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Van Cleef & ArpelsCollection Extraordinaire

Bois d'Iris (EDP)

2009

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Versions Timeline

2009

Bois d'Iris (Original Release)

Price Range
$185 – $247

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Émilie Coppermann

"Bois d'Iris is a refined woody iris fragrance launched in 2009 as part of Collection Extraordinaire. Its character is built around cool, dry iris with cedar, vetiver, incense, and a subtle marine-amber effect. The composition balances powdery floral facets with driftwood-like woods and mineral saltiness. As it develops, vanilla and ambergris soften the structure and create a warmer, sweeter drydown. The fragrance remains restrained rather than heavily floral, giving it a polished and quietly luxurious presence. Although sometimes classified as feminine, its woody, powdery, and ambered profile makes it well suited to unisex wear."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Fall
Winter

Ideal Weather

Mild
Cold
Cloudy
Dry

Moods

Elegant
Calm
Sophisticated
Serene
Luxurious
Mysterious

Occasions

Daily Use
Work
Meeting
Dinner
Formal
Date

Fun Facts

Bois d'Iris is associated with a driftwood-on-the-seashore impression rather than a conventional floral iris style.

The fragrance combines iris, incense, ambergris, and vanilla to create a cool-to-warm development.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/8h
Top Notes
1x
SweetResinousWoodyPowderyEarthyOrientalAquatic

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–1h 12m

sweet notes
frankincense
Middle Notes

1h 12m–3h 36m

woody notes
cedar
iris
vetiver
Base Notes

3h 36m–8h

ambergris
labdanum
myrrh
vanilla notes

Performance

Longevity
80%

Long-lasting (6-8h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“Bois d'Iris is generally experienced as a soft yet penetrating woody iris with a dry, cool, powdery opening. Iris and driftwood-like woods are supported by vetiver, incense, ambergris, and a salty marine nuance. The drydown becomes smoother, sweeter, and more vanillic while retaining its restrained, minimalist character. Its overall effect is refined, atypical, enchanting, and quietly luxurious. Discontinuation status is not confirmed.”

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