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Bois Des Iles Parfum
The scent of a forest path on a crisp fall day, where every step reveals new layers of warmth and spice.
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Bois Des Iles ParfumPremium · $100–250
50%Similar accords, often for lessSatine · LaliqueMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Bois Des Iles Parfum by Chanel, launched in 1926, is a composition crafted by Master Perfumer Ernest Beaux. It evokes the essence of an autumnal forest with its dry and spicy woody notes that spiral into a heart of sweet flowers, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The fragrance's oriental accents, featuring sandalwood and ylang-ylang from the Comoros, invite you on a journey to far-off lands. This parfum concentration is an invitation to experience the fullest expression of Beaux’s artistry.
Apply Bois Des Iles Parfum with a light hand — the parfum concentration means it projects well from close to skin. The spicy notes are prominent at first but give way to the warm woods and florals over time, so layering is unnecessary for daytime wear. For an evening out, a single spritz will linger beautifully.
Fig. 01 — Bois Des Iles Parfum, Chanel
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Ernest Beaux
The man who invented modern perfumeryErnest Beaux is the perfumer who changed everything. Born in Moscow to a Franco-Russian family, he served as an officer in World War I before entering the laboratories of A. Rallet & Co. in Grasse.
“I went to present her with my creations – two series: 1 to 5 and 20 to 24. From these she chose several, including one labelled Number 5.”
Ernest Beaux · Beaux, "Souvenirs d'un parfumeur", Industrie de la Parfumerie, Oct 1946 (trans. via Bois de Jasmin)
The Bois des Iles line
4 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Chanel
More from the house · founded 1921 · France
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 72%, disliked or hated by 4%.