Mandarin vs Bois Impérial

Mandarin is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Max Philip (2025) dominated by Woody accords. Bois Impérial is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Essential Parfums (2020) leaning on Woody accords. They share 2 accords: Woody, Oud.

By community rating, Mandarin scores 3.46/5 vs Bois Impérial at 4.17/5. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Bois Impérial: Aucun avis communautaire sur Bois Impérial d'Essential Parfums n'a été trouvé dans les messages Reddit fournis.

Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Mandarin scores highest for summer wear; Bois Impérial scores highest for spring wear. Mandarin leans daytime, Bois Impérial leans daytime.