Bois Royal
meets The Inimitable William Penhaligon.
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 aromatic; Concentration not recorded leads with woody. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Rituals Bois RoyalConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  Penhaligon's The Inimitable William PenhaligonConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Concentration not recorded |
| Listed bottle sizes | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | Netherlands | United Kingdom |
| Made in | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Listed year | 2024 | 2020 |
| Leading accords | aromatic · citrus · fresh spicy | woody · aromatic · amber |
| Notes unique to this record | Mandarin, Orange, Nutmeg, Juniper, Orris, Sage, Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Patchouli, Leather | Bergamot, Jasmine, Vetiver, Cedar, Incense, Sandalwood, Ambroxan |
| Longevity / 5 | 3.03 · 76 votes | 3.18 · 513 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 1.90 · 71 votes | 2.05 · 512 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.
Bois Royal
Eau de parfum · United States listing · 50 mL
Alcohol denat., Parfum/fragrance, Aqua/water, Linalool, Limonene, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Coumarin, Citronellol, Lavandula oil/extract, Eugenol, Cinnamal, Geraniol, Cinnamyl alcohol, Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Juniperus virginiana (cedarwood) oil, Linalyl acetate, Trimethylcyclopentenyl methylisopentenol, Pogostemon cablin (patchouli) oil, Beta-caryophyllene, Pinene, Vanillin, Camphor, Hexadecanolactone, Terpinolene, Terpineol, Geranyl acetate.
Current official US declaration for the stated bottle size. Check your packaging for your batch.
Source: Rituals official product INCI declaration · Checked 2026-09-22
The Inimitable William Penhaligon
Eau de parfum · UK listing · 75 mL bottle
Alcohol denat., Parfum (fragrance), Aqua (water), Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresol, Linalool, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Hydroxycitronellal, Butylphthalimide, Hexyl cinnamal, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Limonene, Isopropylphthalimide, Benzyl benzoate, Coumarin, Citronellol, Citral, Geraniol, Benzyl alcohol, CI 14700 (red 4), CI 42090 (blue 1), CI 19140 (yellow 5), CI 60730 (ext. violet 2).
Source: Penhaligon’s official UK product ingredient dialog · 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.