BergamotOpens with
SandalwoodHeart
ResinsDries down to
Also asEau de Toilette · 2007 →
Jacques PolgeThe nose · 76 fragrances · also made Allure Homme Edition Blanche Eau de Parfum (2014)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Chanel · Sold as feminine
Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum
The gentle hum of a city park at dusk, where the soft rustle of leaves meets the subtle warmth of vanilla and woodsmoke.
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Bois des Iles Eau de ParfumPremium · $100–250
52%Similar accords, often for lessElle L'aime A La Folie · Lolita LempickaMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2016 by Chanel and crafted by Jacques Polge, Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum is an Oriental Woody fragrance that embodies the elegance and sophistication for which Chanel is renowned. The composition opens with a bright citrus blend of bergamot and mandarin orange, providing a fresh and invigorating start. This gives way to the warmth of ylang-ylang and woody notes, creating a harmonious balance between lightness and depth. Sandalwood and resins add an earthy richness, while vanilla and tonka bean bring a touch of sweetness and comfort.
This fragrance has moderate longevity and sillage, so aim for two sprays to allow the citrus notes to give way to the deeper woody and amber tones. It's best suited for daytime wear when you want a scent that is both fresh and warm without overpowering others.
Fig. 01 — Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum, Chanel
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Jacques Polge
The architect of ChanelJacques Polge served as the in-house perfumer at Chanel for over three decades — from 1978 to 2013 — making him one of the most influential figures in modern perfumery.
“I consider that the time involved in the creation is nothing compared to the time the fragrance lives.”
Jacques Polge · The Scotsman ('Channelling Chanel'), c. 2005 (web archive date 28 Feb 2019)
The Bois des Iles line
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Designer Chanel
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The originalBois des Iles Eau de ParfumChanel · Premium · $100–250Lolita Lempicka · 2014Elle L'aime A La FolieShares 4 of its 7 notes$40–100★ 4.04 (266)
With Chanel Allure Homme Edition Blanche Eau de Parfum
Adds aromatic; shares bergamot and sandalwood and 1 more note.
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 49%, disliked or hated by 7%.