Bois by Commodity
Brand: Commodity
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Commodity Bois presents a refined interpretation of natural woods, pairing crisp citrus and pepper with a smooth, softly textured heart of cedar, sandalwood, and cashmere wood. Earthy vetiver, patchouli, amber, and musk give the composition warmth and lasting depth without making it feel heavy.
Is Bois worth it?
How it smells: Opens with bergamot, grapefruit and black pepper, cedarwood and sandalwood at the heart, then dries down to vetiver and patchouli.
Scent Score: 71/100 (Good). Hidden gem. Established and performs well, but few people know about it. Performance 67, reputation 55, versatility 87, layerability 96 and value 52, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts a full workday. Projection: Arm's-length projection. Best for: Spring, fall and winter, for the office and casual days. Layering: Layers easily with most of the catalog. Leans: Unisex.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2013 · Unisex
Key accords: Bergamot, Grapefruit, Black Pepper, Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Cashmere Wood
Top Notes
- Bergamot
- Grapefruit
- Black Pepper
Heart Notes
- Cedarwood
- Sandalwood
- Cashmere Wood
Base Notes
Occasions: Office, Casual, Date, Evening
Seasons: Spring, Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Bois by Commodity belongs to the woody fragrance family. A warm, polished wood fragrance blending dry cedar and creamy sandalwood with subtle spice, earthy vetiver, and a soft ambered musk finish. Bois opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Black Pepper. The heart brings Cedarwood, Sandalwood, and Cashmere Wood. It dries down to Vetiver, Patchouli, Amber, and Musk.
How to wear Bois
On skin, Bois by Commodity has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring, fall, and winter. Reach for it for office, casual, date, and evening. Its best layering match in the catalog is 1 Million by Paco Rabanne. Apply Bois first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer 1 Million on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Bois : 1 spray 1 Million and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Bois opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Black Pepper.
The heart brings Cedarwood, Sandalwood, and Cashmere Wood.
It dries down to Vetiver, Patchouli, Amber, and Musk.
What to layer with Bois
1 Million by Paco Rabanne
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share grapefruit and amber.
Order: Apply Bois first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer 1 Million on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bois : 1 spray 1 Million
Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, sandalwood, and vetiver.
Order: Apply Bois first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Boss Bottled on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bois : 2 sprays Boss Bottled
Magnolia Nobile by Acqua di Parma
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, grapefruit, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Bois first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Magnolia Nobile on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bois : 2 sprays Magnolia Nobile
Portrait of a Lady by Frédéric Malle
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share sandalwood, patchouli, and musk.
Order: Apply Bois first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Portrait of a Lady on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bois : 2 sprays Portrait of a Lady
Carnal Flower by Frédéric Malle
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and amber.
Order: Apply Bois first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Carnal Flower on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bois : 2 sprays Carnal Flower
Pairings to approach with care
Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford
Not Recommended · 32/99
Tobacco Vanille has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Tobacco Vanille brings a tobacco contrast to this woody scent.
Order: Apply Bois first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tobacco Vanille on top for tobacco lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bois : 1 spray Tobacco Vanille
Ray of Gardenia by Zara
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Ray of Gardenia brings a fruity contrast to this woody scent.
Order: Apply Bois first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Ray of Gardenia on top for fruity lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bois : 2 sprays Ray of Gardenia
Related fragrances and why
- 1 Million by Paco Rabanne — Both include grapefruit and amber.
- Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss — Both include bergamot, sandalwood, and vetiver.
- Magnolia Nobile by Acqua di ParmaBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Both include bergamot, grapefruit, and sandalwood.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Bois?
Bois opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Black Pepper. The heart brings Cedarwood, Sandalwood, and Cashmere Wood. It dries down to Vetiver, Patchouli, Amber, and Musk.
How long does Bois last, and how strong is it?
Bois by Commodity has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Bois?
It's best in spring, fall, and winter. It suits office, casual, date, and evening.
What layers well with Bois?
1 Million by Paco Rabanne is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share grapefruit and amber. Apply Bois first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer 1 Million on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Bois : 1 spray 1 Million.
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