Bois 1920 2016 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Virtù

by Chris Maurice

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Bois 1920 Virtù is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Chris Maurice. Bois 1920's Virtù carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This is a complex, masculine-leaning scent that manages to be both fresh and heavy, sparking strong opinions and comparisons to other intense woody fragrances. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair.
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  • Luxurious
  • Masculine
  • Woody
  • Sophisticated
  • Edgy
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Virtù 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its moderate sillage and long-lasting nature make it too assertive for office wear, but its unique complexity shines in casual or date settings. The strong woody and spicy elements, described as 'heavy' and 'rugged', lean it away from formal events.

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
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

Virtù opens with a zesty burst of grapefruit and bergamot, quickly interwoven with a spicy heart of pepper and cardamom, lifted by juniper. As it settles, a rugged, almost bitter woodiness emerges from cedar, oud, and nagarmotha, balanced by the earthy depth of patchouli and a smoky incense. The dry down is a sophisticated blend of warm amber and creamy sandalwood, with hints of heliotrope adding a subtle, powdery softness that rounds out the otherwise bold composition.

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