Jeanne Arthes 2004 EDP

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Jeanne Arthes Boum is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2004. Boum opens with Sugar Cane, Strawberry, and Tea, settles into a heart of Rose, Violet, Peony, and Freesia, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Jeanne Arthes's Boum carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This budget-friendly fruity-floral divides opinion sharply. Some find it a delightful, clean, summery scent, while others dismiss it as a synthetic, short-lived disappointment, best suited for teen girls or as a room spray. You get what you pay for, apparently.
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  • Playful
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
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Boum 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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its subtle sillage and weak longevity make it suitable for casual settings and quick errands, as it won't offend anyone. However, its 'shampoo-like' and 'juvenile' character, combined with poor performance, means it's not ideal for more formal occasions or dates where projection and sophistication are key.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • 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

Boum opens with a burst of sweet, juicy berries - think fresh strawberries and raspberries - underpinned by a delicate hint of tea and sugar cane. As it develops, a light, airy floral bouquet emerges, with peony, rose, and freesia leading the charge, softened by a touch of powdery violet. The dry down is a barely-there whisper of clean musk and subtle woods, fading almost as quickly as it appears.

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