Attendre & Espérer
meets Il Était Un Bois.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Different note lists
The records do not list any identical notes. They may still share accords.
Concentration not recorded leads with woody; Concentration not recorded leads with woody. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Frapin Attendre & EspérerConcentration 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 | 2023 | 2024 |
| Leading accords | woody · aromatic · earthy | woody · aromatic · earthy |
| Notes unique to this record | Black Pepper, Neroli, Citron, Cardamom, Iris, Haitian Vetiver, Walnut, Atlas Cedar | Buckwheat, Vetiver, Cedarwood |
| Longevity / 5 | 3.28 · 61 votes | 2.97 · 94 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.05 · 59 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.
Attendre & Espérer
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 woody and aromatic 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.