Bois 1920 2005 EDP

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Real Patchouly

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Bois 1920 Real Patchouly is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2005. Real Patchouly opens with Cedar, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Thyme, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla, and Tobacco. Bois 1920's Real Patchouly carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one is a divisive take on patchouli. Some call it an earthy, sophisticated dream, while others find it too focused on amber or just plain boring. Definitely sample before committing.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Classic
  • Mysterious
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Real Patchouly 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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage make it suitable for a date or casual evening wear, offering a comforting warmth. The woody and spicy elements, especially with the tobacco, might be a bit much for a formal setting or office unless applied sparingly, and it's certainly not for sport.

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

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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 brisk cedar that quickly gives way to a warm, earthy heart of patchouli and sandalwood, spiced with a hint of thyme. The dry down is a comforting embrace of sweet vanilla, smoky tobacco, and rich amber, grounded by a subtle musk. It's a journey from crisp woods to a decadent, cosy warmth.

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