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Peyton_fromAD – :
both Bois Blond and Trefle Pur smell like metallic to me so I’m not sure if that is how the “woody” scent is translating to me
xss253Diobtetty – :
It was love at first sniff. And the love got deeper and more intimate in every passing minute. The dry down is beautiful.
I agree with Colin Maillard on how undetectable it smells yet when you get close to it, it’s a strong scent. It’s a very clean and elegant scent. I can’t wait to wear it alone on a rainy day.
I usually layer Bois Blonds with my other floral scents (for instance my dior blooming bouquet smelled too sharp for me this morning so I layered them together) to create a fresh, clean and floral plus non-headache inducing scent. I love how layerable Bois Blonds is. It has a very interesting yet simple notes. The floral notes from my other perfumes diffuses the peppery note which smells like B.O on my skin. Don’t except Bois Blonds to smell expensive, strong but you except it to make you feel fresh, clean and lingering on your skin. It’s a very intimate perfume.
For me, when I wear it alone, it’s very undetectable with no sillage or stay power. But then again, this is more suitable for a humid and hot weather and right now where I’m living is very cold and dry. So I can’t wait to try it on sticky hot days and see if the sillage improves with humidity.
Evgenchik8 – :
Woody and fresh with a masculine edge. It’s pleasant, as everyone else said. I think this would be best for a man, in my opinion. I see it on a fashionable, tall guy. I think a woman could maybe wear it too, but it would have to work well with her skin chemistry.
I smell the sillage across the room and it seems to have decent longevity.
rman72 – :
A wonderful neroli and orange blossom opening that settles into a diaphanous and airy heart of spicy-woody notes. After an hour, there’s still a hint of the citrus-floral opening, but it’s mainly a vetiver and pink pepper skin scent.
It should be noted that perfumer Jerome Epinette is no stranger to breezy citrus-vetiver scents, having also created the masterful Bal d’Afrique. The two scents are completely different, but have a similar woody-translucent effect. Bal d’Afrique has better performance, with its iconic marigold top note persisting into the dry down; in the meantime, Bois Blonds’ top notes have sadly all but faded away. On the other hand, Bois Blonds is less sweet and much more traditionally masculine, so there could be an argument for having both in your wardrobe.
Art 2011 – :
Very zesty and peppery with a bit of a sweet floral hint. I originally tried this and didn’t like it too much since it seemed too masculine and sharp. HOwever, I tried it again today and really like it. It might be because I tried Bergamote Soleil earlier, and while I really liked the smell, I was disappointed with the weak sillage and longevity, even when applied on clothes. Bois Blonds, in comparison, lasts longer and has better sillage. It isn’t as citrusy as Bergamote Soleil, but does have a hint of it. An interesting scent. Would like to have a small bottle of it.
creewcubceddy – :
Liscio,versatile,piacevole,leggerissimo,maschile.
Semplice per rinfrescare le mattine estive.
Perfetto con la mia chimica.Uno dei migliori Atelier.
L’odore e’ buono,moderno e un po speciale.
Il prezzo un po meno.
Try!
Mihalutch – :
Wow wow wow. Atelier Cologne hits it out of the park again. They make such pleasing, fresh, crisp fragrances that I never tire of. The more I smell this, the more I grow to love it. This is so fresh, crisp, warm, comforting. I’m seeing people saying “oh I’ve smelled something like this before” or that it’s nothing new… but to me nothing in the mainstream fragrances smells like this. I’m so sick of the overly floral or sickly sweet fragrances for woman. This is classy, sophisticated, and modern. YES!!!
FriendBryce – :
I love Bois Blonds. It’s just like cooking, a simple and common dish is always the hardest to make, that you have to have everything just right to be perfect (ok as close to it as possible), which is actually surprisingly rare. This is it.
Nike228 – :
I am part of the blessed people that has skin which magically carries this fragrance through a work day.
Hence for me this is a fantastic modern summer work/office scent. The neroli is modernised with the use of woods and any metallic harshness attributed to neroli isn’t present. I also enjoy grand neroli however on my skin that scent doesn’t last. Hence this for me is suitable substitute. Don’t blind buy, try it on ur skin and see if it lasts. If it does, go for it 😉
kozar1 – :
Bois Blonds smells as though Calvin Klein Truth and Dolce Gabbana Light Blue had a baby. It smells like Truth for only the first 15 minutes. I used to love Truth with its grassy purity and I used to love Light Blue … 17 years ago. Something changed though and the smell of Ambrox/ Ambroxan/ Cetalox makes me cringe now. These types of notes are not timeless. Something about the crispness of that particular kind of note doesn’t wear well on my skin anymore. It has this harshness that overwhelms and just can’t be shaken. I’m so over these jarring notes. Bois Blonds reeks of this fully synthetic acridness on my skin. How can something with such lightness be so harsh?
Ольчик22 – :
Bois Blonds is another Atelier Cologne (like Cedrat Enivrant) that’s light, pleasant, and generally agreeable woody/citrus combination, with a slightly greater emphasis on floral than most colognes like Cedrat Enivrant. There’s some neroli, plenty of citrus, a hint of pepper, and some generic woods.
It’s difficult to argue with this fragrance being worn often, year-round, in a variety of situations, and with many sprays. It’s pretty and not likely to offend. Whether it’s worth springing for a full bottle certainly depends on how it stacks up against similar fresh fragrances.
Performance is mediocre, though, with modest projection but satisfactory longevity, and any performance issues are slightly easier to bear, given the availability of 200ml bottles, though one might expect cologne-like fragrances to be availability in bigger-than-average (>125ml) bottles anyway.
Another nice entry from Atelier that I’ll have to try some more in order to determine if it’s something worth buying, but definitely something nice to wear that might be someone’s favorite.
7 out of 10
katc04 – :
Looking at the reviews here, it seems like the most common word used to describe this cologne is “pleasant”. I’d have to agree. It is a nice fragrance. It’s just not amazing and that’s what I’m looking for.
I put some on my skin and collar and the scent is quite faint – especially on my skin. If I wear perfume, I like to at least smell it on myself occasionally. I don’t really care if it projects that much and other people smell it. I’m really wearing it for myself. I don’t think I’d even be able to smell this on myself and if I can’t smell it, why bother?
There’s a really nice note in there that I had trouble identifying but then I realized what it was. It smelled like a Trapp Lemongrass Verbena candle. I just ordered a few of those and it cost a lot less than the perfume!
alexmetal999 – :
Great fresh opening with bergamot, neroli and a dash of pepper that develops in 15 minutes to spicy woods.The neroli lingers in the background as the scent shifts to a clean musk. Very easy to wear and refreshing, but very subtle.
Scent: 7.5/10
Longevity: 5/10
Projection: 3/10
Androngtd – :
Bois Blonds is a light and refreshing scent suitable for warmer weather. The cologne is fresh, woody and aromatic, with lots of vetiver, especially in the base. The neroli and orange blossom give a clean citrusy freshness. There is also that ‘signature’ woody-citrus feel that’s present throughout many of Atelier’s colognes.
Well-blended and excellent for a staple fragrance, but not one of Atelier’s best, in my opinion. They’ve already proven themselves to be capable of much more complex and unusual scents than this.
Soft to moderate sillage, lasts for about 3 hours.
lma9808 – :
I bought the sample pack direct from Atalier DC as I got a 50% discount of its original price. They sent me a nice little package with a handwritten card, really nice btw. The package contained 2 ml of every scent made by them. As I try them along the way, I will post reviews of them.
So what do I get out of this fragrance?
A nice fresh neroli fragrance. Vetiver and orange blossom is present but the main fuel in this one is neroli. I also get some kind of citrusy note, bergamot actually, and fair enough, their own site states bergamot. So my nose doesn’t cheat me after all… the scent doesn’t develop much throughout the dry-down. It stays fresh and flowery/citrusy. Great for the summer/spring.
I would wear this in the summer. It is a unisex fragrance indeed. Longevity is no something to write home about, 5-6 hours. Silage is good, an arms length at least. Not much to say about this fragrance. It’s not something overwhelmingly new, but as a fragrance it really works well, both for men and women.
Overall rating: 7/10
milasoffina – :
This isn’t groundbreaking, but it’s a very solid and pleasant fragrance. I’m not a fan of the opening, which is quite bitter citrus, but it’s balanced nicely with woods by an hour, and it ends a gorgeous pale woody scent (evokes cedar and white sandalwood, to me) with a touch of brightness until the end.
Another reviewed compared this to Trefle Pur, but I find Trefle Pur to be more aromatic and slightly bitter, and not nearly as woody.
SALAGA – :
I am sampling this perfume, and while I very much enjoy it, I keep thinking of the price. I mainly get sandalwood, vetiver, and a light musk. I’m drawn to the haitian vetiver, but, frankly, I could get that for $30 with lalique encre noire pour homme.
That said, I am *really* liking it. I think my opinion will hinge on the longevity.
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Poop. No longevity to speak of. Smells great, but not worth a full bottle for less than 3 hrs on skin.
vich – :
UPDATE: For some weird reason the staying power has been much better when I spray from my 200mL bottle compared to the 7.5mL purse spray.
Bois Blonds is pleasant, light, uplifting, and versatile. This is one of the two best Atelier out of the seven I received in my voyage collection, the other being Orange Sanguine. I love it! Contrary to what everyone says I found it to have the least chemical opening (yup looking right at you Oolang Infini) that replicates the real smell of orange pith has balances perfectly between citrus, floral and woody notes. It transforms from floral/citrus to woody notes quietly. I usually wear about 4 sprays and often before I know it Bois Blond would turn into a very nice and real blonde maple note that is so smooth and comforting. It is indeed a very natural scent through and through though so not great for people who like to smell “fumey” or “incense-y”.
I went through my purse spray so quickly it was unbelievable. I could wear it anytime, anywhere.
Recommended!
Unjutslutty – :
I don’t see the point of this one. It’s a pleasant enough, woodsy, guy smell with very mild sillage and poor longevity. I’m surprised with the poor staying power because it opened with a strong chemical blast that suggested it would go for ever but which faded quickly. I didn’t miss it.
Master1600 – :
I’m not a big fan of this one. It has a tart, crisp flowery vibe to it, but it’s very inoffensive, subdued, meek and almost like a background scent of air freshener or some other kind of household stink masking spray. I didn’t get any woody scent at all. Try before you buy, like I did. Atelier does much nicer scents than this one.
tkachenko18 – :
The opening of Atelier Cologne Bois Blonds features a fresh, green neroli, which then gives way to a light peppery wood and musk base adorned by vetiver, incense and a very discreet green citrus undertone. The name ‘Bois Blonds’ is very apt, as this woody base feels indeed pale blond, and neutral, as some reviewers already noted.
The sillage is soft and the longevity is around 7 hours. I’d recommend it as an enjoyable and versatile fragrance combining transparent woods and fresh citrus.
rus1208 – :
This is lovely but it lasts for such a short time that I wonder if the price tag warrants such fleeting pleasure.
Maybe if I owned a whole bottle(and an even larger bank account!)as opposed to a tiny sample I would have applied more and the sheer quantity would improve its potency.
Sewapetrov – :
Atelier makes some of the safest scents I have smelled. Very likable with simple notes. BB is in the same category. Nothing spectacular or groundbreaking but good ole fashion perfumery for both men and women. Sill age is moderate as well as longevity. After the citrus opening it dries down to a vetiver/woody base with hints of incense. As I said, nothing extreme but very pleasurable to the wearer and those in your proximity. Well priced might I add.
Суратевич – :
A nice soft blend of Neroli and Orange flower is what you are left with.
qeu241speagoessenda – :
I went looking for this after reading a review in a newspaper, something I rarely do (going after a scent due to a fashion review, not reading a newspaper…).
I sniffed through most of Atelier Cologne’s collection, and chose Bois Blonds.
I think I smell mostly vetiver and a slight neroli+pink pepper combination in the background.
It’s really lovely and I got a lot of compliments on this, both from men and women. You can hardly offend anyone with this scent.
One of my dear loves and frequently used perfume.
Longevity and sillage are both moderately good.
tingaevyakow – :
I wore this yesterday and found it to be much too clean for my liking. I agree with those who find the woody notes lacking as this was crisp citrus with just a touch of soft flowers for me. In fact, it seemed more like a home fragrance than a people fragrance; this is the way I would want an expensive beachfront rental property to smell when I checked in. I probably won’t wear it again, but I will use the rest of the sample vial to scent my home when spring finally arrives and I can dramatically throw all of the windows open.
ugums – :
I can imagine a guy I know pulling this off very well, think I’ll have to gift it to him the next time I see him!
Overall, it’s quite fresh and light.. there is a bit of sharpness to it, the pepper is prominent.. but not loud in any way. The dry down is sweet, but still woody/fresh.
avtovoz79 – :
I don’t like BB simply because it’s just too fresh. Too much neroli and orange blossom here. It just has the feel of an after bath splash product or one of those vintage, citrus based, eau de cologne fragrances. If this is what you are looking for, then BB is for you.
This may be a good fragrance for some one who spends long periods of time under the searing Mediterranean or Caribbean sun. Other than that, I don’t see much appeal here.
DarkLight – :
It’s a fresh, light very summery fragrance.
It has the same ‘vibe’ as Mugler Cologne (at least the opening).
Neroli and green, very comforting and invigorating scent.
Then I get the woods and a light incense. The neroli lingers lightly in the air.
With the musk it becomes more soapy.
I own Bois Blonds but it took me quite a while to review the perfume because on one hand this scent may be perceived as ‘safe’ and ‘unoriginal’ but on the other I really, really like it.
PS: I like to couple Bois Blonds with Tokyo Bloom. The woodiness of one combined with the green ‘springtime’ of the other creates a fantastic mix!
alex4ern – :
I’ve worn Atelier Cologne BOIS BLONDS several times, and it’s time to face the fact: I dislike this frag. It does not smell like woods to me. It smells like a cross between aromachemicals and some sort of institutional air freshener. The kind that expels mist at periodic intervals to mask the odors of the general public flowing through the place, some of whom overslept and ran out of the house before they could bathe.
This is a good example of a case where I had enough of the fragrance to feel that I really have done it justice. I’ve reached a plateau, and I’m afraid that it lies rather low. I’ve worn about half my purse spray, and each time I’ve had the urge to cover this scent with something else, as I intend to do right now. I even wrote notes about my prior wears before penning this review. Comparing notes, I found more or less the same reaction each time.
I offer a rousing chorus of “try before you buy!” for BOIS BLONDS.
Olochi – :
Bois Blonds is a light and wearable woodsy cologne, perfect for the warmer weather. If you get bored easily with citrusy or clean scents, then Bois Blonds may be the fragrance for you.
Summer is often an awkward month for me. I don’t like the heat nor the lack of choice when it comes to wearing perfume. Fruits and citrus in general smell putrid with my chemistry, and clean, soapy fragrances lack something. Bois Blonds was the answer for me. An inoffensive, slightly masculine and simple fragrance.
Bois Blonds opens with a refreshing blend of zesty neroli and pink pepper. The blond woods note is not far away, however I find the dry, salty vetiver accord to be just as dominant. The drydown tends to be rather musky on my skin, but more clean than animalic.
It is a masculine scent, despite being marketed as unisex. Bois Blonds is very straight-forward and plain, much to the perfumer’s credit. At certain times, this fragrance reminds me of soggy cardboard. There is something oddly appealing about its scent.
While testing Bois Blonds you must not forget that it is an eau de cologne, so naturally the sillage will be soft and the scent rather fleeting after a few hours wear. Think of it as a refreshing splash or mist. The large 200ml bottle allows for constant re-application.
blq579speagoessenda – :
Very light woody notes and neroli. Very fresh. I don’t detect any incense at all. Sillage is moderate, staying power maybe 3-4 hrs, but it’s sort of a non-event so you forget you’re even wearing it.
Kpuk – :
I love it, I love it, I love it! It is simply delicious and it is soooo me 😉 It reminds me a little bit of “Pleasures” and “Au Lac”. Wonderful fragrance for spring!
эмиль – :
I’ve got a sample, so before I forget, I have to describe it for myself personally, and may be someone will take it as opinion. First spray- nothing except some light woody-citrusy experience. 10 minutes later, it start to develop a warm wibe , something acidy sweet but not sweet at all. Not so bad, but on the other hand to me: I am not in desperate “awe” of that. One thing I started to appreciate of late: it is not annoying with it’s layer after layer and time after time. If somene gave me a small gift, I would probably use it, but not for date or the party, just to go out…
P.S.After one hour some chemical rose coming up…May be I have to have it after all..???
Adeline389 – :
You can’t be impatient with Bois Blonds. If you are, you’ll think it nothing more than a roll in the woods between exacting orange flower and less discriminating vetiver.
Yeah, the opening won’t grab your attention. But give it 40 minutes and wow. The most delicate flower emerges, a refined, full bodied chord. It took me by surprise; on first sniff this was so dry and unpromising. As it unfolds that sweet note waxes and wanes, always playing an equal partner to the everything else going on.
Development is restrained, and unless you apply generously you might miss out. Bois Blonds is all out class and subtle precision. I can’t think of a situation where it would be inappropriate. This has quickly become one of my favorite houses, and at $70 for 30 oz, why not.
wort – :
I don’t like citruses, i don’t like “fresh” and clean smelling fragrances, I’m not kidding, but I simply LOVE THIS! From the first moment I put this on my wrist I can’t keep my nose away from it, it’s delicate, unique and simply lovely, vetiver does wonders on my skin and I’m extremely pleased with what I’m feeling.
Bravo!
ispitatel – :
Very delicate.
A nice ‘niche’ fragrance very fresh ‘n vibrant and longevity is good also for its freshness.
Stays long on skin but not on all parts.
Its not my favourite from Atelier and by its price i would not buy it anymore.
I mainly smelled neroli and orange blossom/flower with a hint of vetiver but not much. the insense makes it project more but it still is a fresh n fruity scent to me. Green and Citrus not that much balmy imo.
7.5/10
ankpro1 – :
Another micro-variation on the original Eau De Cologne formula. It opens with the classic neroli/citruses/orange flowers accord to turn to a clean musky drydown slightly enriched by a subtle incense note a some vetiver. Smells pretty netural and nice but not particularly interesting nor original.
Rating: 6-6.5/10
sheker187 – :
This one opens up with a rich neroli note at it’s most citrus aspect accompanied by orange blossom, where at the end of this fragrance, we have a decrease in the citrus notes giving room for a herbal tone with the appearance of vetiver. Nothing special on this one, guys.
alex09_55 – :
I found this strong, herbal and masculine. I don’t see this on women and wouldn’t like it on men either.
ден-хруст – :
If I said I love this fragrance it wouldn’t be an accurate description. Now there may be others on the market; however, from my experience this is the most unique citrus based fragrance I have smelled. First lets talk about the “cologne” as you may know Atelier has cologne absolute which makes these things perform like an EDP. Atelier’s citrus is so natural smelling you often think you have rubbed your skin with real fruit. Next because of the spiciness added by the pink peppercorn and the insence this transforms from a very nice citrus to a very sophisticated fragrance.
With Bois you can easily detect a good portion of the notes, they are blended well yet stand out. I absolutely adore this fragrance. It is a spicy citrus with depth and uniqueness. I would rate this as:
Sillage/Projection – 3.5 (about average)
Longevity – 5
Scent – 5+
Versatility – 5
Price Point – 5 (buying the big bottle would be well worth it)
It is also a great unisex but seems to be more masculine to me I would give the edge to the masculinity on the scale but definitely a female could wear this without second guessing it.
Overall I give it about 4.6 well worth every penny. Give me a little more sillage/projection and it would be an easy 5.
maxonya85 – :
An abundantly lush carpetting of citrus flowers and pink pepper to give lots of lift–the opening plays much like strong bergamot with a slightly velvety nuance.
Incense and musk start to warm Bois Blonds with a little sweetness, giving a little softness to the edges as the fragrance dries down. Woods and vetiver, a clean, earthy base.
Nice enough and fresh for summer. Nothing revolutionary, but one of the more comfortable cologne-type fragrances out there that doesn’t give a piercing twang.
semen12 – :
I love the clean freshness I get here from the orange blossom and vetiver. But in the top notes I’m also picking up a certain ashy note that disagrees with my nose, but thankfully disappears and I’m left with a light blond woody essence slightly sweetened. Bois Blonds changes throughout the wearing but remains fresh from start to finish.
Shievedes – :
Could just be my nose, but there’s not much difference between this fragrance and Trefle Pur. Both are delightful and are definitely more suitable for evening wear in a winter/cold setting. Very woody yet warm at the same time. I find myself “refreshing” this fragrance after a couple hours though, so I don’t think the sillage is top notch.