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Bois 1920 Rebus
Bois 1920

Rebus

powdery
citrus
oud
aromatic
woody
violet
fresh spicy
EDP · 2022 · unisex

Bois 1920 is an Italian niche house founded in 2010, known for creating bold, unconventional fragrances that prioritize raw materials and artistic expression over commercial appeal. The brand has built a reputation for woody and aromatic compositions that often challenge traditional fragrance norms.

Rebus opens with a sharp, powdery blast of bergamot and lemon, tempered by galbanum's green snap and orris root's soft iris quality. The heart reveals a sophisticated pairing of oud with violet and lavender, creating an earthy floral character that leans aromatic rather than sweet. The base doubles down on agarwood, anchoring the composition with sandalwood, musk, and amber, resulting in a dry, woody finish that emphasizes the oud's leathery qualities over its typical animalic richness. The overall effect is restrained and cerebral, with the powdery accords running throughout the entire wear.

Rebus works best for those comfortable with oud's challenging character and who appreciate structured, intellectual fragrances over immediate seduction. It's a cool-weather scent suited to evening wear or introspective moments. Those drawn to its profile should explore The Tactician, The Aristocrat, and The Homesteader.

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Main Accordsreported by community
powdery
100%
citrus
100%
oud
75%
aromatic
75%
woody
75%
violet
75%
fresh spicy
50%
lavender
50%
green
50%
iris
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
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.
Galbanum
Galbanum
One of perfumery's oldest raw materials, a bitter, intensely green resin with a cut-grass, slightly medicinal quality. It's the note that gives vintage green chypres their sharp, naturalistic edge. Galbanum alone is almost unpleasantly aggressive, but in a composition it adds a vivid green freshness that nothing else can match.
Orris Root
Orris Root
Lemon
Lemon
Sharp, clean, and instantly familiar, the pure zest of fresh-cut lemon peel, not the sugary juice. In perfumery it reads as crisp and energising rather than sweet, and is often used to amplify other light notes. It fades quickly, so it's almost always a top note that makes a striking first impression.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Agarwood (Oud)
Agarwood (Oud)
Violet
Violet
Sweet, powdery, and faintly green, violet sits between floral and earthy in a way that feels distinctly old-world glamorous. The leaf and the flower smell quite different: the flower is sugary and delicate, while violet leaf is fresh and slightly vegetal. Together they create a note that feels both nostalgic and current.
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.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Agarwood (Oud)
Agarwood (Oud)
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.
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
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 match86% match
Precision over excess. Always.

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

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The Aristocrat86% 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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Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.
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Scent Profile
powdery100%citrus100%oud75%aromatic75%woody75%
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Bois 1920 Rebus— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Rebus is $200.00. Without a coupon the lowest price is $200.00. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

Are grey market retailers authentic?

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.

Frequently asked questions

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$200.00 at ScentSplit. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Bois 1920 Rebus smell like? +
Bois 1920 is an Italian niche house founded in 2010, known for creating bold, unconventional fragrances that prioritize raw materials and artistic expression over commercial appeal. The brand has built a reputation for woody and aromatic compositions that often challenge traditional fragrance norms. Rebus opens with a sharp, powdery blast of bergamot and lemon, tempered by galbanum's green snap and orris root's soft iris quality. The heart reveals a sophisticated pairing of oud with violet and lavender, creating an earthy floral character that leans aromatic rather than sweet. The base doubles down on agarwood, anchoring the composition with sandalwood, musk, and amber, resulting in a dry, woody finish that emphasizes the oud's leathery qualities over its typical animalic richness. The overall effect is restrained and cerebral, with the powdery accords running throughout the entire wear. Rebus works best for those comfortable with oud's challenging character and who appreciate structured, intellectual fragrances over immediate seduction. It's a cool-weather scent suited to evening wear or introspective moments. Those drawn to its profile should explore The Tactician, The Aristocrat, and The Homesteader.
What are the notes in Bois 1920 Rebus? +
Top: Bergamot, Galbanum, Orris Root, Lemon. Heart: Agarwood (Oud), Violet, Lavender. Base: Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Musk, Amber.
What other fragrances smell like Bois 1920 Rebus? +
Based on shared notes, Bujairami 2000 by Inspired Tuxedo Yves Saint Laurent (Sandalwood, Musk, Violet, Bergamot), Bujairami At Last inspired by Louis Vuitton Myriad (Sandalwood, Musk, Violet, Bergamot), Dua Fragrances Bleu De Leopard (Sandalwood, Musk, Violet, Bergamot), Bujairami Cryptic inspired by Prada Paradoxe Virtual Flower (Sandalwood, Musk, Violet, Bergamot), Bujairami Duo Night Inspired by Layton Exclusif Parfums de Marly (Sandalwood, Musk, Violet, Bergamot) may smell similar to Rebus.
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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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