Bois Impérial Dupes 2026: 6 Clones vs the Original
Six Bois Impérial dupes compared by Parfumo votes and listed notes, plus the 3ml and 10ml decant of Essential Parfums' original and its price per ml.
We sell only the originals. Every perfume we sell is the authentic original, decanted from the perfume house’s own bottle. We buy our bottles from authorized EU distributors and directly from the brands, and 10ML decants every perfume itself. We never sell dupes, clones or inspired-by perfumes. This guide compares the dupes other houses make of Bois Impérial, so you can choose, or wear the original first.
The ranking
- 2Closest on the dry-down
€79.90150 ml
Read the pick - 3Lowest price
€59.90100 ml
Read the pick - 4Fresher take
€89.90100 ml
Read the pick - 5Softer take
No EU price
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- 6Premium alternative
€129.0080 ml
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In this guide
We sell only the originals. Every perfume we sell is the authentic original, decanted from the perfume house’s own bottle. We buy our bottles from authorized EU distributors and directly from the brands, and 10ML decants every perfume itself. We never sell dupes, clones or inspired-by perfumes. This guide compares the dupes other houses make of Bois Impérial, so you can choose, or wear the original first.
Quick answer
Of the 6 Bois Impérial dupes here, Tribeca Vibes by Fabbrica della Musa is best overall, with a vote line of 61 of 72 on Parfumo. Attacks by Assaf holds the closest role, and Marmara by French Avenue has the lowest bottle price. Bois Impérial itself is €8.01 for 3ml and €23.31 for a 10ml decant at 10ML.
You can try the original, Bois Impérial, at 10ML as a 10 ml decant from €23.31, before you choose a dupe.
What does Bois Impérial smell like?
Bois Impérial is a unisex perfume by Essential Parfums, launched in 2020 and composed by Quentin Bisch. It opens with basil and Timur pepper. Vetiver and woody notes sit in the heart, over a base of akigalawood, patchouli and Ambrofix. Its listed accords are woody, aromatic, warm spicy, fresh spicy, earthy and green. Our guide to what vetiver smells like covers the note at the centre of that list.
That gives a clone several things to match: the basil opening, the vetiver, the akigalawood and the patchouli base. Each comparison below measures a clone against that list. 10ML stocks one version of it, so every pick is measured against that single list.
Wear Bois Impérial first: 3ml and 10ml
Start with Bois Impérial itself, since a clone bottle is a bigger bet. A 3ml decant is €8.01 (€2.67/ml) and covers about 60 sprays. A 10ml decant is €23.31 (€2.33/ml) and covers about 200.
The clone bottles in the table come in 80ml, 100ml and 150ml, which makes price per ml the fair comparison with a decant. Every priced clone bottle works out lower per ml than either decant, while the 10ml decant costs less in total than any of those bottles. What the decant buys is time with the original before you pick a bottle. New to decants? Start with what a decant is, then decant versus full bottle, and see the price per ml index for how other perfumes sit per ml.
Bois Impérial alternatives compared
Bottle prices in other shops, as checked 6 November 2026
Perfumes made and sold by other houses. 10ML does not sell them.
| # | Alternative | Role | Bottle price | Per ml |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bois ImpérialEssential Parfums | The original | €23.31 10 ml | €2.33/ml | |
| 1 | Tribeca VibesFabbrica della Musa | Best overall | No EU price | — |
| 2 | AttacksAssaf | Closest on the dry-down | €79.90 150 ml | €0.53/ml |
| 3 | MarmaraFrench Avenue | Lowest price | €59.90 100 ml | €0.60/ml |
| 4 | LahabAlezz | Fresher take | €89.90 100 ml | €0.90/ml |
| 5 | Oscar PlatinumZimaya | Softer take | No EU price | — |
| 6 | ZaidEau de Moe | Premium alternative | €129.00 80 ml | €1.61/ml |
Compare two side by side
Pick any two perfumes from this guide. It opens on the original against the #1 pick.
- Parfumo's comparison page shows 61 of 72 users marking Tribeca Vibes similar to Bois Impérial; Tribeca Vibes lists grass, basil and grapefruit on top, violet, jasmine and rose in the heart, and Haitian vetiver, musk, Cetalox, frankincense and clove at the base, and Parfumo dates it 2025. Bois Impérial vs Tribeca Vibes, Parfumo comparison
- No EU price for Tribeca Vibes, so the cost cannot be compared.
- 10ML has not worn these two side by side; each claim above names its source.
How much do I need?
Enter how often you plan to wear Bois Impérial and how many sprays you use.
You need about 6ml (120 sprays).
For this much wear, decants of Bois Impérial cost less than Attacks: €16.02 against €79.90.
An estimate: 10ML sizes hold about 60 sprays (3ml), 200 (10ml) and 600 (30ml), about 20 a ml. Atomisers vary, so treat the figures as a guide. Prices exclude delivery.
Two worked examples
A month of weekends
8 wears at 3 sprays each. You need about 1.2ml (24 sprays). Lowest cost at 10ML: 1 × 3ml for €8.01, with about 1.8ml left over. For this much wear, decants of Bois Impérial cost less than Attacks: €8.01 against €79.90.
Every day for a year
365 wears at 4 sprays each. You need about 73ml (1,460 sprays). Lowest cost at 10ML: 7 × 10ml + 1 × 3ml for €171.18, with about 0ml left over. For this much wear, Attacks costs less than decants of Bois Impérial: €79.90 against €171.18. It is a different perfume, not the original.
Open the full-size image in a new tabBest overall: Tribeca Vibes
- Bottle price
- No EU price
- Basis of comparison
- Named source
Tribeca Vibes by Fabbrica della Musa leads because it pairs a sizeable vote base with a high share: only Marmara has more voters, and Marmara's share is the lowest of the six. On Parfumo's comparison page, 61 of 72 users find the two similar. Parfumo gives its year as 2025.
It shares basil and vetiver with the original, with Haitian vetiver named at the base. The main difference is the rest of its list: grass and grapefruit on top, violet, jasmine and rose in the heart, and musk, Cetalox, frankincense and clove under the vetiver. It names no akigalawood, patchouli or Ambrofix.
It suits you if you want the basil and vetiver of the original with a floral heart on paper. Choose it when those additions appeal. No EU shop page we read prints a bottle size for it, so its table cell stays empty.
Why this pick?Sources: 1
Basis: Named source
- Parfumo's comparison page shows 61 of 72 users marking Tribeca Vibes similar to Bois Impérial; Tribeca Vibes lists grass, basil and grapefruit on top, violet, jasmine and rose in the heart, and Haitian vetiver, musk, Cetalox, frankincense and clove at the base, and Parfumo dates it 2025. Bois Impérial vs Tribeca Vibes, Parfumo comparison
Closest on the dry-down: Attacks
- Bottle price
- €79.90 · 150 ml
- Basis of comparison
- Named source
Attacks by Assaf holds the closest role on the highest share of any clone with 20 or more voters. On Parfumo's comparison page, 25 of 27 users find the two similar, and the year there is 2026. That is a vote line, not a claim about how it smells on skin.
Its list names the most of the original's ingredients together: Thai basil and Haitian vetiver on top, akigalawood in the heart, and Ambrofix and Indonesian patchouli at the base. That covers the original's basil, vetiver, akigalawood, patchouli and Ambrofix. The main difference is what it adds: freesia, Georgywood and Petalia.
It suits you if you want the clone whose list names Ambrofix along with the original's basil, vetiver, akigalawood and patchouli. Choose it when a 150ml bottle suits you, because the table shows its price and its lower price per ml.
Why this pick?Sources: 1
Basis: Named source
- Parfumo's comparison page shows 25 of 27 users marking Attacks similar to Bois Impérial; Attacks lists Thai basil, Haitian vetiver, freesia and Timut pepper on top, akigalawood, Georgywood, Petalia and patchouli in the heart, and Ambrofix and Indonesian patchouli at the base, and Parfumo dates it 2026. Bois Impérial vs Attacks, Parfumo comparison
Lowest price: Marmara
- Bottle price
- €59.90 · 100 ml
- Basis of comparison
- Named source
Marmara by French Avenue has the lowest bottle price among the priced picks, and the table shows it with its price per ml. On Parfumo's comparison page, 48 of 73 users find the two similar, and the year there is 2026. That is the lowest share of the six.
The lists barely overlap. Marmara names saffron, black pepper and Italian bergamot on top, cashmere wood, ambroxan and powdery notes in the heart, and musk and Indian sandalwood at the base. It names none of the original's basil, vetiver, akigalawood or patchouli, so the vote line is the only link between the two.
It suits you if the shelf price decides it and you will judge the rest on your own skin. Attacks works out lower per ml because its bottle is bigger, so read the table for both.
Why this pick?Sources: 1
Basis: Named source
- Parfumo's comparison page shows 48 of 73 users marking Marmara similar to Bois Impérial; Marmara lists saffron, black pepper and Italian bergamot on top, cashmere wood, ambroxan and powdery notes in the heart, and musk and Indian sandalwood at the base, and Parfumo dates it 2026. Bois Impérial vs Marmara, Parfumo comparison
Fresher take: Lahab
- Bottle price
- €89.90 · 100 ml
- Basis of comparison
- Named source
Lahab by Alezz rests on a close list and a solid vote line. On Parfumo's comparison page, 36 of 42 users find the two similar. Parfumo lists it as a 2025 release.
It lists basil, black pepper and vetiver on top, grapefruit in the heart, and patchouli at the base. It shares the basil, vetiver and patchouli. The main difference is the grapefruit, which gives its list a citrus note the original's list lacks, and it names no akigalawood or Ambrofix. The label rests on that documented difference only.
It suits you if you like the idea of the original with a citrus note added. Choose it when you want the basil and patchouli frame with that change.
Why this pick?Sources: 1
Basis: Named source
- Parfumo's comparison page shows 36 of 42 users marking Lahab similar to Bois Impérial; Lahab lists basil, black pepper and vetiver on top, grapefruit in the heart, and patchouli at the base, and Parfumo dates it 2025. Bois Impérial vs Lahab, Parfumo comparison
Softer take: Oscar Platinum
- Bottle price
- No EU price
- Basis of comparison
- Named source
Oscar Platinum by Zimaya has a small sample behind it. On Parfumo's comparison page, all 15 of 15 users find the two similar, and the year there is 2026. With under 20 voters, read that count lightly.
It lists basil, black pepper, pink pepper and vetiver on top, sichuan pepper, grapefruit, ginger and musk in the heart, and amber, cedar and patchouli at the base. It shares basil, vetiver and patchouli. The main difference is the addition of musk, amber and cedar underneath, which is the basis for the softer label; its list names no akigalawood or Ambrofix.
It suits you if you want the original's basil and vetiver over a musk and amber base on paper. The only shelf prices we found were outside the EU, so its table cell stays empty.
Why this pick?Sources: 1
Basis: Named source
- Parfumo's comparison page shows 15 of 15 users marking Oscar Platinum similar to Bois Impérial; Oscar Platinum lists basil, black pepper, pink pepper and vetiver on top, sichuan pepper, grapefruit, ginger and musk in the heart, and amber, cedar and patchouli at the base, and Parfumo dates it 2026. Bois Impérial vs Oscar Platinum, Parfumo comparison
Premium alternative: Zaid
- Bottle price
- €129.00 · 80 ml
- Basis of comparison
- Named source
Zaid by Eau de Moe is the premium pick on price: it works out highest per ml of the priced clones, and the table shows why. On Parfumo's comparison page, 46 of 55 users find the two similar. Parfumo lists it as a 2024 release.
Its list is close to the original's: akigalawood and basil on top, sichuan pepper and woody notes in the heart, and ambroxan, vetiver and patchouli at the base. That shares the akigalawood, basil, vetiver, patchouli and woody notes. The main difference is the ambroxan, which the original's list does not name, and it names no Ambrofix.
It suits you if you want a list that overlaps the original's and the bottle price is a lesser concern. Its bottle is 80ml, so compare per ml in the table.
Why this pick?Sources: 1
Basis: Named source
- Parfumo's comparison page shows 46 of 55 users marking Zaid similar to Bois Impérial; Zaid lists akigalawood and basil on top, sichuan pepper and woody notes in the heart, and ambroxan, vetiver and patchouli at the base, and Parfumo dates it 2024. Bois Impérial vs Zaid, Parfumo comparison
Similar original perfumes we stock
Three originals that share Bois Impérial's vetiver, akigalawood or spicy opening, each available to wear in a small decant first.
Tom Ford
Grey Vetiver
Grapefruit, orange blossom and sage over nutmeg, orris root and pimento, with vetiver, oakmoss and amber; woody, aromatic and earthy.
3ml · 10ml
Parfums de Marly
Castley
Bergamot, black pepper and ginger over neroli, petitgrain and pink pepper, with akigalawood, benzoin and labdanum; fresh spicy, citrus and woody.
3ml · 10ml
Issey Miyake
Le Sel d'Issey
Sea salt and ginger over seaweed and vetiver, with cedarwood and oakmoss; marine, woody and salty.
3ml · 10ml
What every clone gets wrong
Here you have note lists and vote counts, and neither says how a clone wears on your skin. Two perfumes can name the same ingredients and still sit differently once they warm up. Only Attacks names basil, vetiver, akigalawood, patchouli and Ambrofix together, and no other clone's list names Ambrofix at all.
A vote line is one group of members' opinion, not a measurement. A tiny count, such as 15 of 15 for Oscar Platinum, says little.
How to test a dupe
Test on skin, not paper, because paper tells you little about how a perfume wears. Give Bois Impérial a day to itself, then try each clone on a separate day.
A 3ml of the original is the reference to keep. Note what a clone keeps, such as the basil opening and the vetiver, then what it changes: the grapefruit in Lahab, the floral heart of Tribeca Vibes or the freesia in Attacks. Judge them late in the day, once each has settled. If you are comparing the original with a clone bottle, the 10ml decant is the size that lets you wear it for several days.
Other originals we stock
If you would rather stay with originals, four in our catalogue are worth a look. Ganymede by Marc-Antoine Barrois is a similar original that shares its composer, Quentin Bisch, with Bois Impérial; on Parfumo's comparison page, 789 of 1201 users find the two similar, and its list names akigalawood in the heart.
Grey Vetiver by Tom Ford lists grapefruit on top and vetiver at the base. Castley by Parfums de Marly lists black pepper and ginger on top, over akigalawood. Le Sel d'Issey by Issey Miyake, also by Quentin Bisch, lists sea salt and ginger with vetiver in the heart. All four are sold as decants too, which lets you try one before a bottle. For more on sharing a bottle, see our guide to unisex perfumes worth sharing, or the wider dupe price list.
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Clone or original? What to know first
- Can I wear Bois Impérial in 3ml before choosing a clone?
- Yes. A 3ml decant of the original costs €8.01 and gives about 60 sprays, while a 10ml decant costs €23.31 and gives about 200. Wear it on a few different days before deciding whether a clone bottle suits you.
- Which Bois Impérial dupe leads this ranking, and why?
- Tribeca Vibes by Fabbrica della Musa leads: on Parfumo's comparison page, 61 of 72 voters find it similar to the original. It shares basil and vetiver with the original and adds grass, grapefruit, violet, jasmine and rose, so it is a floral take rather than a match.
- How close does Attacks get to Bois Impérial?
- Of 27 Parfumo voters, 25 find Attacks similar to the original, the highest share of any clone with 20 or more voters. Its Parfumo list has Thai basil, Haitian vetiver, akigalawood, patchouli and Ambrofix, plus freesia, Georgywood and Petalia. That is a notes and vote comparison, not a claim about how it wears.
- How does a Bois Impérial decant compare per ml with a clone bottle?
- The 10ml decant of the original works out at €2.33/ml. The clone bottles are 80ml, 100ml and 150ml, and the table gives their price per ml, so compare those figures rather than the shelf price against a decant price.
- Which clones list the same notes as the original?
- Two share the most. The closest-role pick lists basil, vetiver, akigalawood, patchouli and Ambrofix, while Zaid lists akigalawood, basil, vetiver, patchouli and woody notes. Lahab and Oscar Platinum list basil, vetiver and patchouli, and Marmara names none of them.
- Does every Bois Impérial dupe in this guide have a shelf price in the table?
- No. Four clones carry a dated EU shelf price. We found none with a bottle size for Tribeca Vibes and none in the EU for Oscar Platinum, so those cells stay empty and the guide quotes no price for them.
- Which Bois Impérial clone costs least?
- The French Avenue pick has the lowest bottle price among the priced picks, but the closest-role pick comes lower per ml because its bottle is 150ml. The table shows both figures, dated, so check price per ml if you are comparing bottle sizes.
- Is there a similar original I can try instead of a clone?
- Yes. Ganymede by Marc-Antoine Barrois shares its composer with Bois Impérial and 789 of 1201 Parfumo voters find the two similar. Grey Vetiver, Castley and Le Sel d'Issey are three other originals with a vetiver, akigalawood or pepper note that you can wear first as a 3ml decant.
- Does 10ML sell dupes?
- No. 10ML sells only original perfumes. We buy our bottles from authorized EU distributors and directly from the brands, and 10ML decants every perfume itself. The dupes in this guide are other houses’ perfumes, and we don’t sell them. You can wear the original first from €8.01.
Sources
- Bois Impérial vs Tribeca Vibes, Parfumo comparison
- Bois Impérial vs Attacks, Parfumo comparison
- Bois Impérial vs Marmara, Parfumo comparison
- Bois Impérial vs Lahab, Parfumo comparison
- Bois Impérial vs Oscar Platinum, Parfumo comparison
- Bois Impérial vs Zaid, Parfumo comparison
- Bois Impérial vs Ganymede, Parfumo comparison
How we compared
Each alternative is ranked by how closely it follows the notes and dry-down of Bois Impérial, on the basis shown for it in the table. Prices in other shops are as checked on 6 November 2026 and change often; the 10ML prices on this page are live.
10ML is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Essential Parfums or by the houses of the alternatives named here. Their names are used only to identify the perfumes compared.
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