How it smells
It smells mostly woody and warm spicy. Cardamom and pink pepper at the top, white cedar extract and heliotrope in the middle and patchouli and sandalwood at the base.
- Came out
- 2014
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Paris Bois Dhiver 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 Ex Nihilo Paris Bois Dhiver EDP
Ex Nihilo is the house behind Paris Bois Dhiver EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Best season for Paris Bois Dhiver
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, winter, spring and summer.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €133, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Pacifica Dream Moon unisex but less than Ex Nihilo Bois d'Hiver.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. For evenings, Reminiscence Patchouli has more depth.
Is Paris Bois Dhiver long lasting?
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Reminiscence Patchouli and Creed Travel Case last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like patchouli and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Reminiscence Patchouli spreads further.
Ex Nihilo perfumes worth knowing
This house has 52 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Blue Talisman, Blue Talisman Ex Nihilo and Fleur Narcotique.
Paris Bois Dhiver dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Ex Nihilo Bois d'Hiver (9 shared notes), Reminiscence Patchouli (5 shared notes), Pacifica Dream Moon unisex (7 shared notes) and Creed Travel Case (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Creed Travel Case starts from €54.
Questions people ask
What kind of scent is Paris Bois Dhiver?
A scent built on woody and warm spicy.
When did Paris Bois Dhiver come out?
It came out in 2014.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.