Van Cleef & Arpels 2017 EDP

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Bois Doré

by Fabrice Pellegrin

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Van Cleef & Arpels Bois Doré is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Fabrice Pellegrin. Bois Doré opens with Pebbles and Pepper, settles into a heart of Cedar, Vanilla, Tobacco, and Almond, and dries down to a base of Musk, Teak, and Tonka Bean. Van Cleef & Arpels's Bois Doré carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A smooth, luxurious embrace of almond and vanilla that manages to be both comforting and chic. While some moan about performance, let it macerate and it'll transform into a quiet beast - intimate, but utterly addictive.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Luxurious
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Bois Doré Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pepper50%
Pebbles50%
Heartas listed
Vanilla32%
Almond27%
Tobacco23%
Cedar18%
Baseas listed
Tonka Bean45%
Teak32%
Musk23%

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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

This scent is perfect for intimate settings and daily wear, thanks to its soft, creamy profile and moderate sillage, making it office-friendly. Its elegant sophistication also makes it an excellent choice for dates, without being overpowering.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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 Doré opens with a subtle metallic pepper, quickly melting into a beautifully blended heart of creamy almond, warm vanilla, and just enough tobacco to add intrigue. The cedar peeks through as it settles, evolving into a sophisticated, woody dry down with earthy teak, smooth tonka, and a clean musk. It's a vanilla that whispers rather than shouts, never veering into sickly sweet or overtly gourmand territory.

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