Bois 1920 2017 EDP

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Oro Nero

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Bois 1920 Oro Nero is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017. Oro Nero opens with Bergamot, Orange, Clove, and Saffron, settles into a heart of Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Leather, Amber, and Vanilla. Bois 1920's Oro Nero carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This is a serious, opulent fragrance for those who like their spice rich and their woods deep. It draws obvious comparisons to Amouage Interlude Man- some call it a twin, others a distinct cousin. Regardless, it delivers a heady, luxurious experience that's polarising but undeniably high-quality.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Elegant
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Oro Nero Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent, long-lasting nature and rich, spicy-woody character make it less suitable for office environments where subtlety is key. It truly shines for evening wear, dates, and formal events, leaving a memorable, sophisticated impression without being overtly casual.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Oro Nero opens with a dark, spiced citrus blast, where cloves and saffron cut through zesty orange and bergamot. As it settles, a woody heart emerges with creamy sandalwood, earthy patchouli, and robust cedar, softened by a touch of ylang-ylang. The base unfurls into a warm embrace of smooth leather and amber, sweetened by a lingering vanilla, creating an elegant and long-lasting trail.

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