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BOIS 1920 Classic 1920 Eau de Toilette 100 ml

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I suppose I shouldn't be all that surprised at my sudden discovery, because several of the positive comments here and on Fragrantica are from women. Women are probably the most complementary of it.....often comparing it favorably to such things as Coromandel and Prada Amber. The top note here is an extremely sweet candied orange, at once bright yet so viscous I feel as if I'm inhaling a jar of marmalade. The citrus syrup persists into the heart of the scent, where it is seasoned with cinnamon and supported by very sweet amber. There are some floral notes floating about as well, predominantly a bright, clean jasmine, but they are very much subsidiary to the sweet stuff.

The story all began in the 1920 when the grandfather Guido Galardi starts experimenting, the first formulas in his tiny workshop in Florence. He began collecting the “Spigo” (Lavander flowers) which ripens on the Florentine hills. His pursuit mixes different expressive features: essential oils, scented solutions, perfumed bags. All these characteristics inspire and shape the brand Bottega Italiana Spigo 1920 (BOIS 1920) which acquires a worldwide importance over the years along with recognised rewards. In 2012 Bois 1920 was selected among the best five olfactory expressions at the FiFi Awards (the Oscars of perfumery) in New York. The story all began in the 1920 when the grandfather Guido Galardi starts experimenting, the first formulas in his tiny workshop in Florence. He began collecting the “ Spigo” ( Lavander flowers) which blooms on the Florentine hills. His pursuit mixes different expressive features: essential oils, scented solutions, perfumed bags. All these characteristics inspire and shape the brand Bottega Italiana Spigo 1920 (BOIS 1920) which acquires a worldwide importance over the years along with recognised rewards. In 2012 Bois 1920 was selected among the best five olfactory expressions at the FiFi Awards (the Oscars of perfumery) in New York. Today Bois 1920 represents the added value in the niche perfumery sector playing an active role towards new olfactory versions that need to be explored and worn. A role that engage, inspire and harmonize our senses. Artisan Perfumes Florence Bottega Italiana Spigo From the first formulas in the artisan workshop to the research perfected over time, Bottega Italiana Spigo is among the five olfactory expressions worldwide. Bois 1920 is a brand that expresses the Galardi family’s passion for the art of perfume making which is handed down from one generation to another. Passion that livens up, inspires and carefully enriches their line of 30 fragrances today. Moreover, the raw materials research combines tradition and innovation, for a harmony of unique and charming olfactory compositions.Today Bois 1920 represents the added value in the niche perfumery sector playing an active role in new olfactory versions that need to be explored and worn. A role that engages, inspires and harmonizes our senses.

The story all began in the 1920s when the grandfather Guido Galardi started experimenting the first formulas in his tiny workshop in Florence. He began collecting the Spigo (Lavander flowers) which ripens on the Florentine hills. His pursuit mixes different expressive features: essential oils, scented solutions, perfumed bags. The opening of RP is the only part that is a little bit challenging for me, and that's probably BECAUSE of the patchouli (and a certain herbal smell). But within 10-15 minutes, it starts to blend with other pleasing notes, which are the REAL stars of the show. Bois 1920 è un marchio di profumi artigianali di Firenze che esprime la passione della famiglia Galardi per l’ arte profumiera che si tramanda oramai da decenni. Passione che anima, coinvolge ed arricchisce con accuratezza la linea, oggi di oltre 30 fragranze. La ricerca delle materie prime inoltre fonde tradizione e innovazione insieme, per un’armonia di composizioni olfattive uniche ed accattivanti. This fragrance, to me, is primarily dominated, not by patchouli, but by lightly smoky amber, benzoin and vanilla. After the first few minutes, that's pretty much what it develops into, and it's all rather linear. It gets better and softer as time goes on, and winds up being an extremely pleasing vanilla (mainly) scent to me. The vanilla sometimes seems to even take on a little bit of a chocolatey smell to me, similar to Noir de Noir in its later dry down (which is the best part of the fragrance). Bois 1920 is a brand of artisan perfumes from Florence that expresses the Galardi family’s passion for the art of perfume – making which is handed down from one generation to another. The passion that livens up inspires and carefully enriches our line, of over 30 fragrances today. Moreover, the raw materials research combines tradition and innovation, for harmony of unique and charming olfactory compositions.

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I love chocolate and vanilla, but the thing that draws the line for me at being unable to wear it is a noticeably feminine powdery smell most of the way through. I love powdery scents, too, and have several of them. But this one just yelled out "feminine" to me, so it's just not going to be my cup of tea. But this is just my take on it. Obviously, many men enjoy it, so if any of this sounds like something you might be interested in, I would encourage you to sample it. It's a very nice, quality fragrance, IMO, that I would say is very much under the radar. Although it is listed as a unisex fragrance, I don't think I would ever be fully comfortable wearing it. Don't get me wrong, the smell itself is VERY nice. But it's nicer for women, IMO, not me. So I'll be giving it to my wife. The Bois 1920 Discovery set is the perfect way to introduce yourself to this supreme collection of fine fragrances. Depending on availability, your set will include a mix of branded and non-branded sample vials. Each vial contains approx 1.5ml of juice.

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