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Guerlain

Bois d'Arménie

Perfumer: Annick Ménardo

2006UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

8.3/ 10
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Guerlain Bois d'Arménie opens with frankincense, iris and pink pepper and settles into a sweet, spicy, smoky woody-resinous unisex scent; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Something sweet in here, my nose went straight to the bakery.

How does it perform?

From 655 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.8 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
6.9 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
8.6 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money
6.3 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

91% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Sweet
  2. Gourmand
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Oriental
  6. Powdery
  7. Resinous
  8. Smoky

What does Bois d'Arménie smell like?

Frankincense, iris and pink pepper lead at the start. In the heart, gaiac wood, coriander and benzoin pull the scent toward woody, resinous ground. At the base, copaiba balsam, white musk and patchouli soften the gourmand, powdery, oriental sweetness and make it last.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or a night out suit it best. Votes for feminine and masculine are equal, so it reads as balanced between the two. Dior Mitzah and Armani Privé Ikat Rouge have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Frankincense
    • Iris
    • Pink pepper
  2. First hours

    • Gaiac wood
    • Coriander
    • Benzoin
  3. Towards evening

    • Copaiba balsam
    • White musk
    • Patchouli

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 37%
    Autumn
  • 34%
    Winter
  • 21%
    Spring
  • 7%
    Summer
  • Evening
    27%
  • Nighttime
    25%
  • Casual
    19%
  • Daytime
    14%
  • Office
    14%

Least picked for the office.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026