Van Cleef & Arpels 2009 EDP

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Bois d'Iris

by Émilie Coppermann

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Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Iris is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009, created by Émilie Coppermann. Bois d'Iris opens with Salt, settles into a heart of Iris, and dries down to a base of Vetiver and Ambergris. Van Cleef & Arpels's Bois d'Iris carries a Favourite verdict, an elemental-led wear.

Bois d'Iris is a divisive, beautiful skin scent - either a love-at-first-sniff, quietly luxurious iris, or a frustratingly fleeting and hard-to-detect whisper. Don't expect beast-mode; this is for those who embrace subtlety.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Subtle
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
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Bois d'Iris Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Salt100%
Heartas listed
Iris100%
Baseas listed
Vetiver55%
Ambergris45%

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 Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its intimate sillage and clean, refined iris profile make it perfect for office wear or casual elegance where a subtle presence is preferred. It's too understated for truly formal events or active sport, but its quiet sophistication suits a relaxed date or a cosy evening.

About

Bois d'Iris opens with a subtle kiss of salt, quickly blossoming into the soft, rooty embrace of iris. This isn't a harsh, powdery iris, but one balanced beautifully with a warm, almost vanilla-like sweetness. As it dries, woody vetiver and a hint of ambergris emerge, creating a clean yet sophisticated backdrop that feels elegant and slightly enigmatic, sometimes even a little smoky.

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