Bois 1920 2018 EDP

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Bois 1920 Parana is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. Parana opens with Bergamot, Birch, Cardamom, and Galbanum, settles into a heart of Neroli, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Bois 1920's Parana carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a solid, smoky, birch-heavy take on that iconic Aventus DNA. It's got the virility and quality but carves out its own path with a darker, more serious edge. A top-tier alternative if you're over the original's sweetness and performance woes.
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  • Bold
  • Fresh
  • Warm
  • Masculine
  • Luxurious
Parana 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Given its strong performance and distinctive woody-leathery character, Parana is ideal for dates and formal events where you want to make an impression. It's versatile enough for smart casual wear but its assertive sillage might be a bit much for a conservative office environment or active sports.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Opens with a punchy blend of blackcurrant and bright bergamot, quickly joined by a dominant, smoky birch and leathery galbanum. The heart introduces a subtle floral softness with rose and jasmine, which soon gives way to an earthy, mossy base of vetiver and patchouli, underpinned by a warm, woody amber and clean musk. It's a complex, evolving scent that balances freshness with deep, resonant woods.

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