The smell in short
The first thing you smell is bergamot. The heart brings agarwood (oud) and plum. On the skin it settles into blackwood and vanilla. Overall it smells woody and fruity.
- Came out
- 2012
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Bois d'Oud 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
About Perris Monte Carlo Bois d'Oud EDP
Bois d'Oud EDP is made by Perris Monte Carlo. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
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Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex and Initio Parfums Prives Absolute Aphrodisiac.
Is Bois d'Oud long lasting?
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. It lasts longer than Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex. Base notes like blackwood and vanilla are the part that stays longest on the skin.
The style of Bois d'Oud
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by fruity and amber. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and fruity smells and notes like agarwood (oud) and blackwood. Less obvious notes include peach and ambergris. Perfume fans rate it 3.92 out of 5.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €120. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs less than The Spirit Of Dubai Turath and Initio Parfums Prives Absolute Aphrodisiac.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
If you like Bois d'Oud, try these
Similar picks to try: The Spirit Of Dubai Turath (11 shared notes), Stephane Humbert Lucas 777 Taklamakan (11 shared notes), Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex (8 shared notes) and Initio Parfums Prives Absolute Aphrodisiac (8 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Can I wear Bois d'Oud to work?
It is more of an evening scent, so it may feel too much for the office.
Is Bois d'Oud unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2012.