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Bois 1920

1920

fresh spicy
aromatic
woody
fruity
powdery
floral
citrus
EDP · 2005 · unisex

Bois 1920 is an Italian niche house founded in the early 2000s with a focus on woody, aromatic compositions that emphasize natural ingredients and classical perfumery traditions. The brand takes its name from a pivotal year in fragrance history and positions itself as a modern interpreter of vintage sensibilities.

1920 opens with a spicy-aromatic burst, combining bergamot's brightness with nutmeg and basil for an herbal, slightly peppery top that immediately signals sophistication. The heart unfolds into a floral landscape of lavender, rose, and jasmine, grounded by osmanthus and juniper berries that add an herbal, almost woody character. The base settles into a dry woody structure, with sandalwood and cedar providing warmth while vetiver adds a slightly earthy dimension, all anchored by amber for subtle richness. The overall profile balances freshness with classic masculine undertones, never veering into overly sweet or powdery territory despite those accords present in the opening.

This is a well-composed fragrance for someone seeking an aromatic woody that works across seasons without demanding too much attention. It suits the person who appreciates classical construction and subtle spice, performing equally well during cooler months or as a professional daytime scent. 1920 aligns with The Tactician, The Aristocrat, and The Homesteader.

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Main Accordsreported by community
fresh spicy
100%
aromatic
100%
woody
100%
fruity
50%
powdery
50%
floral
50%
citrus
50%
lavender
50%
green
50%
herbal
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
Apricot
Apricot
Velvety, warm, and slightly honeyed, apricot is the most sensual of the stone fruits in perfumery. It has a jammy richness alongside its freshness, and a slightly almond-like facet from its stone. Pairs beautifully with white florals and musks in compositions that want warmth and femininity without heaviness.
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Warm, woody, and softly spiced with a slight sweetness that makes it gentler than clove or pepper. Nutmeg adds a quiet, autumnal warmth to fragrances without sharpness. It blends seamlessly into woody and oriental bases, acting more as a supporting character than a lead note.
Basil
Basil
Sweet, spicy, and vividly herbal, basil has a green freshness with slightly anise-like and peppery facets that make it more complex than most culinary herbs. In perfumery it adds a lively, Mediterranean quality and pairs beautifully with citrus and woody notes. An underused note that rewards those who seek it out.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Lavender
Lavender
One of perfumery's most essential and beloved notes, clean, herbal, and slightly sweet with a calming, familiar quality that works in almost any context. Lavender is simultaneously the most versatile and the most human of ingredients: it appears in barbershop colognes, romantic florals, and sophisticated orientals alike. A note that simply works.
Osmanthus
Osmanthus
Apricot-like, leathery, and floral all at once, osmanthus is one of the most beloved flowers in Chinese culture and one of the most interesting in Western perfumery. Its dried-fruit, suede-like quality makes it feel simultaneously sweet and sophisticated. A note that elevates almost everything it touches.
Rose
Rose
The queen of floral notes and the most-used ingredient in fine perfumery. Real rose is simultaneously velvety, honeyed, and slightly spicy, nothing like the synthetic candy version. Depending on the variety used, it can anchor a composition or drift through it like a ghost, adding warmth without dominating.
Jasmine
Jasmine
Intoxicating, heady, and slightly animalic, jasmine is one of the few flowers that smells as rich in a bottle as it does climbing a garden wall at dusk. It has an almost fleshy, indolic quality that stops it reading as purely 'clean.' Jasmine is a workhorse in both feminine and masculine perfumery, adding depth and soul.
Juniper Berries
Juniper Berries
Dry, piney, and slightly citrusy, juniper is the botanical soul of gin, with a resinous, slightly spicy freshness that is entirely its own. In perfumery it adds a crisp, outdoorsy quality that bridges woody and spicy families. Used in masculine fragrances to evoke cold mountain air, stone trails, and bracing northern landscapes.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
Vetiver
Vetiver
Earthy, smoky, and complex, vetiver root is extracted from a grass native to India and has a scent that is simultaneously rooty, woody, and slightly lemony. It's one of perfumery's great base notes: tenacious, unisex, and endlessly adaptable. A fragrance built around vetiver feels grounded and deeply confident.
Cedar
Cedar
Amber
Amber
A warm, resinous accord rather than a single ingredient, amber is typically built from labdanum, benzoin, and vanilla to create a rich, honeyed, almost solar warmth. It's the quintessential base-note family, adding a comforting richness that makes fragrances feel complete. The difference between a fragrance feeling cold and feeling alive.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The TacticianBest match87% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

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The Aristocrat87% match
Timeless doesn't try. It simply is.

Cool, clean, commanding. Heritage aromatics, classic citrus, dry fougères, refined woods.

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The Homesteader83% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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fresh spicy100%aromatic100%woody100%fruity50%powdery50%

Bois 1920 1920— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

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What does Bois 1920 1920 smell like? +
Bois 1920 is an Italian niche house founded in the early 2000s with a focus on woody, aromatic compositions that emphasize natural ingredients and classical perfumery traditions. The brand takes its name from a pivotal year in fragrance history and positions itself as a modern interpreter of vintage sensibilities. 1920 opens with a spicy-aromatic burst, combining bergamot's brightness with nutmeg and basil for an herbal, slightly peppery top that immediately signals sophistication. The heart unfolds into a floral landscape of lavender, rose, and jasmine, grounded by osmanthus and juniper berries that add an herbal, almost woody character. The base settles into a dry woody structure, with sandalwood and cedar providing warmth while vetiver adds a slightly earthy dimension, all anchored by amber for subtle richness. The overall profile balances freshness with classic masculine undertones, never veering into overly sweet or powdery territory despite those accords present in the opening. This is a well-composed fragrance for someone seeking an aromatic woody that works across seasons without demanding too much attention. It suits the person who appreciates classical construction and subtle spice, performing equally well during cooler months or as a professional daytime scent. 1920 aligns with The Tactician, The Aristocrat, and The Homesteader.
What are the notes in Bois 1920 1920? +
Top: Apricot, Bergamot, Nutmeg, Basil. Heart: Lavender, Osmanthus, Rose, Jasmine, Juniper Berries. Base: Sandalwood, Vetiver, Cedar, Amber.
What other fragrances smell like Bois 1920 1920? +
Based on shared notes, Armaf Marjan Orange (Sandalwood, Vetiver, Lavender, Rose), Armaf Beau Acute (Sandalwood, Vetiver, Lavender, Rose), Rasasi Royale Blue for men (Sandalwood, Cedar, Lavender, Rose), Boadicea The Victorious Lavish (Sandalwood, Vetiver, Rose, Bergamot), Maison Francis Kurkdjian Amyris Femme Extrait de Parfum for women (Sandalwood, Vetiver, Jasmine, Bergamot) may smell similar to 1920.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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