777 community ratings

Bois d'Iris

Name: Bois d'Iris
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels

Perfumer: Emilie Bevierre-Coppermann

2009UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

8.1/ 10

Community score
777 ratings

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Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Iris is a unisex scent that sets a floral, powdery character on a woody, lightly smoky base, and it sits close to everyday wear.

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How does it perform?

From 641 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.9 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

5.9 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

8.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.9 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

90% 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

Salty notes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Iris

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Ambergris Vetiver

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Creamy
Resinous
Smoky

What does Bois d'Iris smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays near the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters suggest autumn and spring, with winter and summer further behind. Daily wear, work and leisure lead the occasions, with evenings also represented. Voters read it as feminine more often than not, though a fair share call it masculine.

The top holds salty notes, iris sits at the heart, and ambergris and vetiver anchor the base. The floral, powdery side is softened by a creamy sweetness, while spicy, resinous and smoky tones add depth to the woody ground. Angela Ciampagna Rosarium and Meo Fusciuni Viole Nere have a close profile.