Boy Smells 2023 EDT

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Les

by Clément Gavarry

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Boy Smells Les is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2023, created by Clément Gavarry. Les opens with Pomelo, Bergamot, Pink Pepper, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Osmanthus, and Peony, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Vanilla, Ambroxan, and Moss. Boy Smells's Les carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a proper divisive one, evoking everything from 'signature scent' to 'public toilets'. It's either a creamy, cosy floral with an intriguing metallic edge, or a headache-inducing synthetic mess that smells like hairspray and cleaning products.
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  • Modern
  • Clean
  • Unique
  • Sophisticated
  • Fresh
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Les 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:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

With its moderate longevity and sillage, Les is a versatile choice for everyday wear. The 'clean' and 'professional' vibes mentioned in reviews make it suitable for the office, while its unique character can also shine in casual settings.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Moss

Other declarable allergens

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

Les opens with a bright, zesty hit of pomelo and bergamot, spiced gently by pink pepper and cardamom. The heart blooms into a sophisticated floral blend of jasmine, osmanthus, and peony, lending a slightly powdery and even waxy quality. As it settles, a clean, modern base of ambroxan, cedar, and moss emerges, rounded out by a hint of vanilla, creating a unique interplay of fresh, floral, and subtly earthy notes.

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