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    Side by side

    Bois d'Ebene vs. Oud Wood

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Bois d'Ebene vs. Oud Wood
    Bois d'EbeneOud Wood
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20192007
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerAurélien GuichardRichard Herpin
    Best seasonFall—

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Bois d'Ebene

    Woody
    Patchouli
    Earthy
    Aromatic
    Warm Spicy

    Oud Wood

    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Oud
    Aromatic
    Vanilla
    Fresh Spicy
    Sweet
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Juniper Berries
    CardamomSichuan Pepper
    Heart
    Guaiac Wood
    Agarwood (Oud)Brazilian Rosewood
    Base
    PatchouliCypriol
    SandalwoodAmberVetiverVanillaTonka Bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Bois d'Ebene vs. Oud Wood
    Bois d'EbeneOud Wood
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Some fragrances announce themselves. Bois d'Ébène just shows up. A dark ambery wood built for someone who doesn't need the room to know they're there.Bois d'Ebene
    Oud Wood is a deliberate choice to wear oud without the aggression. It smells like money and restraint in equal measure, more boardroom than bazaar.Oud Wood

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Bois d'Ebene vs. Oud Wood
    Bois d'EbeneOud Wood
    1 oz—$195.00ecosmetics
    1.7 oz—$228.89fragrancenet
    3.4 oz$177.79fragrancenet—

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