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Giorgio Armani · Sold as unisex
Bois d Encens
The quiet intimacy of an office library after hours, where woody notes blend with warm spices to create a cocoon of comfort and focus.
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Bois d EncensPremium · $100–250
55%Similar accords, often for lessBoss Bottled Elixir · Hugo BossMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares labdanum, cedar and vetiver8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2004 by Giorgio Armani and crafted by perfumer Michel Almairac, Bois d'Encens is an Oriental Woody fragrance that seamlessly blends warmth with earthiness. The composition opens with aromatic freshness before transitioning into a rich blend of woody and spicy notes, anchored by amber and musk. This scent embodies the brand's signature Italian elegance, offering a sophisticated balance between crispness and depth.
Apply this fragrance lightly at first — the aromatic top notes fade quickly but make way for a long-lasting base of amber and musk. It pairs well with cooler evenings or indoor settings where its warmth can envelop you.
Fig. 01 — Bois d Encens, Giorgio Armani
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Michel Almairac
The master of empiresMichel Almairac is a master perfumer at Robertet whose career spans over forty years and includes some of the most commercially successful fragrances ever created.
“I was always surrounded by scents and smells which is part of life in that city, natural ones from the crops of flowers growing in the fields, and industrial ones as well, from the perfume factories.”
Michel Almairac · Olfactif interview
Designer Giorgio Armani
More from the house · founded 1975 · Italy
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 55%, disliked or hated by 10%.