Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Iris

Notes, performance and price

Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Iris is a feminine iris, earthy, powdery and woody fragrance, released in 2009.

It opens with Salt, a heart of Iris, and dries down to Vetiver and Ambergris.

On skin it lasts around 5 hours, projects 5/10, leaves 3/10 sillage.

Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Iris is a cheaper alternative to

• Dior Bois d'Argent — see its dupes
• Christian Louboutin Loubirouge — see its dupes

Looking for a cheaper dupe? See 5 scent-matched alternatives to Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Iris.

• LPDO Bois Intense

  Evokes the same powdery, woody iris and warm ambergris character of Bois d'Iris, offering a slightly richer, resinous dry-down.

• La Martina Adios Pampamia Mujer
• Alexandria Fragrances Silver Wood
• Pendora Scents Intense Wayfarer
• Fragrance World iS Intense

Frequently asked questions about Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Iris

What does Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Iris smell like?

Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Iris is a feminine iris, earthy, powdery and woody fragrance, released in 2009. It opens with Salt, a heart of Iris, and dries down to Vetiver and Ambergris.

How long does Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Iris last?

On skin, Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Iris lasts around 5 hours on skin, projects 5/10, leaves 3/10 sillage.

What smells similar to Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Iris?

The closest alternative to Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Iris is LPDO Bois Intense with an estimated similarity of 88%. AltScent tracks 5 scent-matched alternatives.

Which Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Iris dupe is cheapest?

Pendora Scents Intense Wayfarer, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Iris.

Which Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Iris dupe lasts longest?

Fragrance World iS Intense, at about 8h on skin, against about 5h for Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Iris.

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