Van Cleef & Arpels Bois Doré

Notes, performance and price

Van Cleef & Arpels Bois Doré is a unisex vanilla, sweet, woody and almond fragrance, released in 2017.

It opens with Black Pepper and Mineral notes, a heart of Vanilla, Almond, Tobacco and Cedar, and dries down to Tonka Bean, Teak Wood and Musk.

On skin it lasts around 6 hours, projects 6/10, leaves 4/10 sillage.

Van Cleef & Arpels Bois Doré is a cheaper alternative to

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

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Frequently asked questions about Van Cleef & Arpels Bois Doré

What does Van Cleef & Arpels Bois Doré smell like?

Van Cleef & Arpels Bois Doré is a unisex vanilla, sweet, woody and almond fragrance, released in 2017. It opens with Black Pepper and Mineral notes, a heart of Vanilla, Almond, Tobacco and Cedar, and dries down to Tonka Bean, Teak Wood and Musk.

How long does Van Cleef & Arpels Bois Doré last?

On skin, Van Cleef & Arpels Bois Doré lasts around 6 hours on skin, projects 6/10, leaves 4/10 sillage.

What smells similar to Van Cleef & Arpels Bois Doré?

The closest alternative to Van Cleef & Arpels Bois Doré is Jenny Glow Myrrh & Bean with an estimated similarity of 84%. AltScent tracks 5 scent-matched alternatives.

Which Van Cleef & Arpels Bois Doré dupe is cheapest?

Jenny Glow Myrrh & Bean, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than Van Cleef & Arpels Bois Doré.

Which Van Cleef & Arpels Bois Doré dupe lasts longest?

Lattafa Perfumes Ameer Al Oudh Intense Oud, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Van Cleef & Arpels Bois Doré.

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