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Bois d'Argent by Dior — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Bois d'Argent by Dior

Dior· 2004

Bois d'Argent

8.52.2KTypically ~$280

“Powdery iris, incense, and a drop of honey. Quiet-luxury cult favorite; the Dior Privée bottle people actually finish.”

WoodyPowderySweetSpicyCreamy

Perfumer: Annick Ménardo

Scent profile

Top notes

Yemenite frankincense

Heart notes

Somalian myrrh Florentine iris absolute Indonesian patchouli

Base notes

Woody notes Honey Amber Leather

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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94%

Spring

62%

Summer

43%

Fall

100%

Day

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Casual

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Date

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Club

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Formal

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Performance

Longevitylong-lasting

Sillagemoderate

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Sport

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