Ganymede and Bois Impérial

What do they smell like?

Both are crisp. Ganymede smells of citrus peel and leather; Bois Impérial smells of dry woods and pepper.

Ganymedecitrus peel · leather · crisp

Bois Impérialdry woods · pepper · airy · crisp

Wearers who know both say

“I also have bois imperial and unfortunately, I don’t find any correlation between it and Ganymede although many people say they do.”

Reddit comment, r/fragranceclones, 2026

Which lasts longest?

Bois Impérial lasts longest: into the evening.

GanymedeA work day 6–9 hours

Bois ImpérialInto the evening 9–12 hours

Which will others notice?

Both carry furthest: across a room.

GanymedeAcross a room across a room

Bois ImpérialAcross a room across a room

When do they suit?

Ganymede: the office and special occasions, in summer; Bois Impérial: the office, in spring, summer and fall.

GanymedeOfficeSpecial occasionsSummer

Bois ImpérialOfficeSpringSummerFall

Which costs least to wear?

Bois Impérial, at about 11¢ a spray. Ganymede costs about twice as much.

Ganymede20¢ a spray $200 for 100 ml

Bois Impérial11¢ a spray about $105 for 100 ml