What's the difference between Artik Sea and Bois Impérial?+
Artik Sea is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Lorenzo Pazzaglia (2023) dominated by Marine accords. Bois Impérial is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Essential Parfums (2020) leaning on Woody accords. They share 3 accords: Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Amber.
Which is better, Artik Sea or Bois Impérial?+
By community rating, Artik Sea scores 3.94/5 vs Bois Impérial at 4.17/5. On r/fragrance, Artik Sea sits at 6.5/10 (mixed) while Bois Impérial is 0.0/10 (mixed). Artik Sea's standout strength: Successfully captures realistic saltiness and minerality when done well. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.
Do Artik Sea and Bois Impérial smell similar?+
They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Artik Sea: The community consensus is that while marine fragrances are abundant, truly authentic ocean-scented perfumes are rare and difficult to find. Bois Impérial: No community opinions about Bois Impérial by Essential Parfums were found in the provided Reddit posts.
Which lasts longer, Artik Sea or Bois Impérial?+
Artik Sea: Many popular options have poor performance or weak longevity Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Artik Sea vs Bois Impérial?+
Artik Sea scores highest for summer wear; Bois Impérial scores highest for spring wear. Artik Sea leans daytime, Bois Impérial leans daytime.
