Maison Crivelli 2018 EDP

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Bois Datchaï

by Dorothée Piot

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Maison Crivelli Bois Datchaï is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Dorothée Piot. Bois Datchaï opens with Cedar, Blackcurrant, and Tea, settles into a heart of Papyrus, Guaiac Wood, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Patchouli and Cinnamon. Maison Crivelli's Bois Datchaï carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Bois Datchaï is a divisive beast, a love-it-or-hate-it affair that promises woody sophistication but delivers a curveball of fruit and controversy. Some find it a unique tea-and-berry delight; others smell straight-up body odour or curry. Blind-buying this one is a truly risky game.
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  • Mysterious
  • Bold
  • Edgy
  • Warm
  • Modern
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Bois Datchaï 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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

The strong woody and smoky accords, coupled with mixed signals on sillage and performance, make it less ideal for a formal office setting. However, its unique and intriguing profile, even with its polarising cumin-like facets, could make it a conversation starter on a date or for casual outings. Its performance isn't consistently strong enough for full all-day wear but offers moderate projection for a few hours.

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

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

Bois Datchaï opens with a vivid burst of blackcurrant, tangy and almost jam-like, quickly interwoven with aromatic tea notes and a whisper of warm cinnamon. As it develops, a dry, almost papery cedar and guaiac wood accord emerges, underscored by earthy patchouli and smoky incense, creating a complex, albeit polarising, woody-fruity narrative. It's a journey from bright, wild berries to a deeper, more contemplative forest floor.

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