois d'Argent
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20232004
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerAnne‑Sophie BehaghelAnnick Menardo
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    A Dessein Capricorn

    Aromatic
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Smoky
    Amber
    Fresh Spicy
    Powdery
    Iris

    Bois d'Argent

    Woody
    Amber
    Iris
    Powdery
    Honey
    Sweet
    Aromatic
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

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

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: A Dessein Capricorn vs. Bois d'Argent
    A Dessein CapricornBois d'Argent
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

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    Real talk

    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
    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