Realist vs Bois Impérial

Realist is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Contradictions in ILK (2020) dominated by Citrus accords. Bois Impérial is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Essential Parfums (2020) leaning on Woody accords. They share 5 accords: Aromatic, Woody, Fresh Spicy, Green.

By community rating, Realist scores 3.14/5 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: No community opinions about Bois Impérial by Essential Parfums were found in the provided Reddit posts.

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

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