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    Side by side

    Nord du Nord vs. Bois Doré

    Clearly related
    Bois Doré by Van Cleef & Arpels bottle

    Bois Doré

    Van Cleef & Arpels
    Eau de Parfum2017
    New comparison

    Bois Doré wears longer on skin, while Nord du Nord projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Nord du Nord vs. Bois Doré
    Nord du NordBois Doré
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20152017
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerPierre-Constantin GuérosFabrice Pellegrin
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Nord du Nord

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Green
    Fresh Spicy
    Camphor
    Fresh
    Aquatic

    Bois Doré

    Vanilla
    Sweet
    Woody
    Tobacco
    Almond
    Nutty
    Powdery
    Fruity

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Peppermint
    Mineral NotesBlack Pepper
    Heart
    Rock MossAlpine lichen
    VanillaCedarwood
    Base
    EucalyptusBalsam FirCedarwood
    Tonka BeanWhite Musk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Nord du Nord vs. Bois Doré
    Nord du NordBois Doré
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Nord du Nord isn't interested in being liked by everyone. The ice accord hits sharp, the mint stays bright, and there's a moment where the forest floor arrives, moss, lichen, cold resin.Nord du Nord
    Sweet-woody with an edge. For someone who wants vanilla without the obvious, almond without the pastry. The mineral and pepper give it a pulse beneath the warmth. A quiet luxury, not a statement.Bois Doré