Bois Doré by Van Cleef & Arpels
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
A golden woody amber: pepper and mineral notes over cedarwood and vanilla, on tonka bean absolute and white musks.
Is Bois Doré worth it?
How it smells: Opens with pepper and mineral notes, cedarwood and vanilla at the heart, then dries down to tonka bean and white musk.
Scent Score: 68/100 (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 68, versatility 73, layerability 58 and value 68, each out of 100.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2017 · Unisex
Key accords: Pepper, Mineral Notes, Cedarwood, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, White Musk
Top Notes
- Pepper
- Mineral Notes
Heart Notes
- Cedarwood
- Vanilla
Base Notes
- Tonka Bean
- White Musk
Occasions: Evening, Date, Office
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Bois Doré by Van Cleef & Arpels belongs to the woody fragrance family. A golden woody amber: pepper and mineral notes over cedarwood and vanilla, on tonka bean absolute and white musks. Bois Doré opens with Pepper and Mineral Notes. The heart brings Cedarwood and Vanilla. It dries down to Tonka Bean and White Musk.
How to wear Bois Doré
On skin, Bois Doré by Van Cleef & Arpels has very Good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening, date, and office. Its best layering match in the catalog is Voce Viva by Valentino. Apply Bois Doré first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Voce Viva on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Bois Doré : 2 sprays Voce Viva and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Bois Doré opens with Pepper and Mineral Notes.
The heart brings Cedarwood and Vanilla.
It dries down to Tonka Bean and White Musk.
What to layer with Bois Doré
Voce Viva by Valentino
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share vanilla and tonka bean.
Order: Apply Bois Doré first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Voce Viva on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bois Doré : 2 sprays Voce Viva
Dia Woman by Amouage
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share vanilla and white musk.
Order: Apply Bois Doré first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Dia Woman on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bois Doré : 2 sprays Dia Woman
Centaurus by Creed
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedarwood, vanilla, and tonka bean.
Order: Apply Bois Doré first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Centaurus on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bois Doré : 1 spray Centaurus
Junoon Rose by Al Haramain
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 vanilla and white musk.
Order: Apply Bois Doré first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Junoon Rose on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bois Doré : 2 sprays Junoon Rose
La Femme Prada Intense by Prada
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share vanilla and tonka bean.
Order: Apply Bois Doré first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer La Femme Prada Intense on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bois Doré : 2 sprays La Femme Prada Intense
Pairings to approach with care
Bergamask by Orto Parisi
Not Recommended · 32/99
Bergamask has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Bergamask brings a citrus contrast to this woody scent.
Order: Apply Bois Doré first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bergamask on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bois Doré : 1 spray Bergamask
Angel Eau de Parfum by Mugler
Not Recommended · 38/99
Angel Eau de Parfum has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Angel Eau de Parfum brings a gourmand contrast to this woody scent, and they share vanilla and tonka bean.
Order: Apply Bois Doré first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Angel Eau de Parfum on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Bois Doré : 1 spray Angel Eau de Parfum
Related fragrances and why
- Voce Viva by Valentino — Both include vanilla and tonka bean.
- Dia Woman by AmouageBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include vanilla and white musk.
- Centaurus by Creed — Both include cedarwood, vanilla, and tonka bean.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Bois Doré?
Bois Doré opens with Pepper and Mineral Notes. The heart brings Cedarwood and Vanilla. It dries down to Tonka Bean and White Musk.
How long does Bois Doré last, and how strong is it?
Bois Doré by Van Cleef & Arpels has very Good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Bois Doré?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening, date, and office.
What layers well with Bois Doré?
Voce Viva by Valentino is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share vanilla and tonka bean. Apply Bois Doré first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Voce Viva on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Bois Doré : 2 sprays Voce Viva.
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