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Bois 1920 Elite Iii
Bois 1920

Elite Iii

woody
yellow floral
white floral
aldehydic
warm spicy
rose
sweet
EDP · 2019 · unisex

Bois 1920 is an Italian niche house known for sophisticated, architectural fragrances that prioritize quality ingredients and precise composition. Elite III, released in 2019, exemplifies the brand's approach to modern elegance.

Elite III opens with crisp aldehydes and black currant, immediately establishing a sharp, aromatic character before settling into a lush floral heart. Ylang-ylang, rose, orange blossom, and jasmine create a warm, creamy floralscape with subtle spice underneath. The base pulls everything down with sandalwood, patchouli, and incense, grounding the composition with woody depth and resinous warmth. The overall DNA is distinctly feminine-leaning but structured enough to work across genders, balancing aldehydic freshness with sensual florals and earthy woods.

This is a fragrance for someone who wants polished florals without the sweetness, someone who appreciates complexity and nuance. It works equally well as a daytime office scent or an evening wear option depending on your projection preferences. Elite III appeals to those drawn to The Homesteader, The Sensualist, and The Tactician.

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Main Accordsreported by community
woody
100%
yellow floral
75%
white floral
75%
aldehydic
75%
warm spicy
50%
rose
50%
sweet
50%
fresh
50%
patchouli
50%
floral
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
Aldehydes
Aldehydes
The chemical family that created modern perfumery, aldehydes were first used prominently in Chanel N°5 (1921), adding a soapy, abstract, almost metallic sparkle that lifted the fragrance above anything previously possible. They don't smell like anything in nature; their effect is more textural than aromatic. Aldehydic fragrances feel luminous, sophisticated, and distinctly 20th century.
Black Currant
Black Currant
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Ylang-Ylang
Ylang-Ylang
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.
Orange Blossom
Orange Blossom
Sweeter and more honeyed than neroli (both come from the same tree), orange blossom is a floral note with a warm, almost edible quality. It floats between citrus and floral families, adding richness without weight. A signature note of classic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern perfumery.
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.
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.
Patchouli
Patchouli
Dense, earthy, and darkly sweet, patchouli is the scent of damp soil and dried herbs with an almost chocolatey richness. It polarizes people because in high concentrations it's overwhelming, but as a supporting note it adds depth and longevity that almost nothing else can match. The backbone of countless oriental and chypre fragrances.
Incense
Incense
The dry, smoky, slightly woody scent of burning resin, incense in perfumery usually means frankincense or similar resins, adding a contemplative, almost spiritual quality. It creates distance and mystery, making fragrances feel larger than they are. A hallmark of niche, serious perfumery.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The HomesteaderBest match84% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

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

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The Sensualist84% match
You fill the room without trying.

Warm, smooth, projecting. Leather, tobacco, dry amber, bold woods.

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The Tactician82% match
Precision over excess. Always.

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

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Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.
Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.
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Scent Profile
woody100%yellow floral75%white floral75%aldehydic75%warm spicy50%
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Bois 1920 Elite Iii— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Elite Iii is $3.99. Without a coupon the lowest price is $3.99. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

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Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Bois 1920 fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

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Cheapest price for Bois 1920 Elite Iii? +
$3.99 at ScentSplit. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Bois 1920 Elite Iii smell like? +
Bois 1920 is an Italian niche house known for sophisticated, architectural fragrances that prioritize quality ingredients and precise composition. Elite III, released in 2019, exemplifies the brand's approach to modern elegance. Elite III opens with crisp aldehydes and black currant, immediately establishing a sharp, aromatic character before settling into a lush floral heart. Ylang-ylang, rose, orange blossom, and jasmine create a warm, creamy floralscape with subtle spice underneath. The base pulls everything down with sandalwood, patchouli, and incense, grounding the composition with woody depth and resinous warmth. The overall DNA is distinctly feminine-leaning but structured enough to work across genders, balancing aldehydic freshness with sensual florals and earthy woods. This is a fragrance for someone who wants polished florals without the sweetness, someone who appreciates complexity and nuance. It works equally well as a daytime office scent or an evening wear option depending on your projection preferences. Elite III appeals to those drawn to The Homesteader, The Sensualist, and The Tactician.
What are the notes in Bois 1920 Elite Iii? +
Top: Aldehydes, Black Currant. Heart: Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Orange Blossom, Jasmine. Base: Sandalwood, Patchouli, Incense.
What other fragrances smell like Bois 1920 Elite Iii? +
Based on shared notes, Roberto Cavalli Florence Blossom for women (Sandalwood, Patchouli, Rose, Orange Blossom), Givenchy My Givenchy Dream for women (Sandalwood, Patchouli, Rose, Jasmine), Khadlaj Sensuos Night (Sandalwood, Patchouli, Rose, Jasmine), Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Romancea Fakhama (Sandalwood, Patchouli, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine), Rasasi Safina (Sandalwood, Patchouli, Ylang-Ylang, Rose) may smell similar to Elite Iii.
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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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