The smell in short
The first thing you smell is precious woods and nutmeg. The heart brings styrax and guaiac wood. On the skin it settles into tobacco leaf and java vetiver oil. Overall it smells woody and gourmand.
- Came out
- 2018
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Bois Sikar notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Atelier Des Ors Bois Sikar EDP
Bois Sikar EDP comes from Atelier Des Ors. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by gourmand and amber. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and gourmand smells and notes like styrax and tobacco leaf. Less obvious notes include cedar leaves. Perfume fans rate it 3.63 out of 5.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €156. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Maison Margiela Maison Martin Margiela Replica Jazz Club Edt 2 but less than The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan and The Spirit Of Dubai Durra.
Bois Sikar sillage
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Maison Margiela Maison Martin Margiela Replica Jazz Club Edt 2.
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How long Bois Sikar stays on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan and The Spirit Of Dubai Durra last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like tobacco leaf and java vetiver oil are the part that stays longest on the skin.
If you like Bois Sikar, try these
Similar picks to try: Maison Margiela Maison Martin Margiela Replica Jazz Club Edt 2 (3 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan (3 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Durra (5 shared notes) and Mancera Red Tobacco (2 shared notes).
Questions people ask
When did Bois Sikar come out?
It came out in 2018.
Can I wear Bois Sikar to work?
Yes, it works in the day as well as at night.
Is it unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.