Bois Impérial Extrait by
Essential Parfums is
a darker, richer, and highly concentrated flanker to the popular original Bois Impérial Eau de Parfum. Launched in 2024 and created by star perfumer Quentin Bisch, this fragrance features a
32% oil concentration, which is double the potency of the original version.
Scent Profile & Notes
While it retains the unmistakable woody-spicy DNA of the original, the Extrait shifts the composition into a deeper, more nocturnal territory by toning down the bright, airy freshness of basil and dialing up heavy resins and spices:
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Top Notes: Black Pepper, Pink Pepper, Thai Basil, and Timur Pepper
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Heart Notes: Rose Absolute, Atlas Cedar, and Vetiver
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Base Notes: Akigalawood, Balsam Fir, Labdanum, Patchouli, and a distinct leather accord
How It Compares to the Original EDP
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The Vibe: The original Eau de Parfum is bright, crisp, and universally praised as an exceptional signature scent for daytime and office wear. The Extrait is thicker, darker, more mysterious, and leans heavily into a smoky, almost oud-like dryness that makes it ideal for evenings and colder seasons.
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The Composition: The Extrait adds a velvety rose nuance and a rich, amber-like labdanum warmth to the baseline woodiness.
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Performance: The original EDP is already celebrated as a long-lasting "beast" performer, but the Extrait extends that longevity even further while creating a denser, more intimate scent bubble.
