Bois De Bois Eau De Parfum 100ml by Fragrance World

Scent Profile

• Overall: Woody • Fresh Spicy • Green • Aromatic • Earthy
• Best for: Everyday • Office • Smart Casual • Spring • Autumn
• Style: Clean • Modern • Refined • Dry Woody

What Does Bois De Bois Smell Like?

Bois De Bois has a fresh, peppery and aromatic woody scent with a green, earthy character.

The opening combines:

Pepper • Basil

Pepper brings immediate fresh spice and brightness.

Basil gives the fragrance a green, herbal quality that makes the opening feel crisp and modern rather than traditionally citrus-heavy.

As the fragrance develops, the centre becomes drier through:

Vetiver • Woody Notes

Vetiver contributes an earthy, green and slightly smoky woodiness.

The surrounding woody accord reinforces the clean, structured feel of the fragrance.

The dry-down then introduces:

Mint • Akigala Wood

Mint gives the base an unusual cooling freshness.

Akigala wood adds a spicy, woody character with earthy patchouli-like facets.

The overall impression is:

fresh spice + aromatic herbs + dry woods + vetiver + cool mint.

This makes Bois De Bois notably different from sweet vanilla-heavy Arabian perfumes.

Pepper & Basil

The opening is one of the strongest clues to its Bois Impérial inspiration.

Pepper gives Bois De Bois a sparkling spicy edge while basil creates a fresh herbal quality.

Instead of smelling like a conventional lemon-and-bergamot fresh fragrance, it starts greener and more aromatic.

This gives Bois De Bois a distinctive contemporary feel from the first spray.

Vetiver & Woody Notes

The heart is deliberately simple.

Vetiver provides:

• Earthiness
• Green freshness
• Dry woodiness
• Slight smokiness

The surrounding woody notes create structure without turning Bois De Bois into a heavy dark-wood fragrance.

This is the part of the scent that gives it much of its clean, professional and minimalist character.

Mint & Akigala Wood

Mint creates an unexpectedly cool finish.

Akigala wood adds the deeper woody-spicy side.

Akigalawood is especially relevant to the inspiration because it is also one of the defining materials behind Bois Impérial.

The combination keeps the dry-down fresh while still maintaining a strong woody identity.

Inspired by Essential Parfums Bois Impérial

Bois De Bois is positioned as an affordable fragrance in the scent direction of Essential Parfums Bois Impérial by Quentin Bisch.

The relationship is easy to understand when looking at the materials.

Bois De Bois

Pepper • Basil

Vetiver • Woody Notes

Mint • Akigala Wood

Bois Impérial

The original Bois Impérial centres around materials including:

Thai Basil • Timut Pepper • Haitian Vetiver • Georgywood • Akigalawood • Patchouli • Ambrofix

Both therefore share the same broad idea:

fresh peppery herbs + green vetiver + modern woods + Akigalawood.

For shoppers who enjoy the distinctive Bois Impérial style but want a more affordable 100ml option, Bois De Bois is particularly relevant.

Bois De Bois remains an independent fragrance by Fragrance World and is not manufactured by or affiliated with Essential Parfums.

Bois De Bois vs Bois Impérial

The main similarities are the:

• Peppery opening
• Aromatic basil character
• Green vetiver
• Modern woody structure
• Akigalawood direction

The original Bois Impérial is considerably more detailed in its official composition, incorporating materials such as Timut pepper, Georgywood, Petalia, Indonesian patchouli and Ambrofix.

Fragrance World's Bois De Bois publishes a more stripped-back pyramid.

That makes it better to describe Bois De Bois as:

Bois Impérial-inspired

rather than claim the fragrances are identical.

Is Bois De Bois Sweet?

Not particularly.

Bois De Bois is much more focused on:

pepper • herbs • vetiver • woods • mint

than on sugar, caramel or vanilla.

If you normally find Arabian perfumes too sweet, Bois De Bois offers a noticeably drier alternative.

Is Bois De Bois Fresh?

Yes, although not in a conventional aquatic or citrus way.

Its freshness comes mainly from:

• Basil
• Pepper
• Mint
• Green vetiver

That creates a fresh aromatic-green effect rather than a marine or shower-gel style.

Is Bois De Bois Woody?

Yes.

Woody notes and Akigala wood are central to the fragrance, while vetiver reinforces the earthy woody character.

The overall classification is best described as:

Woody Aromatic.

Is Bois De Bois Green?

Yes.

Basil, vetiver and mint create a noticeable green quality.

This is one of the main reasons Bois De Bois feels more distinctive than conventional sweet woody fragrances.

Does Bois De Bois Contain Oud?

Oud is not listed in the verified published fragrance notes.

Despite Fragrance World being associated with Arabian perfumery, this fragrance is based on modern aromatic woods rather than oud.

Does Bois De Bois Contain Vanilla?

Vanilla is not listed.

The scent is much drier and greener than vanilla-heavy fragrances.

Is Bois De Bois for Men?

Bois De Bois is widely classified as a men's fragrance, including by Fragrantica and several specialist retailers.

Some sellers classify it as unisex, and its inspiration Bois Impérial is officially unisex.

For Fragancia, I recommend placing Bois De Bois primarily under Men's Perfumes, while recognising that anyone who enjoys green woody fragrances can wear it.

When Is Bois De Bois Best to Wear?

Its fresh-spicy woody profile makes it particularly versatile for:

• Everyday wear
• Work
• Office environments
• Smart-casual occasions
• Daytime
• Spring
• Autumn
• Cooler summer days

Its clean, dry character can also work well when you want something sophisticated without choosing a heavy evening fragrance.

Why Choose Bois De Bois by Fragrance World?

• Inspired by Essential Parfums Bois Impérial
• Distinctive green woody scent
• Fresh pepper and basil opening
• Earthy vetiver heart
• Cooling mint and Akigala wood dry-down
• Not heavily sweet
• No listed oud or vanilla
• Generous 100ml Eau De Parfum
• Accessible alternative to a premium niche fragrance

Top Notes

Pepper • Basil

Heart Notes

Vetiver • Woody Notes

Base Notes

Mint • Akigala Wood

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does Fragrance World Bois De Bois smell like?

Bois De Bois is a fresh spicy and woody fragrance with pepper and basil over vetiver and dry woods, finishing with mint and Akigala wood.

2. What perfume is Bois De Bois inspired by?

Bois De Bois is strongly associated with the scent direction of Essential Parfums Bois Impérial Eau De Parfum.

3. Is Bois De Bois a Bois Impérial alternative?

Yes. It uses a closely related green, spicy and woody structure and is widely marketed as a more affordable Bois Impérial-inspired fragrance.

4. Is Bois De Bois sweet?

Not particularly. It is much greener, drier and woodier than most sweet Arabian perfumes.

5. Does Bois De Bois contain vanilla?

No vanilla is listed in the published fragrance notes.

6. Does Bois De Bois contain oud?

No oud is listed.

7. Is Bois De Bois for men or unisex?

It is commonly classified as a men's fragrance, although some retailers sell it as unisex. Its scent profile can easily appeal to anyone who likes dry aromatic woods.

8. What are the notes in Bois De Bois?

Top: Pepper, Basil
Heart: Vetiver, Woody Notes
Base: Mint, Akigala Wood

9. How long does Bois De Bois last?

Performance varies according to skin, environment, application and batch. Fragancia does not claim a fixed number of hours without controlled testing of the exact product.