The smell in short
Main smell: aromatic and fresh spicy. It opens with basil and mint, moves to pepper and rosemary and dries down to vetyver and Virginia cedar.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Homme Boisee 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 Kenzo Homme Boisee EDC
Homme Boisee EDC is made by Kenzo. Its strength is Eau de Cologne.
How long Homme Boisee 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. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. It lasts longer than Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir. Base notes like vetyver and Virginia cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by fresh spicy and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and fresh spicy smells and notes like pepper and vetyver.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: spring, fall, winter and summer. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Tom Ford Beau De Jour and Nishane Unutamam spread further.
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Homme Boisee for work or evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
If you like Homme Boisee, try these
Similar picks to try: Tom Ford Beau De Jour (3 shared notes), Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir (3 shared notes), Rabanne Ultraviolet Paco (2 shared notes) and Nishane Unutamam (2 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir starts from €34.
Quick answers
Can women wear Homme Boisee?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is Homme Boisee expensive?
It is mid priced: about €45 in Europe.