The Different Company 2000 EDT

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Bois d'Iris

by Jean-Claude Ellena

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The Different Company Bois d'Iris is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2000, created by Jean-Claude Ellena. Bois d'Iris opens with Bergamot and Iris, settles into a heart of Geranium, Narcissus, and Coriander, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, and Vetiver. The Different Company's Bois d'Iris carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Bois d'Iris is a beautifully composed iris that's tragically let down by its fleeting performance. It's an elegant, understated scent that whispers rather than shouts, but many find its quiet nature doesn't justify the price tag.
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  • Subtle
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
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Bois d'Iris 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 Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its subtle projection and clean, sophisticated character make it ideal for office wear, where it won't offend. However, its poor longevity limits its utility for formal events or dates unless reapplied frequently, and it lacks the dynamism for sport.

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
  • 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

Opens with a sharp, fresh bergamot that quickly gives way to the central, rooty iris. Hints of green narcissus and a cooling geranium add a touch of dewy earthiness, before settling into a dry, warm base of cedar, vetiver, and clean musk. It's a journey from damp soil to a refined, woody powder.

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