Bois 1920 2022 Extrait

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Rebus

by Chris Maurice

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Bois 1920 Rebus is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Chris Maurice. Rebus opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Iris, and Galbanum, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Sandalwood. Bois 1920's Rebus carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Rebus is a truly polarising scent; a bold, challenging oud that divides opinion between 'fecal beast' and 'irresistibly sexy body odour'. It's not for the faint of heart, but those who dare might just find their new signature.
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  • Bold
  • Edgy
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Powdery
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Rebus Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot25%
Galbanum25%
Iris25%
Lemon25%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood38%
Musk36%
Amber26%

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 Summer Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong projection and often-described 'challenging' opening, Rebus is unsuitable for office wear. Its unique and sensual animalic quality makes it intriguing for dates and formal evening events, though its performance might be too much for casual daytime wear.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Rebus opens with a perplexing blast of green galbanum and bright lemon, quickly giving way to a perplexing, animalic oud. The initial, somewhat 'challenging' aroma gradually settles into a more approachable, powdery violet and iris, intertwined with a creamy sandalwood and warm amber base. It’s a shapeshifter, constantly evolving on the skin, an aromatic enigma.

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Where to buy

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