Karl Lagerfeld 2019 EDT

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Bois de Cedre

by Aliénor Massenet

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Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Cedre is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2019, created by Aliénor Massenet. Bois de Cedre opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Violet Leaf, settles into a heart of Salt, Geranium, and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, and Ambergris. Karl Lagerfeld's Bois de Cedre carries a Favourite verdict, an elemental-led wear.

Bois de Cedre is a clean, fresh, and inoffensive scent that's a crowd-pleaser for its sheer wearability and price point. While some find its performance lacking, it's generally well-received as an everyday staple, though some reviewers find it a bit too synthetic or generic.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
  • Modern
  • Subtle
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Bois de Cedre 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
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate performance and clean, inoffensive profile make it ideal for the office and casual wear. The fresh notes also suit sport, but its lack of boldness makes it less suited for formal events or a memorable date.

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
  • 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

Imagine stepping into a freshly cleaned room, sea breeze drifting through an open window. This scent opens with a crisp, bright burst of bergamot and grapefruit, sharpened by the green nuance of violet leaf. As it settles, a unique salty marine accord emerges, softened by clary sage and a subtle geranium. The dry down is a comforting embrace of clean cedar and musk, with a hint of sophisticated ambergris, leaving you feeling fresh and composed.

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