Bois d’Argent Esprit de Parfum
“Bois d’Argent Esprit de Parfum by Dior is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men”
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Respected, if divisive — a amber, honey composition with a iris undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2025 by Francis Kurkdjian for Dior, Bois d’Argent Esprit de Parfum is a highly concentrated Oriental Woody fragrance that reimagines the iconic Bois d’Argent. This rendition highlights the radiant and velvety quality of Tuscan iris, contrasted with ambroxan and ambergris accents. The composition is further enriched by frankincense and honey, creating a mysterious and intense trail. Kurkdjian aimed to flesh out the addictive 'skin-to-skin' facet of Bois d’Argent, balancing the radiant elegance of iris with new layers of voluptuousness and sensuality.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
Due to its high concentration, a single spritz is sufficient. The fragrance develops fully within an hour, so let it settle before heading out for the evening. Best worn close to skin rather than sprayed liberally in the air.
Francis Kurkdjian
Founding perfumer · 234 fragrances · French
“My creations are an invitation to choose the scent that suits you daily, because I like the idea that each woman and man can express a part of themselves through perfume.”
Maison Francis Kurkdjian was born in 2009 from the encounter between Francis Kurkdjian, a renowned perfumer with scores of successful creations to his name, and Marc Chaya, Co-founder and President of the fragrance house. At only 24, Francis Kurkdjian composed his first perfume, "Le Male" by Jean Paul Gaultier, an international best-seller and game-changer of its time. Instead of relying on a very promising start to his career, he decided, as a precursor, to explore new possibilities and give olfactory creation a new artistic dimension. In keeping with his visionary outlook, in 2001 he set up his tailor-made perfume workshop, against the general tendency of perfume democratization, while constantly putting his know-how and sensibility at the service of the greatest fashion designers (Rick Owens, Hedi Slimane, Riccardo Tisci, Alber Elbaz or John Galliano), as well as the most iconic houses (Dior, Guerlain or Saint-Laurent). From 2003, artists like Sophie Calle, Christian Rizzo or Sarkis called on him to compose his first olfactory compositions - the starting point of his quest to break down the boundaries between different fields and the senses. In 2008, he was named Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres.
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The story behind the bottle.
The subtle shift from day to night in an urban apartment, where the scent of honey and iris subtly transforms as the light fades.
Fig. 01 — Bois d’Argent Esprit de Parfum, Dior
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