What does it smell like?
It smells mostly amber and earthy. Salt at the top, iris in the middle and ambergris and vetiver at the base.
- Came out
- 2009
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Bois d'Iris Van Cleef & Arpels 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
Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Iris Van Cleef & Arpels EDP in detail
Bois d'Iris Van Cleef & Arpels EDP carries the name of its own house. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
How far Bois d'Iris Van Cleef & Arpels spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Lattafa Atlas and Lattafa Niche Emarati Hayaam spread further.
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Which weather suits it
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, winter, spring and summer.
Its style
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by earthy and iris. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and earthy smells and notes like iris and ambergris. Perfume fans rate it 4.01 out of 5.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €14, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Lattafa Atlas and Prada Infusion De Cedre.
Bois d'Iris Van Cleef & Arpels for work or evenings
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear.
Perfumes that smell like Bois d'Iris Van Cleef & Arpels
These perfumes have a close smell: Marks & Spencer Soft Iris unisex (4 shared notes), Lattafa Atlas (3 shared notes), Prada Infusion De Cedre (3 shared notes) and Lattafa Niche Emarati Hayaam (3 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Marks & Spencer Soft Iris unisex starts from €6.
Questions people ask
Is Bois d'Iris Van Cleef & Arpels unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
How long does Bois d'Iris Van Cleef & Arpels last?
About 3 to 6 hours on skin.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2009.