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    Bois Marocain vs. Black Lacquer

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    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 Marocain vs. Black Lacquer
    Bois MarocainBlack Lacquer
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20092024
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerShyamala MaisondieuGuillaume Flavigny
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Bois Marocain

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Smoky

    Black Lacquer

    Aromatic
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Vinyl
    Balsamic
    Rum

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Pink PepperBlack PepperBergamot
    InkVinylBlack PepperRum
    Heart
    IncenseCypressThuja
    Ebony WoodElemiApricotPeony
    Base
    VetiverPatchouliCedarwoodArborvitae
    Frankincense

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Bois Marocain vs. Black Lacquer
    Bois MarocainBlack Lacquer
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The real story is the drydown. What stays close to the skin after the first hour is resinous cedar, thuja, and incense smoke, not the bright pepper opening.Bois Marocain
    The smoky resin demands the room's full attention, but the ebony wood keeps you in the driver's seat. Tom Ford doesn't play it safe, and neither does anyone wearing this.Black Lacquer

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Bois Marocain vs. Black Lacquer
    Bois MarocainBlack Lacquer
    1.7 oz$345.00ecosmetics$405.00ecosmetics

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