Bois 1920 2005 EDT

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Vetiver Ambrato

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Bois 1920 Vetiver Ambrato is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2005. Vetiver Ambrato opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Petitgrain, and Galbanum, settles into a heart of Lavender, Geranium, and Clove, and dries down to a base of Amber, Vetiver, Vanilla, and Labdanum. Bois 1920's Vetiver Ambrato carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a bit of a grandad scent, leaning heavily into a classic barbershop vibe. While some find it refined and sophisticated, others might struggle with its old-school charm and powdery dry-down. Definitely not for the modern crowd, unless you're aiming for ironic.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Relaxed
  • Elegant
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Vetiver Ambrato Eau de Toilette 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:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Office Date

Its subtle sillage and refined character make it suitable for office wear, as it won't offend. The powdery, mature amber notes lend themselves well to formal events, though others might find it too old-fashioned for a date.

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
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • 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

Vetiver Ambrato opens with a zesty, herbal burst of lemon, bergamot, and galbanum, quickly settling into a prominent aromatic heart of lavender and geranium. The dry-down is where the true character emerges: a smooth, powdery amber and benzoin, with a subtle whisper of vanilla. Despite the name, vetiver often takes a backseat to the warm, resinous base, creating a sensation of polished classicism.

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