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Bois des Îles

Bois des Îles by Chanel is an unisex eau de parfum from 1926 in the luxury price tier. It opens with aldehydes, bergamot and neroli, moves into iris, jasmine and ylang-ylang and dries down to sandalwood, vanilla, tonka bean and musk. Expect around 9 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Opening

• Aldehydes Fizzy, soapy, slightly waxy. The 'sparkle' at the top of Chanel No. 5.
• Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
• Neroli Distilled orange blossom. Green, soapy and elegant.

Heart

• Iris Cool, powdery, slightly carroty and expensive. The luxury note.
• Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.
• Ylang-Ylang Banana-custard floral. Rich, tropical and slightly rubbery.

Dry-down

• Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
• Vanilla Sweet, creamy and warm. The most comforting note in perfumery.
• Tonka Bean Almond, hay and vanilla in one. Warm and slightly nutty.
• Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.

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