Bois d'Amande by Van Cleef & Arpels
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
A warm almond wood: lemon and almond over cedarwood, on musk and vanilla.
Is Bois d'Amande worth it?
How it smells: Opens with lemon and almond, cedarwood at the heart, then dries down to musk and vanilla.
Scent Score: 65/100 (Good). Doesn't stand out. Pairs well with fewer fragrances than most. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 63, versatility 73, layerability 62 and value 63, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts a full workday. Projection: Arm's-length projection. Best for: Fall and winter, for casual days and dates. Layering: Layers well with many fragrances. Leans: Unisex.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2020 · Unisex
Key accords: Lemon, Almond, Cedarwood, Musk, Vanilla
Top Notes
- Lemon
- Almond
Heart Notes
- Cedarwood
Base Notes
Occasions: Casual, Date, Evening
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Bois d'Amande by Van Cleef & Arpels belongs to the woody fragrance family. A warm almond wood: lemon and almond over cedarwood, on musk and vanilla. Bois d'Amande opens with Lemon and Almond. The heart brings Cedarwood. It dries down to Musk and Vanilla.
How to wear Bois d'Amande
On skin, Bois d'Amande by Van Cleef & Arpels has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for casual, date, and evening. Its best layering match in the catalog is Magnolia Nobile by Acqua di Parma. Apply Bois d'Amande first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Magnolia Nobile on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Bois d'Amande : 2 sprays Magnolia Nobile and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Bois d'Amande opens with Lemon and Almond.
The heart brings Cedarwood.
It dries down to Musk and Vanilla.
What to layer with Bois d'Amande
Magnolia Nobile by Acqua di Parma
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share lemon and musk.
Order: Apply Bois d'Amande first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Magnolia Nobile on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bois d'Amande : 2 sprays Magnolia Nobile
The One by Dolce & Gabbana
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share musk and vanilla.
Order: Apply Bois d'Amande first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer The One on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bois d'Amande : 2 sprays The One
Dot by Marc Jacobs
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share musk and vanilla.
Order: Apply Bois d'Amande first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Dot on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bois d'Amande : 2 sprays Dot
Daisy EDT by Marc Jacobs
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share musk and vanilla.
Order: Apply Bois d'Amande first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Daisy EDT on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bois d'Amande : 2 sprays Daisy EDT
Hamptons by Bond No. 9
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share lemon and musk.
Order: Apply Bois d'Amande first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Hamptons on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bois d'Amande : 2 sprays Hamptons
Pairings to approach with care
Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent
Not Recommended · 34/99
Black Opium has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Black Opium brings a gourmand contrast to this woody scent, and they share vanilla.
Order: Apply Bois d'Amande first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Black Opium on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bois d'Amande : 1 spray Black Opium
Aramis by Aramis
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Not Recommended · 35/99
Aramis has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Aramis brings a chypre contrast to this woody scent, and they share musk.
Order: Apply Bois d'Amande first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Aramis on top for chypre lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bois d'Amande : 1 spray Aramis
Related fragrances and why
- Magnolia Nobile by Acqua di ParmaBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Both include lemon and musk.
- The One by Dolce & Gabbana — Both include musk and vanilla.
- Dot by Marc Jacobs — Both include musk and vanilla.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Bois d'Amande?
Bois d'Amande opens with Lemon and Almond. The heart brings Cedarwood. It dries down to Musk and Vanilla.
How long does Bois d'Amande last, and how strong is it?
Bois d'Amande by Van Cleef & Arpels has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Bois d'Amande?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits casual, date, and evening.
What layers well with Bois d'Amande?
Magnolia Nobile by Acqua di Parma is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share lemon and musk. Apply Bois d'Amande first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Magnolia Nobile on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Bois d'Amande : 2 sprays Magnolia Nobile.
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