Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Woody
100%
Amber
78%
Warm Spicy
59%
Aromatic
51%
Musky
49%
Earthy
45%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Woody, Amber, and Warm Spicy) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Woody, Amber, Warm Spicy, and Aromatic among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Woody, Amber, Warm Spicy, and Aromatic among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
Bois d'EncensbyGiorgio Armaniis a Amber Woody fragrance for women and men.Bois d'Encenswas launched in 2004. The nose behind this fragrance is Michel Almairac. This perfume is the winner of 3 awards:FiFi Award Fragrance Of The Year Men`s Nouveau Niche 2006, FiFi Award Best Packaging Women`s Prestige 2006 and FiFi Award Best Packaging Men`s Prestige 2006.Bois d'Encens is a fragrance from the Privé Haute Couture Fragrance Collection and a personal favorite of Giorgio Armani.This warm and dark woody fragrance includes only five noble ingredients, which were enough to capture the essence of the black stone from the beaches of Pantelleria island. The main notes are incense, vetiver and precious woods.The perfume was created 2004.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Bois d'Encens office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Deeper woods and resins often feel natural in cooler months; they can feel heavy in extreme heat.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.