Bois de Cedre

Another interesting proposal from Lagerfeld, which I’ve been enjoying since its release. In a market saturated with "blue" fragrances that all copy each other, it’s difficult and daring to present a new idea that is not anchored in the past. Here you have one. I’ve read some complaints - not reviews, this supposes a minimum level of taste and olfactory culture - and I’ve found some people confused with this release. I think they didn’t understand it possibly because it presents a different concept, but in reality it’s a simple idea. And to keep it simple, I'm not even going to talk about notes; It's much easier than that: What does this smell like..? Well... This fragrance smells like fresh laundry in the best possible way. - Huh..? - Yes, a fresh laundry that becomes pleasant, comforting and even attractive. As simple as that: That's how it smells, that's the idea. Expect average longevity and projection - the usual in any fresh fragrance - and a juice valid for almost any situation except formal events, which usually require a perfume with more “intention”. The scent is fresh, clean and inoffensive, but one that I’ve ended up wearing almost more than any other: Perfect after a shower, for a casual day or at the office, to go to the gym, to stay at home... This always works well. And there is no need to say any more: A great idea, new, modern and very well done. I see it as a smell of the future: Efficient and clean.

I've had this perfume for roughly a year now, and I find it to be a very solid scent especially with reference to its price point. Throughout the opening to the drydown, I find a certain sweet consistency in its backbone in relation to the predominantly woody scent , perhaps brought about by the grapefruit note, which frankly stands out throughout its entire performance. This, combined with the woodier undertones of cedar wood, come together to orchestrate a frankly impressive scent. Solid performance, the ladies like it, not the biggest compliment getter but it is definitely worth it for its price. Nonetheless, not a very complex scent, does not bring out much personality, but definitely a positive review overall. I've definitely enjoyed it. Very pleasant and clean scent. edit: Currently experiencing some issues with performance after roughly a year of use. Does not last or project as well, quite disappointing considering the general good reception i've received with this fragrance. Perhaps it could be an issue with storage? I doubt so though.

Bois de Cedre by Karl Lagerfeld is a pure joy! Very bright, positive, airy, fresh and attractive. What really makes me fall in love with Bois de Cedre is that the whole composition gives me sense of formal and very elegant, stylish aroma, but at the same time it's very uplifting and carefree. This is not typical fresh-sweet summer scent. Imagine Terre d'Hermes, but more younger, summery and casual. I think the lack of pepper and vetiver makes Bois de Cedre very transparent and bright. And with added perfect dose of salt note and violet leaf - mmmm - pure heaven! But it's not aquatic or sea/oceanic type of summery scent. If you could take the typical Terre mix: grapefruit, geranium and cedar and add some salt and fresh violet leaf - you could picture the main idea of Bois de Cedre - fresh, aromatic, ozonic, elegant. Bravo Karl Lagerfeld - this new scent is very good new addition!

This is TRULY interesting. I get a barbershop vibe from this, and combine it with blue Gillette products post shave. I don't get any aquatic vibe, more of the cedar than anything else, but again combines with the other notes to make a masculine barbershop type fragrance. If you like That genre, this to me is a solid modern take. I certainly don't think it is for everyone, but it makes a good masculine casual wear IMO. Mature profile, day time casual, performs well on my skin and easily gives me 6 hours longevity with solid projection. This will work in the cooler summer weather, but can be cloying in heat.

Man this frag smell like my car frag “glade diamond aqua” at the opening. Even i bought this at ramadhan and corona sale for 19 bucks but my car frag is only threeeeeeeee bucks. But i really really like near love for the drydown. Its so fresh and unique. This made me hesistant to sell it again or not. I bought this mfker 2 damn bottles and got smell like my car frag. Thats it... for me Silage : half my arm Longevity : 4-6 hours. And i spray to my towel it can last for 1 day but so thin Opening is 1 star Dry down is 4 star F it!! I gonna give this love for the dry down. Lucky for me this only cheapies.

I like it. is a very dominant violet and bergamot opening, followed by a slight floral and woody dry down. not a petrol violet note, because is rounded off by the grapefruit and bergamot. after that is a slight animalic saltines with the salt and ambergris notes and fades off into a nice skin woody musk scent. projection is moderate for about 2 to 3 hours then it settles closer to skin. is kinda barbershop without being a bonafide barbershop scent... pleasant warm weather fragrance nice cheapie

Might be the best Lagerfeldt masculine. Three words to describe it: alluring, soft, oceanic. Something in it reminds me of Pure XS by Paco Rabanne. It’s classic gentlemen. Certainly traditionally blue, I also associated this to Del Mar by Morillas. I would say it's a sure bet for any occasion and any man in a mature age range. But lacking performance. The nose is behind another powerful creation Only the brave, by Diesel. Good but watch out for the performance, test it.

A modern day masterpiece! A fragrance exactly like I would vision it for the 21st Century. Minimalistic yet complex. Perfect in its performance with a 100% natural vide about it. Never loud but persistant. Intelligently blended cedar, violet and salt. Stunning. A very brave release in todays world of sweet nonsense fragrances. This is the way I do think the fragrance world should be proceeding. Bravo!

Smells great but lacks in performance. Opens up with clean fresh violet leaf and ambroxan-ich vibe and turns into skin scent after 1-2 hours. Very versatile though. Fits any occasion really any time of the year. I normally have an atomizer for each one of my perfumes, and for this particular frag I can really advise to do so. Scent: 8,5/10 Versality: 9/10 Longevity: 4/10 Sillage: 6/10

quality fragrance, its not a clone of any fragrance, this is one of the best offerings in market for this price point. 4 to 5 hour of longevity with 1 hour projection. great everyday casual, work , gym and even date scent in summer. any age can wear this, this one has character. great item to gift also. women love these kind of fragrances. 8.5/10 (solid release)

I'm not a violet/violet leaves fan, but this one is a big exception. In this one, violet blends well with sea salt and probably ambergris, creating a cosy, salty, marine leaning scent. The salty note is on a harsher side, but only a little bit, I would compare it to a tingling.

i just can say well done Alienor this is how should all perfumers smell and stay on the man this is amazing and thats be come a my no one fregranc even stay before aventus and all my nish perfume 10 of 10 best one

Opa Opa...... love it at all, of the three Bois, this is the more sophisticated... very nice for a date or clubbing... smells to security, masculine, fresh and expensive but it does not expensive!

Instead of instantly knowing that you're wearing a cologne, a passerby will simply think you smell attractively fresh and clean. Soft, comforting, clean laundry.

Most inoffensive fragrance ever, clean, fresh, woody with a hint of the sea note. I love this scent, it’s like your second skin.

Clean but not boring. Clever mix between violet leaves and sea salt. Very easy scent to wear especially in summer. Recommended

Fresh long-lasting and good projection! You can't go wrong with Bois De Cedre

Imagine this; You have the day off from work, it’s an open day, no set plans. You open your windows to let the air circulate through your home. It’s a perfect 75 degrees outside and you’ve just tidied up your place a bit. You curl up on your couch and just bask in the simplicity of your day. No stressors or obligations. Just peace. That is this fragrance entirely. Which I can personally attest to, since this has literally been my day today. Many have referenced the apparent “fresh laundry” smell, which I would say is the epidemy of anything that smells “nice”. You cannot get more mass appealing than fresh laundry. But there is a little more to this fragrance that takes it to another level. It’s an aquatic touch, slightly marine. The Salt note in this stands out more to me than anything, and it just feels so fresh and clean. I love it. You’re at home and cozy, but also somehow at the beach. Two of the most peaceful and comforting places all at once. The airy Cedar/Marine touch gives it a slightly masculine feel, but again, fresh laundry.. everyone loves it, and anyone could rock it. Performance is basic, no complaints. It leans a tad on the faint side, but with $15 I paid for this, that’s just fine. Bois De Cedre reminds me of how simple life can be. And in that simplicity, you can find a serene joy. Life is good, and so is Bois De Cedre. Go pick it up. 7.5/10

A slightly misleading name as Bois de Cedre translates to cedar wood, and this is really not what I am getting most of here. I was so lucky to be gifted a sample of this from a fellow fraghead, and was quite excited as I both own and enjoy Bois de Vetiver from Lagerfeld. First spray, I was thinking "What is this? I recognize this scent from somewhere, many years ago". It was not woody, it was an aquatic with salt, calone and a good dose of ambergris - and in this case clearly replaced by ambroxan, which gives it a slightly different tingle to my nose but also makes a little more modern. That's when it struck me : back in the mid nineties a had a summer job at a local café and bar, where we guys used to share a bottle of the original Cool Water by Davidoff for those hot and crowded days and nights. The sea breeze/calone, the violet leaf, musk, spices and small hints of cedar - all of this reminds me very much of the original Cool Water. A moderate projection and decent longevity combined with a really fair price makes this one a nice choice for a summer scent if you're into more aquatic offerings.

Typical guy smell. Clean. Ambroxan heavy with a bitter geranium accord. I’d say the ambroxan pops because of the violet/geranium/salt/sage combo not because of cedar wood and definitely not because of grapefruit. I do not think there is ambergris or musk in this. That would be called ambroxan (read synthetic by definition). With all of that said I like this because it represents a good value for its price point. I wouldn’t wear this to impress though. It smells clean. You won’t be offensive and people will think you take care of yourself. I doubt people will think it smells refined or like super high quality ingredients. It reminds me somewhat of the way Cool Water smelled in the 80’s before so many reformulations.