Jeanne Arthes 2013 EDP

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Boum Savon

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Jeanne Arthes Boum Savon is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013. Boum Savon opens with Floral Notes and Almond, settles into a heart of Water Lily and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk and Jasmine. Jeanne Arthes's Boum Savon carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This is a clean, fresh, and undeniably soapy scent that's a bit of a chameleon. Some find it uplifting and pristine, a perfect "just out of the shower" vibe. Others get a more synthetic, even childish, impression, likening it to fruity shampoo or detergent. It's a divisive cheapie - you'll either love its bubbly charm or find it a bit too unrefined.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
  • Playful
  • Subtle
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Boum Savon Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Floral Notes53%
Almond47%
Heartas listed
Water Lily52%
Lily of the Valley48%
Baseas listed
Musk55%
Jasmine45%

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its low to moderate sillage and 'clean' profile make it suitable for casual wear, office environments, and post-gym freshness, as many reviewers highlighted. However, its shampoo-like character and lack of sophistication mean it's not ideal for formal events or romantic dates where a more refined scent is typically preferred.

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

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • 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 Savon bursts open with a clean, almost bubbly floral note, tinged with a subtle sweetness often interpreted as pear or a gentle almond. The heart unfolds into delicate lily of the valley and water lily, evoking a fresh aquatic cleanness. It settles into a soft, musky base with a whisper of jasmine, maintaining that signature soapy, clean finish. Expect hints of detergent or fabric softener, blended with light, airy florals.

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