How it smells
The first thing you smell is apricot and bergamot. The heart brings lavender and osmanthus. On the skin it settles into sandalwood and vetiver. Overall it smells fresh spicy and aromatic.
- Came out
- 2005
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Bois 1920 notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Bois 1920 EDP in detail
Bois 1920 EDP carries the name of its own house. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Bois 1920 longevity
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Lacoste and Dior Fahrenheit last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like sandalwood and vetiver are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Dior Fahrenheit spreads further.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €111. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans and Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir but less than Dior Fahrenheit.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Bois 1920 perfumes worth knowing
The house has 26 perfumes here, led by Cannabis Fruttata, Itruk and Durocaffe.
Bois 1920: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its fresh spicy side keeps it clean and easy.
If you like Bois 1920, try these
Similar picks to try: Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (9 shared notes), Lacoste (7 shared notes), Dior Fahrenheit (9 shared notes) and Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir (8 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Lacoste starts from €77.
Questions people ask
When did Bois 1920 come out?
It came out in 2005.
Who would like Bois 1920?
People who enjoy fresh spicy and aromatic smells.
Is it unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.