WS-C-2007

Bois des Iles

2007Men

woody up front, then powdery, settling into amber.

Bois des Iles by Chanel is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women. Bois des Iles was launched in 2007. The nose behind this fragrance is Ernest Beaux. Top notes are Aldehydes, Coriander, Neroli, Peach, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Iris, Orris Root, Jasmine, Rose, Lilac and Lily-of-the-Valley;…

woody powdery amber aldehydic

Nose: Ernest Beaux

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Aldehydes, Coriander, Neroli, Peach, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange
Heart· 2–4h
Ylang-Ylang, Iris, Orris Root, Jasmine, Rose, Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley
Drydown· 6h+
Sandalwood, Amber, Benzoin, Tonka Bean, Opoponax, Vanilla, Musk, Vetiver

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

79%

74%

55%

49%

48%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Fall38%Winter26%Spring23%Summer13%Day65%Night35%Wears unisex56%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Bois des Iles smell like?

woody up front, then powdery, settling into amber. Dominant accords: woody, powdery, amber.

What notes are in Bois des Iles?

Top: Aldehydes, Coriander, Neroli, Peach, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange. Heart: Ylang-Ylang, Iris, Orris Root, Jasmine, Rose, Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley. Base: Sandalwood, Amber, Benzoin, Tonka Bean, Opoponax, Vanilla, Musk, Vetiver.

How long does Bois des Iles last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Bois des Iles loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Bois des Iles best for?

Fall is the top pick (38%). Winter is second at 26%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Bois des Iles?

Day wear leads at 65%. Night is a secondary pick at 35%.

Is Bois des Iles for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 56% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Bois des Iles?

Composed by Ernest Beaux. Released in 2007.