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Bois 1920 Virtu
Bois 1920

Virtu

woody
warm spicy
fresh spicy
citrus
amber
aromatic
oud
EDT · 2016 · unisex

Bois 1920 is an Italian niche house known for crafting fragrances centered on woody and aromatic themes, often drawing inspiration from raw materials and minimalist composition. The brand's focus on clarity and ingredient quality sets it apart in the crowded niche segment.

Virtu opens with bright bergamot and grapefruit over warm cardamom and incense, creating an immediate spiced freshness. The heart deepens this spice with more cardamom alongside resinous incense and earthy patchouli, establishing a contemplative character. The base is where Virtu truly settles, as oud, vetiver, and patchouli anchor the fragrance in woody, slightly smoky territory. The overall profile balances warmth and sophistication -- it reads as aromatic and woody with consistent spice throughout, never veering into sweetness.

This is a fragrance for someone seeking substance without spectacle. Virtu works well in cooler months when its incense and oud feel most appropriate, though the citrus top gives it enough brightness for year-round wear. It suits unisex tastes that lean toward contemplative, spiced woods rather than crowd-pleasing sweetness. If you're drawn to fragrances like The Homesteader, The Mystic, and The Sensualist, Virtu will likely resonate.

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Main Accordsreported by community
woody
100%
warm spicy
100%
fresh spicy
75%
citrus
75%
amber
75%
aromatic
50%
oud
50%
earthy
50%
smoky
50%
balsamic
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.
cardamom
cardamom
Aromatic, warm, and slightly eucalyptus-like with a spiced green freshness that is entirely its own. Cardamom is one of the most elegant spice notes in perfumery, exotic without being heavy, warm without being sweet. It appears frequently in Middle Eastern-inspired fragrances and modern masculine compositions.
grapefruit
grapefruit
Bittersweet and juicy with a faintly metallic zing that sets it apart from sweeter citrus notes. Grapefruit is uniquely energising, it reads as clean and modern rather than traditionally 'citrusy.' It pairs effortlessly with musks, making it a staple of office-safe, all-day 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.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
cardamom
cardamom
Aromatic, warm, and slightly eucalyptus-like with a spiced green freshness that is entirely its own. Cardamom is one of the most elegant spice notes in perfumery, exotic without being heavy, warm without being sweet. It appears frequently in Middle Eastern-inspired fragrances and modern masculine compositions.
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.
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.
Base · 3–12 hrs
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.
oud
oud
The most prized and expensive raw material in perfumery, a resinous wood produced by agarwood trees infected with a specific mold. Real oud is animalic, smoky, leathery, and sometimes medicinal, with enormous lasting power. It anchors the great Middle Eastern fragrances and has become the defining luxury note of contemporary perfumery.
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.
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.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The HomesteaderBest match85% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

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

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The Mystic85% match
You wear what others can't place — and that's exactly the point.

Warm incense, dry resins, airy woods, smoke with softness. Never obvious.

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The Sensualist85% match
You fill the room without trying.

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

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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%warm spicy100%fresh spicy75%citrus75%amber75%

Bois 1920 Virtu— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

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Frequently asked questions

What does Bois 1920 Virtu smell like? +
Bois 1920 is an Italian niche house known for crafting fragrances centered on woody and aromatic themes, often drawing inspiration from raw materials and minimalist composition. The brand's focus on clarity and ingredient quality sets it apart in the crowded niche segment. Virtu opens with bright bergamot and grapefruit over warm cardamom and incense, creating an immediate spiced freshness. The heart deepens this spice with more cardamom alongside resinous incense and earthy patchouli, establishing a contemplative character. The base is where Virtu truly settles, as oud, vetiver, and patchouli anchor the fragrance in woody, slightly smoky territory. The overall profile balances warmth and sophistication -- it reads as aromatic and woody with consistent spice throughout, never veering into sweetness. This is a fragrance for someone seeking substance without spectacle. Virtu works well in cooler months when its incense and oud feel most appropriate, though the citrus top gives it enough brightness for year-round wear. It suits unisex tastes that lean toward contemplative, spiced woods rather than crowd-pleasing sweetness. If you're drawn to fragrances like The Homesteader, The Mystic, and The Sensualist, Virtu will likely resonate.
What are the notes in Bois 1920 Virtu? +
Top: bergamot, cardamom, grapefruit, incense. Heart: cardamom, incense, patchouli. Base: incense, oud, patchouli, vetiver.
What other fragrances smell like Bois 1920 Virtu? +
Based on shared notes, Hiram Green Arcadia (incense, oud, incense, bergamot), Lattafa Unisex Velvet Oud Fragrances 6291106069525 (incense, oud, incense, patchouli), Goldfield & Banks Desert Rosewood (oud, patchouli, incense, patchouli), Francesca Bianchi The Dark Side (patchouli, vetiver, patchouli, incense), Francesca Bianchi The Dark Side - Sublime Oil (patchouli, vetiver, patchouli, incense) may smell similar to Virtu.
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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