The initial notes of this scent remind me vaguely of Hinoki's crisp cedar note accented by thyme and turpentine, replaced in Classic 1920 by lemon, and basil. This top note, which is exceptionally clean without overbearing on the nose with overwhelming citrus zest, fades majestically into a glorious chypre blend. Haitian Vetiver plays an important role, not to be outdone by the subtle lavender, apricot, and floral bouquet, touched up with pimento and nutmeg. Of course there's also the Chinese citron and bergamot, which provide the citrus heart to the body of this scent. And to top it all off, the coup de grace, Antilles sandalwood with notes of amber, ambregris, and musk. The result is a refreshing, classically sexy fragrance that's brilliant day and night, rain or shine. A truly stunning accomplishment, one we're proud to have here in the Apothecary.
Chinese Citron, Haitian Vetiver, Antilles Sandalwood, amber, Caraway,
Tobacco, Musk, Ambregris, Lavender, Apricot, Jasmine, Rose, Osmanthus,
Cedar, Pimento, Basil, Juniper, Nutmeg, Lemon, Bergamot
Bois 1920 was founded, as the name implies, in 1920 by Guido Galardi. What's not implied in the title is the rich history behind the brand, which was actually shelved in 1925 due to Guido's son, Renato's, lack of interest in perfume. Fortunately for fragrance fanatics around the world, Guido's grandson, Enzo, rediscovered the world of scent in 1985 and began playing with his first formulations educated by the trail left by Guido. 20 years later, from Enzo's passion emerged Bois 1920. BOIS, which is actually an acronym rather than the French word "bois" for wood, stands for Bottega Italiana dello Spigo, or Italian Lavender Workshop.
Made in Italy 100ml |
