Bois 1920

Bois 1920 is an Italian perfume brand from Florence whose roots go back to 1920, when perfumer Guido Galardi opened the Bottega Italiana Spigo and began working with lavender gathered from the Tuscan hills. The original family business closed in 1925, but the formulas and ideas survived in the Galardi family.

In 2005, Guido Galardi’s grandson Enzo Galardi revived the name and launched a new collection built around those historic compositions, expanding it into a modern niche line with over 30 fragrances. The brand name itself refers to Bottega Italiana Spigo and the year 1920, underlining the link between the contemporary collection and the early Florentine workshop. Bois 1920 is now owned by Arnoway Srl, and its creations have gained international recognition, including being selected among the top five olfactory expressions at the FiFi Awards in New York in 2012.

The house emphasizes artisanal production, long-lasting formulas, and a focus on quality raw materials, often highlighting the character of individual essences. Signature lines such as the Oro collection, featuring Oro 1920, Oro Nero, Oro Rosa, Oro Bianco, and Oro Rosso, illustrate the brand’s preference for rich blends that balance traditional Italian perfumery with contemporary themes like amber, woods, florals, and oriental accords.