Verde di Mare

The Ultima Thule of the Fragrant World. Every time I put on this scent I recall the words sung by David Coverdale in "Sailing Ships", quote: "... Take me with you, take me far away And lead me to the distant shore Sail your ship across the water Spread your wings across the sky..." There is so much resemblance between Mr. Coverdale's creative idea and my personal sentiment. The scent is very complex and ambigous. I can feel the floral chords, a hint of tea, as well as the wind. The wind at issue is indeed blowing from the cold (sic!) and rough sea, somewhere in the farthest corner of the North Atlantic Ocean, where in the Middle Ages the Vikings allegedly found the eulogized "Ultima Thule", giving credence to the fact that it was the end of their then world. The water is salty and crystal clear. Amidst the fog, a stately drakkar is showing faintly. The Könung is trying to see the outlines of the coast through the fog. He actually is having poor eyesight. Nonetheless, The Könung can sense very distinct smells; they are so rare to him and to the rest of his crew, even when taking into consideration their Norman origin. The icy water, sea salt, sea foam, unusually aromatic air, and the aforementioned - then not very distant - shore, where the Arctic flora absorbs the mist and exudes odours of flowers, moss, lichens, and algae; the blend of smells intertwines with those ephemeral marine fumes. Verde di Mare is The Ultima Thule in translation. It will be your truly fascinating voyage to the distant shores - to the end of the world. ________________________________________________ A "feasibility study" on my skin: - Longevity: 12 hours, without tensing up - Sillage: at a distance of two meters away from me, without fidgeting unduly ;-)

Verde di Mare is one of my top summer scents. I'm very pleased and impressed by Bois 1920 house. So, so beautiful, fresh, floral, ozonic, citrusy-green, a stunning unisex summer scent! At the opening I get a strong iced sea note and almost together come to the surfsce the florals and the beautiful black currant which feels natural and safe. Sea, geranium and rose with blackcurrant, this is the opening. Then comes an intensive tea note and the lily of the valley which becomes one of the dominant florals as time passes. At this point it feels marginally unisex but I don't care, it smells heavenly good. Petitgrain, juniper and intensive tea note keep it unisex imo. A sophisticated citrusy note among with the greens and the florals lives till the end. There's also soft musk, mild carnation and bitter orange. It's not unique but it is masterfully blended with ingredients of high quality imo. It smells more expensive than it is. Smooth blend and totally safe for both genders. Performance is above the average, sillage & projection are moderate. Sea, florals and greens with some citruses. An absolute love for me.

A marine fragrance with strong notes of petitgrain, carnation and geranium in the open that add a bitter green edge I find addicting. It’s very aromatic and this quality almost overwhelms the sea notes but they manage to keep a presence in the background. The berry note in here is tart as well and just adds a tiny bit of tanginess. I find it completely unisex at this stage although maybe the bitter notes could be construed as masculine, but when the rose comes in it adds such a feeling of depth and restrained florality it perfectly balances the bitter. After awhile the rose becomes deeper and more dominant and it’s like the fragrance completely changes to a more feminine version of itself. I love the transitions to this you get so many faces in one perfume. Beautiful and refreshing and shows to its best advantage in hot weather.

Verde di Mare by Bois 1920 is how I imagine a vintage Mediterranean pirate would smell! It smells of wooden planks beaten by waves of salty ocean water that have dried in the sun. A pleasant lily of the valley top notes that mixes with the sweetly spicy black currant, bitter black tea, and the slightly dusty smell of carnation. I can pick up on a little of the juniper berry and an overall lovely citrus blend. Its original, raw, and not synthetic at all – it tells a story, but it is definitely not a crowd pleaser. It certainly adds variety to my love of ocean scents as I really do find it unique. I got it for a stunning discount after I won it from a bid on ebay. Inside the ocean there is always a treasure to be found!

I agree with @Stwmylos on this one. The fragrance is undeniably beautiful, with its aquatic and aromatic blend. However, it leans heavily towards femininity, which can make it a bit tricky for men to pull off. It shares similarities with Micallef's Osaito, albeit with a reduced emphasis on marine accords and a greater presence of floral touches. The sillage of this fragrance is excellent, but is only unleashed in high heat. And let's not forget to mention the stunning blue color of the bottle design!