Bois Marocain by Tom Ford
Brand: Tom Ford
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Dry Moroccan woods: pink peppercorn and juniper over thuja, Atlas cedar, Haitian vetiver and sandalwood.
Is Bois Marocain worth it?
How it smells: Opens with pink pepper, juniper at the heart, then dries down to cedar and vetiver.
Scent Score: 54/100 (Fair). Overhyped. People talk about it, but it disappoints or splits opinion. Sample it before you buy a bottle. Performance 47, versatility 75, layerability 58 and value 32, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts a few hours. Reapply for the evening. Projection: Arm's-length projection. Best for: Spring, fall and winter, for the office and evenings. Layering: Layers well with many fragrances. Leans: Unisex.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2009 · Unisex
Key accords: Pink Pepper, Juniper, Cedar, Vetiver, Sandalwood
Top Notes
- Pink Pepper
Heart Notes
- Juniper
Base Notes
- Cedar
- Vetiver
- Sandalwood
Occasions: Office, Evening
Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring
Fragrance overview
Bois Marocain by Tom Ford belongs to the woody fragrance family. Dry Moroccan woods: pink peppercorn and juniper over thuja, Atlas cedar, Haitian vetiver and sandalwood. Bois Marocain opens with Pink Pepper. The heart brings Juniper. It dries down to Cedar, Vetiver, and Sandalwood.
How to wear Bois Marocain
On skin, Bois Marocain by Tom Ford has longevity of 6-8 hours, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall, winter, and spring. Reach for it for office and evening. Its best layering match in the catalog is Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss. Apply Bois Marocain first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Boss Bottled on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Bois Marocain : 2 sprays Boss Bottled and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Bois Marocain opens with Pink Pepper.
The heart brings Juniper.
It dries down to Cedar, Vetiver, and Sandalwood.
What to layer with Bois Marocain
Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedar, vetiver, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Bois Marocain 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 Marocain : 2 sprays Boss Bottled
Park Avenue by Bond No. 9
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share vetiver and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Bois Marocain first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Park Avenue on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bois Marocain : 2 sprays Park Avenue
Fleur Diamantine by Maison Crivelli
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share pink pepper and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Bois Marocain first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fleur Diamantine on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bois Marocain : 2 sprays Fleur Diamantine
Smokin' Gun by Born To Stand Out
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share pink pepper and cedar.
Order: Apply Bois Marocain first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Smokin' Gun on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bois Marocain : 1 spray Smokin' Gun
Velvet by Commodity
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share pink pepper and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Bois Marocain first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Velvet on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bois Marocain : 2 sprays Velvet
Pairings to approach with care
Bergamask by Orto Parisi
Not Recommended · 34/99
Bergamask has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Bergamask brings a citrus contrast to this woody scent, and they share cedar.
Order: Apply Bois Marocain first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bergamask on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bois Marocain : 1 spray Bergamask
Diaghilev by Roja Parfums
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Not Recommended · 39/99
Diaghilev has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Diaghilev brings a chypre contrast to this woody scent, and they share cedar and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Bois Marocain first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Diaghilev on top for chypre lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bois Marocain : 1 spray Diaghilev
Related fragrances and why
- Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss — Both include cedar, vetiver, and sandalwood.
- Park Avenue by Bond No. 9BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include vetiver and sandalwood.
- Fleur Diamantine by Maison Crivelli — Both include pink pepper and sandalwood.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Bois Marocain?
Bois Marocain opens with Pink Pepper. The heart brings Juniper. It dries down to Cedar, Vetiver, and Sandalwood.
How long does Bois Marocain last, and how strong is it?
Bois Marocain by Tom Ford has longevity of 6-8 hours, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Bois Marocain?
It's best in fall, winter, and spring. It suits office and evening.
What layers well with Bois Marocain?
Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedar, vetiver, and sandalwood. Apply Bois Marocain first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Boss Bottled on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Bois Marocain : 2 sprays Boss Bottled.
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