Liis 2020 EDP

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Bo

by Alissa Sullivan , Leslie Hendin

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Liis Bo is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Alissa Sullivan and Leslie Hendin. Bo opens with Tobacco and Elemi, settles into a heart of Sequoia and Frankincense, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Guaiac Wood, and Vanilla. Liis's Bo carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

Bo is a divisive enigma: a love-it-or-hate-it woody vanilla that swings from tranquil forest to hamster cage, with some finding it a comforting masterpiece and others dismissing it as a dull, expensive woody skin scent. Sample before committing, as this one is highly subjective.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Cozy
  • Relaxed
  • Sensual
  • Woody
  • Warm
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Bo Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Elemi57%
Tobacco43%
Heartas listed
Frankincense52%
Sequoia48%
Baseas listed
Cedar39%
Guaiac Wood31%
Vanilla30%

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:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and comforting woody-vanilla profile make it suitable for casual and date wear, where a subtle, inviting scent is preferred. While it's generally too intimate for formal events and not energetic enough for sport, its clean, unobtrusive nature allows for office wear, especially if applied lightly.

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

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

Bo opens with a peppery, resinous hit of elemi and a subtle whisper of tobacco, conjuring images of a sun-dappled forest floor. As it settles, the heart reveals the deep, earthy tones of sequoia and frankincense, grounding the scent. The drydown is a cosy blend of guaiac wood and cedar, softened by a creamy, non-gourmand vanilla that lingers like a warm blanket.

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