Cypress Shade
meets Il Était Un Bois.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Vetiver
Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.
Concentration not recorded leads with aromatic; Concentration not recorded leads with woody. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  The House of Oud Cypress ShadeConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  L'Artisan Parfumeur Il Était Un BoisConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Concentration not recorded |
| Listed bottle sizes | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Made in | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Listed year | 2016 | 2024 |
| Leading accords | aromatic · citrus · green | woody · aromatic · earthy |
| Notes unique to this record | Star Anise, Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Mimosa, Mint, Coriander, Petitgrain, Cedar | Buckwheat, Cedarwood |
| Longevity / 5 | 3.45 · 185 votes | 2.97 · 94 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.54 · 244 votes | 1.70 · 87 votes |
Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.
Ingredients, side by side.
Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.
A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.
Cypress Shade
Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.
Il Était Un Bois
Eau de parfum · France listing · 100ml
Alcohol denat., Aqua (water), Parfum (fragrance), Coumarin, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl benzoate.
Current French bottle declaration for the stated size. Travel sizes and samples can carry a different declaration; check your packaging for your batch.
Source: L’Artisan Parfumeur official product ingredient declaration · Checked 2026-09-22
These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.
Follow your curiosity.
A starting point, not a verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed aromatic and citrus direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Concentration not recorded
Start here if the listed woody and aromatic direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.