03 Century
OdinEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
03 Century vs. Bois d'Argent
Is 03 Century better than Bois d'Argent?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
MyrrhCypressMuskPatchouli
aromaticamberwoodywarm spicybalsamic
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 03 Century and Bois d'Argent?
| 03 Century | Bois d'Argent | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2004 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Kevin Verspoor | Annick Menardo |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do 03 Century and Bois d'Argent smell?
03 Century
Aromatic
Amber
Woody
Green
Earthy
Leather
Smoky
Warm Spicy
Bois d'Argent
Woody
Amber
Iris
Powdery
Honey
Sweet
Aromatic
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do 03 Century and Bois d'Argent share?
Top
BirchCypressMint
IrisCypressJuniper Berries
Heart
MyrrhVetiverPatchouli
MyrrhPatchouli
Base
AmbergrisMuskOakmoss
HoneyVanillaAmberWhite MuskLeatherWoody Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
BirchCypress
CypressWoody Notes
Oriental Notes
Myrrh
MyrrhVanilla
Animalic Notes
Ambergris
Leather
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Musk
Musk
White Musk
Where they fit
When and where do 03 Century and Bois d'Argent work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, 03 Century or Bois d'Argent?
| 03 Century | Bois d'Argent | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about 03 Century and Bois d'Argent?
The chypre structure can read as complex. That's not a flaw, it's the whole point. Century is for someone who wants a fragrance with real architecture, not just pleasant notes arranged in sequence.03 Century
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
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