The smell in short
The first thing you smell is lemon and mandarin orange. The heart brings sea notes and tuberose. On the skin it settles into musk and sandalwood. Overall it smells musky and marine.
- Came out
- 2019
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Elite I 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
A closer look at Bois 1920 Elite I EDP
Elite I EDP is made by Bois 1920. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in spring and fall. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, fall, summer and winter. If you need something for winter, Valentino Voce Viva is a better fit. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
How long Elite I stays on skin
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. The Spirit Of Dubai Bahar Spray Perfume and Carolina Herrera Ch Good Girl last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like musk and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. The Spirit Of Dubai Bahar Spray Perfume and Carolina Herrera Ch Good Girl spread further.
Is Elite I your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is musky (100%), followed by marine and citrus. You will probably like it if you enjoy musky and marine smells and notes like sea notes and musk. Less obvious notes include gardenia and vanilla. Perfume fans rate it 3.70 out of 5.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €230, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Valentino Voce Viva and Carolina Herrera Ch Good Girl.
Bois 1920 perfumes worth knowing
This house has 26 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Cannabis Fruttata, Itruk and Durocaffe.
If you like Elite I, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Valentino Voce Viva (6 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Bahar Spray Perfume (8 shared notes), Tom Ford Oud Wood (7 shared notes) and Carolina Herrera Ch Good Girl (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, The Spirit Of Dubai Bahar Spray Perfume starts from €133.
Quick answers
Is Elite I better for day or night?
Day. It suits work and daily wear.
Is Elite I unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2019.