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No.04 Bois de Balincourt
Unisex woody eau de parfum
Mid-range · middle third of fragrances
Quick take
In short: what each side says
AI panel · Reviewers · The street — each opened up in full further down ↓
Best on Gemini (avg #1.0), weakest on Perplexity (#8.0)
Reviewers agree this is a rich, woody sandalwood-and-cedar scent with real quality, though it sits close to the skin and its dill-like sandalwood facet divides opinion.
People love No. 4 for its cozy woody-spice warmth and sandalwood-cedar blend, and praise it as an affordable dupe for pricier fragrances that actually delivers.
All sides but one land high — Holds up — with one check: One reviewer calls it a favorite and magical, while another finds the sandalwood's dill nuance unappealing and not for….
Main competitors
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Act one
What the machines think.
Several AI models read the category and place this product — model by model, list by list, over time.
Model by model?
How each AI sees it.
Best on Gemini (avg #1.0), weakest on Perplexity (#8.0) Averaging across the AI panel, No.04 Bois de Balincourt sits around #4.8 this snapshot.
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Rank trajectory?
Weeks of movement.
Act two · ★ new
What the people say.
The same product, judged by the owners who bought and filmed it — what they praise, what they knock, who it's for.
Video reviews?
What reviewers actually say.
AI summary of 4 reviews · as of Aug 2026
Reviewers agree this is a rich, woody sandalwood-and-cedar scent with real quality, though it sits close to the skin and its dill-like sandalwood facet divides opinion.
What they praise
- Strong sandalwood and cedar character with warm spice (nutmeg, cinnamon) and amber base
- Feels high quality and natural, not synthetic or overly sweet
- Works as a unisex scent, not clearly masculine or feminine
- Body lotion version moisturizes deeply and leaves skin feeling soft
What they knock
- Longevity and projection are moderate at best; behaves mostly as a skin scent
- Some reviewers detect an off-putting dill-like note from the sandalwood
- Not a versatile everyday crowd-pleaser for those sensitive to strong wood notes
Synthesised from: lucyamoratis · Twilley's 2 Scents · Quick Fragrance Reviews · Soto Wade
Maison Louis Marie | Clean Perfume Fragrance Oils | Review | No. 04 Bois de Balincourt
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MAISON LOUIS MARIE NO 04 BOIS DE BALINCOURT FRAGRANCE REVIEW | TWILLEY'S 2 SCENTS
Twilley's 2 Scents
Maison Louis Marie No. 04 Bois de Balincourt Review | Sandalwood, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Amber | Unisex
Quick Fragrance Reviews
Maison Louis Marie - No 04 Bois de Balincourt Natural Body + Hand Lotion Review, Wonderful Moisturiz
Soto Wade
Voice of the street?
What the crowd says in 15 seconds.
People love No. 4 for its cozy woody-spice warmth and sandalwood-cedar blend, and praise it as an affordable dupe for pricier fragrances that actually delivers.
Creator voice5 short-form clips of the No.04 Bois de Balincourt · since Jun ’23 · net +100 leans positive
What keeps coming up
The clips behind this
Benched against
Replica by the Fireplace · in 1 clip · 3K views
Compared as a similar warm scent preference
Elizabeth and James Nirvana Bourbon · in 1 clip · 3K views
Previous favorite warm fragrance
Replica Coffee Break · in 1 clip · 3K views
Similar warm library scent profile
Tom Ford Soleil Blanc · in 1 clip · 3K views
No. 4 described as a dupe for this
Where it shows up
Winter wear×1
Travel×1
“Woody perfumes just hit different in the winter, and this one is one of my all time favorites.”
@thetopnotes (opens in a new tab) · 22K views · not sponsored
as of July 14 · 5 short-form clips?
Act three · ★ new
Do they agree?
Put the machine's rank and the owners' score in one frame, settle it with a verdict, and answer the only question that matters: should you buy it?
The disagreement
Where the juries actually split.
lucyamoratis
4.5/ 5
the warmest read in the room
Quick Fragrance Reviews
3.0/ 5
the toughest read in the room
What splits them
One reviewer calls it a favorite and magical, while another finds the sandalwood's dill nuance unappealing and not for them
AI #1 doesn't share the critics' split.
AI #1Per-critic scores from the video reviews above?
The bottom line
So should you buy it?
The AIs’ #1 pick in Fragrances. Critics keep reserve at 4.0 / 5 — One reviewer calls it a favorite and magical, while another finds the sandalwood's dill nuance unappealing and not for….
Frequent rivals?
What it competes against.
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Frequently asked
What buyers want to know.
What does Bois de Balincourt smell like?
Reviewers describe it as a warm woody-spice scent with sandalwood and cedar notes, balanced with a hint of sweetness. Buyers rate the scent profile highest at 4.8 out of 5, calling it soft, deep, and peaceful rather than attention-grabbing.
How long does it last on skin?
Longevity varies notably depending on where you buy it. Buyers report that the direct-from-company version lasts significantly longer than the Sephora version, which some describe as fleeting like a body spray. The product rates 4.2 out of 5 for longevity and projection overall.
Is there a difference between buying from Sephora versus the company directly?
Yes. Buyers who've purchased from both report the direct version is stronger, lasts longer, and is visibly different in color. This is the main consistency issue buyers flag, rated at 3.5 out of 5.
Who is this perfume best for?
Reviewers recommend it for winter wear and as an affordable alternative to pricier woody fragrances that delivers similar quality. Buyers appreciate it for those seeking a cozy, romantic scent that feels elevated and timeless rather than trendy.
Does it work as an everyday fragrance?
Buyers rate versatility and wearability at 4.5 out of 5, suggesting it works across occasions. Reviewers note it lingers throughout the day and is memorable enough to be noticed without being overwhelming.
The recap
Where it stands today.
- PositionBest rank #1 across 1 intent tracked (climbed 1 this week).
- FootprintStrongest in Best Clean Perfumes (#1).
- TraitsMost often described as “bestseller”.
- Closest rivalChance Eau Tendre Eau de Parfum (1–0 across 1 shared intent).
- MakerBy Maison Louis Marie — see how it ranks across other intents on its brand profile.
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