# Whispers in the Library vs Bois Doré

Whispers in the Library and Bois Doré overlap 49% in notes and accords; 3 notes appear in both. Bois Doré lasts longer: longevity 7.8/10 against 6.8/10 for Whispers in the Library. Bois Doré projects more: sillage 7.2/10 against 6.3/10 for Whispers in the Library.

## At a glance

|  | Whispers in the Library | Bois Doré |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brand | Maison Margiela | Van Cleef & Arpels |
| Release year | 2019 | 2017 |
| Rating | 7.8/10 | 8.3/10 |
| Longevity | 6.8/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Sillage | 6.3/10 | 7.2/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Whispers in the Library | Bois Doré |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Autumn | 37% | 39% |
| Winter | 32% | 36% |
| Spring | 22% | 18% |
| Summer | 8% | 7% |

## Occasions

|  | Whispers in the Library | Bois Doré |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Casual | 25% | 21% |
| Evening | 18% | 24% |
| Daytime | 25% | 17% |
| Office | 20% | 15% |
| Nighttime | 11% | 22% |

## Notes

In both: Pepper, Tonka bean absolute, Cedarwood

Only in this one:

- Whispers in the Library: Orange blossom absolute, Patchouli, Cypriol, Siam benzoin, Vanilla absolute, Vetiver
- Bois Doré: Mineral notes, Vanilla, White musk

## Accords

- Whispers in the Library: Sweet, Gourmand, Spicy, Woody, Powdery, Creamy
- Bois Doré: Sweet, Gourmand, Spicy, Woody, Powdery, Creamy

## Frequently asked questions

### Which one lasts longer?

Bois Doré lasts longer: longevity 7.8/10 against 6.8/10 for Whispers in the Library.

### Which one projects more?

Bois Doré projects more: sillage 7.2/10 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 36% for Bois Doré.

### Which one is rated higher?

Bois Doré is rated higher: 8.3/10 against 7.8/10 for Whispers in the Library.

### Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Pepper, 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 Doré details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/van-cleef-arpels-bois-dore)
- [Bois Doré dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/van-cleef-arpels-bois-dore)

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