# 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 Library | Bois d'Amande |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brand | Maison Margiela | Van Cleef & Arpels |
| Release year | 2019 | 2020 |
| Rating | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Longevity | 6.8/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Sillage | 6.3/10 | 7.0/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Whispers in the Library | Bois d'Amande |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Autumn | 37% | 36% |
| Winter | 32% | 33% |
| Spring | 22% | 22% |
| Summer | 8% | 8% |

## Occasions

|  | Whispers in the Library | Bois d'Amande |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Casual | 25% | 21% |
| Daytime | 25% | 20% |
| Evening | 18% | 22% |
| Office | 20% | 15% |
| Nighttime | 11% | 21% |

## Notes

In both: Tonka bean absolute, Cedarwood

Only in this one:

- Whispers in the Library: Orange blossom absolute, Pepper, Patchouli, Cypriol, Siam benzoin, Vanilla absolute, Vetiver
- Bois d'Amande: Lemon, Almond, White musk

## Accords

- Whispers in the Library: Sweet, Gourmand, Spicy, Woody, Powdery, Creamy
- Bois d'Amande: Sweet, Gourmand, Spicy, Woody, Powdery, 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.

## More

- [Whispers in the Library details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/maison-margiela-whispers-in-the-library)
- [Whispers in the Library dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/maison-margiela-whispers-in-the-library)
- [Bois d'Amande details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/van-cleef-arpels-bois-d-amande)
- [Bois d'Amande dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/van-cleef-arpels-bois-d-amande)

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