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Whispers in the Library vs Bois d'Amande

Whispers in the Library and Bois d'Amande overlap 44% in notes and accords; 2 notes appear in both. Bois d'Amande lasts longer: longevity 7.6/10 against 6.8/10 for Whispers in the Library. Bois d'Amande projects more: sillage 7.0/10 against 6.3/10 for Whispers in the Library.

At a glance

Whispers in the LibraryBois d'Amande
BrandMaison MargielaVan Cleef & Arpels
Release year20192020
Rating
7.8/10790 votes
7.8/10345 votes
Longevity
6.8/10
7.6/10
Sillage
6.3/10
7.0/10

When to wear

Seasons
Whispers in the LibraryBois d'Amande
Autumn37%36%
Winter32%33%
Spring22%22%
Summer8%8%
Occasions
Whispers in the LibraryBois d'Amande
Casual25%21%
Daytime25%20%
Evening18%22%
Office20%15%
Nighttime11%21%

Notes

In both

  • Tonka bean absolute
  • Cedarwood

Whispers in the Library

Only in this one

  • Orange blossom absolute
  • Pepper
  • Patchouli
  • Cypriol
  • Siam benzoin
  • Vanilla absolute
  • Vetiver

Bois d'Amande

Only in this one

  • Lemon
  • Almond
  • White musk

Accords

Whispers in the Library

  1. Sweet
  2. Gourmand
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Powdery
  6. Creamy

Bois d'Amande

  1. Sweet
  2. Gourmand
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Powdery
  6. Creamy

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Bois d'Amande lasts longer: longevity 7.6/10 against 6.8/10 for Whispers in the Library.

Which one projects more?

Bois d'Amande projects more: sillage 7.0/10 against 6.3/10 for Whispers in the Library.

Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 32% of the season votes for Whispers in the Library and 33% for Bois d'Amande.

Which one is rated higher?

Both are rated 7.8/10.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Tonka bean absolute, Cedarwood.