Bois d'Argent

Dior · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2004

≈ $350 · 125ml · approx. retail

Part of the Hedi Slimane-era trio (with Eau Noire and Cologne Blanche) in La Collection Privée, a woody chypre built on iris and honeyed leather.

The scent

Top notes

The opening · first 15 minutes

Heart notes

The core · the next few hours

Base notes

The dry-down · what lingers

Best for

FallWinterEvening

Perfumer

Annick Menardo

French · 33 in collection

Perfumer known for bold gourmand and amber compositions.

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Dupes & cheaper alternatives

Cheaper clones and alternatives that share the same notes and accords — savings are flagged.