Fragrance / 1926Fragrance / 1926Bois Des Iles Parfum by Chanel is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Bois Des Iles Parfum was launched in 1926. The nose behind this fragrance is Ernest Beaux. The fragrance features Sandalwood, Gingerbread, Ylang-Ylang, Vetiver, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Damask Rose, Jasmine and Bitter Almond. "A warm, woody scent created in 1926 by Master Perfumer Ernest Beaux, BOIS DES ILES is evocative of a stroll through an autumnal forest. Dry and spicy notes derived from precious woods spiral into a heart of sweet flowers. Now, this rare composition is offered in a parfum; the most powerful, concentrated form of fragrance and the fullest expression of the perfumer's art."It is also described as an invitation to travel. Its woody composition features oriental notes that evoke exotic destinations with Sandalwood and Ylang-Ylang blossoms from the Comoros. Bois de Iles is a mysterious, faraway continent in itself.Available in a 15 ml bottle.
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Shares jasmine, ylang-ylang, sandalwood; Woody, Sweet, Powdery accords
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Shares ylang-ylang, vetiver; Woody, cinnamon, warm spicy accords
Woody, aromatic, warm spicy accords
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Shares ylang-ylang, sandalwood, vanilla; Woody, Sweet, Powdery accords
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Shares jasmine, ylang-ylang, sandalwood; Woody, Sweet, Powdery accords
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Shares jasmine, ylang-ylang, sandalwood; Woody, Sweet, Powdery accords
Shares jasmine, ylang-ylang, sandalwood; Woody, Powdery, aromatic accords
Shares jasmine, ylang-ylang, sandalwood; Woody, Sweet, Powdery accords
Shares jasmine, ylang-ylang, sandalwood; Woody, warm spicy accords
Shares jasmine, ylang-ylang, sandalwood; Woody, Sweet, vanilla accords
Shares jasmine, sandalwood, vanilla; Woody, Sweet, aromatic accords
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Jasmine
Ylang-Ylang
Sandalwood
Vanilla
Vetiver
Tonka Bean