House of BŌ 2023 EDP

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El Sireno

by Laurent Le Guernec

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House of BŌ El Sireno is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Laurent Le Guernec. El Sireno opens with Banana Leaf, Lavender, and Seaweed, settles into a heart of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, and Magnolia, and dries down to a base of Mastic, Sandalwood, and Oakmoss. House of BŌ's El Sireno carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

El Sireno is a truly divisive aquatic floral. Some hail it as a unique, elevated marine masterpiece, while others find it overpriced with poor performance and an off-putting 'green pepper' or 'kelp' note. Definitely sample this one first.
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El Sireno 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
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 summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate sillage and aquatic-green profile make it well-suited for casual summer days and even office wear, as it's unlikely to offend. While unique enough for a date, its light performance means it won't project much. It's too relaxed for formal events but perfect for a sophisticated casual outing.

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 Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Opening with an intriguing, slightly sharp verdancy from banana leaf and a touch of calming lavender, El Sireno quickly plunges into a sophisticated aquatic realm. White florals like creamy tuberose and heady ylang-ylang emerge, softened by an earthy, slightly salty seaweed note that evokes a Mediterranean coastline rather than a typical beach. The base settles into a smooth blend of balsamic mastic, soft sandalwood, and a whisper of oakmoss, maintaining a clean, airy feel throughout.

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