Bois Talisman
“Bois Talisman by Dior is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men”
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Respected, if divisive — a vanilla, smoky composition with a woody undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Francis Kurkdjian crafted Bois Talisman for Dior, launching it in 2025 as a woody Oriental fragrance that blends the warmth of vanilla and sugar with the smoky depth of cedarwood. This composition is an olfactory exploration of contrasts — sweet and smoky, comforting and mysterious. The top notes of vanilla are immediately inviting, while the heart of sugar adds a touch of indulgence before settling into the grounding base of smoke and cedarwood.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply Bois Talisman in light layers — the top note of vanilla is immediate but fades within an hour. The smoky base takes over after that, so one or two sprays will ensure a steady warmth throughout the day.
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 quiet confidence of an evening spent in candlelit contemplation, where vanilla and smoky notes create a cocoon of warmth and intimacy.
Fig. 01 — Bois Talisman, Dior
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