Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Amber
100%
Woody
81%
Iris
69%
Powdery
63%
Vanilla
62%
Sweet
56%
Balsamic
55%
Earthy
52%
Violet
49%
Marine
48%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Amber, Woody, and Iris) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Amber, Woody, Iris, and Powdery among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Amber, Woody, Iris, and Powdery among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
Bois d'IrisbyVan Cleef & Arpelsis a fragrance for women.Bois d'Iriswas launched in 2009. The nose behind this fragrance is Emilie Bevierre-Coppermann.Van Cleef & Arpels is launching a luxurious line which includes 6 fragrances in September 2009, created in cooperation with various perfumers. Their flacons are identical, massive and made of glass, decorated with simple black tops, while their compositions are very special and of high quality because of expensive raw materials used in creation of the fragrances.Collection Extraordinaireincludes:Gardenia Petale, nose: Nathalie Feisthauer,Orchidee Vanille, nose: Randa Hammami,Lys Carmin, nose: Nathalie Gracia-Cetto,Muguet Blanc, nose: Antoine Maisondieu,Bois d'Iris, nose: Emilie Coppermann,Cologne Noire, nose: Mark Buxton.The fragrances will be available in amount of 75 ml (1.5 oz) EDP, for about 130 Euro. They will be sold in boutiques of Van Cleef & Arpels and in selective stores. Inspired by Haute Couture fashion line, Haute Couture perfume collection is made as a very luxurious and authentic one.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Bois d'Iris office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.