Bois d'Argent Dior 2004 Eau de Parfum

..that’s what the Three Kings, Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar brought to Jesus at his birth. I would argue it would have sufficed if just one of the three had made the long journey to Nazareth (or was it Bethlehem? That question keeps coming up!), because we have all three components in one: Gold like the bottle, soft frankincense in the top notes, and myrrh in the heart. What more can I say about such a fragrance, especially when Dave, Terra, Leimbacher, and co. have already shared their thoughts? :-))

Bois d´Argent is actually.. PERFECTION!! In my eyes, it is the roundest, most balanced, and most refined scent I have ever had under my nose. It fits every time of day, every season (although it becomes more pronounced in autumn/winter), and every other occasion. It has something incredibly mystical about it. Those who know me know I’m drawn to fragrances that evoke emotions in me, and here we have another candidate! I feel the same way as Dave: BdA is perfectly crafted, just like Gris Montaigne. They are the only two fragrances that I must constantly sniff at the Dior counter because both are so multifaceted and interesting. The other Priveé scents are not uninteresting, but they don’t blow me away.

BdA starts with frankincense, but not like in "Encens Flamboyant" by AG and not like in "Avignon" or "Kyoto" by CdG, but frankincense as I only know it from "Bois d´Armenie": with creamy vanilla. It’s not even listed in the fragrance pyramid?! Yes, that’s true, but I smell it throughout the entire fragrance journey, which makes the scent even more attractive to me. The top note lasts quite a while, is incredibly soft and pleasant. I don’t even notice the iris at that point; it comes much later and adds new accents. Honey and woods perfectly round off this fragrance. It feels powdery without being cloying. What sometimes feels excessive in Dior Homme Intense has been perfectly executed here. On my skin, it lasts a good 7 hours. Clearly unisex. The bottle with a magnetic cap is truly elegant. The fragrance has its price, which I am willing to pay. It should be moving in with me soon.

So, a pure fragrance fireworks! Perhaps special attention should be given here to vanilla lovers who are not averse to frankincense. A gift to Jesus and now to us. Wearing this scent is an honor; it should be chosen with care. Perhaps not a fragrance for everyone, but those who resonate with this scent as I do should definitely go for it! A 100% recommendation without a second thought.

P.S.: When I read the comments from others, I feel a bit embarrassed about my contribution again :-) It’s just hard for me to write something equally worthy about such fragrances.