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Bois d'Hiver by Ex Nihilo — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Bois d'Hiver by Ex Nihilo

Ex Nihilo· 2013

Bois d'Hiver

7.596Typically ~$250

Cardamom and pink pepper up top, drying down to cypriol and sandalwood. Best in fall, made for the office.

WoodySpicyFreshPowderyFloral

Perfumer: Michel Girard

Scent profile

Top notes

Cardamom Pink pepper

Heart notes

White cedar Cyclamen Heliotrope

Base notes

Cypriol Sandalwood Patchouli

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

Sensual Emotion

Marbert· 2006

7.2few votes~$25

Musc & Néroli by Berdoues

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