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cinoHinyrok – :
I agree with many previous comments, particularly in their comparisons of Bois de Copaiba to L’Heure Bleu. If you don’t like copahu, you should probably avoid this one. The sandalwood is no shrinking violet here, either– it is a considerable presence in this fragrance. BdC a persistent and warm resinous presence, but without a cloying sweetness. I racked my brain to recall when I’ve smelled something quite similar, and it was about 30 years ago when I bought a sandalwood soap in a Chinese market. Reading other reviews that called this “soapy” toggled my memory on that uncanny feeling I’d smelled this before. I prefer my resins a little more sweet, but if you like a very dry resin and you love sandalwood/copahu, this may be one you should check out.
vfrc1868 – :
Parfumerie Generale Bois de Copaiba, possibly the most unique scent from this great house. It surprises with an exciting opening that blasts with booziness of amaretto, spicy ginger and orange. That doesn’t lasts for too long and the scent transforms into the most comforting, resinous and rich goodness of myrrh, sandalwood and copahu balm, blended so well to a dry, intriguing and definitely unisex fragrance. It does reminds me of Mitsuko, the dough-y part in the dry down with just a slight vintage feeling. The scent is deliciously thick and luxurious, like a soft cashmere blanket that you don’t want to part with. It does have pretty good sillage and longevity.
Hausiawigue – :
Sampled this and don’t like it. It opened just like Guerlain L’Heure Bleue on my skin so I checked the notes for both and the common note is sandalwood so perhaps it’s that. Unfortunately didn’t detect anything else besides orange. I had to scrub it off.
olga34194 – :
The opening to “Bois de Copaiba” starts off quite squeaky and soapy.
As it continues to dry down, the soapiness subsides and I do start to get more of the warm boozy Amaretto vibe I was looking for, but it’s still rather faint and transparent. I was expecting more density and richness from the woods and more spiciness from the ginger, but it mostly just smells like very clean almond soap to me.
It’s pleasant, but not quite the grown up gourmand treat I’d hoped for. Bear in mind I’m only testing with a dabber vial, from which I poured a generous amount onto my hand. Perhaps I’m not getting the full picture, but so far I think it’s just ok. At least a wearable unisex almond scent, but definitely not boozy.
I will enjoy it while it’s on me, but probably won’t be buying a bottle.
*UPDATE*
Poured a good bit of my sample onto skin today and I liked it a lot more, although I still think I can’t judge it fully without testing from a spray bottle. It’s not as soapy as initially perceived it to be; Now it feels much drier, nuttier and cuddlier. There is also the vaguest similarity to a soft leather/suede note in the dry down.
I’m becoming quite attached, as I love almond. It’s still very linear and close to the skin though, but a few more wears and I might fall in love 🙂
natik_1981 – :
Amaretto, Orange & Ginger.
This is a strange one. I love Amaretto smell, but I don’t like this at all. This smells like soap/laundry suds. Sorry everyone…
ilyon2010 – :
Oh n very nice sillage from what I could tell almost aromatic. I ll report back on that…its certainly good for some time but I really need to pay closer attn, spend a little more time with this beautiful beast
I also think it Important to mention, this is very different, some will love almost immediately, but I think for most to half of us, you ll have to spend a.little time before it turns into pure love. I do think, if you are familiar with notes and enjoy them , it will be a positive experience. And remember the top notes calm down in about 10 -15 minutes, be a little patient. I’ve had for only a few days and I’ve gone from oh I don’t know to pure love. This is utter luxury, top notch!
I just sprayed some on again, and after about twenty minutes im getting a beautiful caramel note, I dont know jnhow I didnt pick this up before..STRONG caramel note. Love this. Its a masculine caramel lots of woods n spice, and the amber note in here smells like a dark amber which reminds me somewhat of jo malones dark amber gingerlily..its the same dark amber n ginger but with orange and almond, but not as dark the caramel is acting like a ray of sunshine. Oh this is lovely and far more complex than I originally gave it credit for. WOWZWERZ
Realmiha – :
Wow, this Is very realistic. And truely unisex. Funny though I prefer the more masculine drydown to the slighty strange top. I really don’t like the way the top smells its super fuzzy Ir prickly to me, very odd. But THANKGOD that doesn’t last long. I love it the more it dries down. And I do get the reference to l’heure Bleu, but its really only the dry amber accirf and possibly the almond, they are also very different perfumes. And even though it is very dry woodsy almond leather with an orange tinge. I’m going to have to dissagree with some and day I find this to also be sort of sweet. Boozy and leathery, also creamy Someone mentioned soapy, and I agree but its a very light soap so light I think many wont pick up on thus. The drydown is more manly more unisex..
I think many will be glad for this. And even though I think its also perfectly suited for grown women, I think id enjoy it more on my man. Its really super classy, a bit avant guard, n very natural smelling, the woods smell to me very realistic. Original but wearable, great signature scent and definently full bottle worthy
9/10
I just thought to sniff myself after just righting review. And this is an interesting thing lol, I sprayed myself yesterday afternoon at around 3. it is now the next morning around 10′ and I smell like I just stepped out of the shower and not just in the way of soapy (allbeit there us a beautiful expensive light soap smell) but also in the way a good natural leather makes your skin smell like your skin but better. I love it, (now close to skin but easily detectable) makes me chuckle bcuz normally a perfume starts outmore soapy then fades, this is a totally different kind of structure. In my party days when I would stay out doing devilish things, all night then show up at work on three hours sleep and have to appear fresh and beautiful, this juice would’ve been perfect. I mean one wouldnt want to look or smell like yesterday,s news. Lol, some of my night-time perfume is not something I can go to work wearing but this would have been perfect. You know that feeling when you’re going home in the morning in some slinky dress that you’re surd everyone that sees you knows is from last night? I always wanted a reversible dress all night-time sexy on one side and cotton casual on the other. Well this is the perfume equivalent! Lol – though I think even more perfect for a man (with the exceptionof the first ten minutes or so ) just fabulous,Gorgeous! I may have to change my rating to 9.25/ 10
Basically it smelks like the notes look but as it dries diwn the leather is left mord than the others, oh but its a gorgeous lightly spiced ginger orange boozy almeretto leather…quit original,quite handsome, yes I believe I need to definitely up this to a 9.25 possibly a 9.5
I picture a very handsome, refined man in a three piece suit and sporting a five o’clock shadow , tie loosened on his way to sip on a guiness, exhausted with memories of the night before, the beautiful lady and their wild escapades, grining a devilish smile, cant wait to get home and take a nap so he can wake up and do it all again :)………And I can also envision an androgynous female beaty rockin’ this as well
GOD, this is so good, one could never refer to it as a ‘panty dropper’ the man that wears this need not desire a fragrance in order to ”panty drop”, so please don’t get this idea from my description, its so much more than that.
Cheers!
Onyma – :
I was instantly reminded of L’Heure Bleue when I tried this. It is a less powdery and more modern take on this iconic perfume. Good longevity and sillage. I also love the boozy almond note, which must be the Amaretto. Definitely a favourite!
wеlll – :
“Bois de Copaiba” is indeed a very strange perfume, first I was approached by amaretto which here adds a very strange & boozy accord. It reminded me of Etro’s Heliotrope when it’s sniffed right out of bottle without letting it to develop. At the heart I get lots of balms and still the boozy blast of amaretto. The balmy notes are not at all warm and sweet, but very dry and almost bitter/herbal. The drydown brings a slight sweetness from sandalwood, but it’s still extremely dry.
I enjoyed trying this – it’s perfectly unisex, suitable for colder weather, staying power was around 6 hours and silage was more than satisfying.
premerministr – :
This one is all about woods, amaretto, and oranges. I get a minor skin lotion scent but it seems to be the whole of the ingredients. The tone slightly reminds me of MFK Matin and Tabac EDC. Warm, a tinge of bitterness from the orange, and very smooth. Nice.
lizzza2004 – :
I was very intigued by the notes,especially orange and amaretto. Bois de Copaiba is a comfort,fluffy scent. It is not sweet,balmy sure,luxurious comfortable of course. It wraps you like a blanket!The drydown is thick and creamy. Sandalwood is very intense,which reminded me of Guerlain’s Samsara,especially the drydown. The same thickness without the ‘old’ , ‘vintage’ finish of Samsara. This could be a modern Samsara. Very good lasting power and moderate sillage. A very nice perfume,deserves a full bottle!
DisaSuper – :
A very unusual and strangely compelling scent. It starts off a bit beverage-y with lots of orange and ginger, loud and perhaps even a bit tacky, then both take on a dried fruit quality as the scent morphs into something reminiscent of slightly soapy leather (even though leather is not listed among the notes). ‘Bois’ of any kind is the last thing I think of. Hours later it gets a lot sweeter, softer, far more sophisticated, and heavy on the myrrh. The sillage is monstrous, especially during the first hours, lasting power is good.
68stas93 – :
This is a comfort scent for wood and almond essence lovers. It is slightly gourmand, not boozy. The almond note is more like a light syrup with a tinge of orange rind. The woods brings the scent warmth. The longevity and silage are both medium. This is perfect for chilly weather!