Van Cleef & Arpels
Bois d'Iris
What Bois d'Iris smells like
Powdery starchy iris and dry vetiver evoking a sun-drenched library of quiet luxury, for the contemplative writer.
Feels like
Dust motes dancing in a sunbeam · A vintage lipstick tube on a vanity · The scent of old books in a quiet study · Salt drying on skin after a sea breeze · Polished driftwood on a minimalist table · A freshly ironed linen shirt
Mood: Understated, Refined, Introspective, Calm, Elegant
Where to wear it: Minimalist art gallery, Quiet library or study, High-end boutique, Intimate dinner
Main accords
iris, earthy, powdery, woody, violet, amber, aromatic, animalic, salty
Notes
Top notes: Salt
Heart notes: Iris
Base notes: Vetiver, Ambergris