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Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Iris perfume bottle

Van Cleef & Arpels

Bois d'Iris

2009Men

iris up front, then earthy, settling into powdery.

About

Bois d'Iris by Van Cleef & Arpels is a fragrance for women. Bois d'Iris was launched in 2009. The nose behind this fragrance is Emilie Coppermann. Top note is Salt; middle note is Iris; base notes are Vetiver and Ambergris. Van Cleef & Arpels is launching a luxurious line which…

Nose: Emilie Coppermann

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown
  1. Opening· 0–30m

    Salt

  2. Heart· 2–4h

    Iris

  3. Drydown· 6h+

    Vetiver, Ambergris

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

Wear intel

Community data
LongevityModerate
ReachClose
Fall36%Spring28%Winter22%Summer14%Day67%Night33%Wears unisex51%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

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Wear-tested answers
What does Bois d'Iris smell like?

iris up front, then earthy, settling into powdery. Dominant accords: iris, earthy, powdery.

What notes are in Bois d'Iris?

Top: Salt. Heart: Iris. Base: Vetiver, Ambergris.

How long does Bois d'Iris last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Bois d'Iris loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Bois d'Iris best for?

Fall is the top pick (36%). Spring is second at 28%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Bois d'Iris?

Day wear leads at 67%. Night is a secondary pick at 33%.

Is Bois d'Iris for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 51% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Bois d'Iris?

Composed by Emilie Coppermann. Released in 2009.

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