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Mesmerising and addictive.
This is a review of Bois Talisman by Dior from the Privée line.
Nose: Francis Kurkdjian
Other notable compositions: for his own line Grand Soir, Baccarat Rouge 540, Oud Satin Mood and Le Male, Ultra Male for JPG.
Purchased In August 2025 from the Doir boutique in Selfridges Manchester batch code 5b01 manufactured February 2025.
I actually went there to purchase a different scent but was so taken with this I changed my mind.
Scent as I perceive:
On card just a sweet sugar but on skin the magic happens. A deep rich comforting smoky vanilla envelopes you. It’s mesmerising and addictive. It’s not complex at first yet draws you back in with subtle hints of different facets. The wood mixes with the smoke, the wood goes away and its smoke with vanilla. A caramel comes up with wood. It’s goes on. It’s not one of those cake or cookie vanillas either this is drier.
It feels like the last day of summer at golden hour. A welcoming hug.
Sillage and projection: I have worn this in cooler 15°c through to warm 25°c weather. In warmer weather it never becomes cloying be careful not to over spray however.
In the cooler weather the sillage and projection is more moderate I did notice it noticeably lifted when I became hot.
The scent starts strongly for about 3 hours, settles to a closer bubble for around another two hours and then remains a strong skin scent for around five hours. It will still be on your pillow in the morning.
When? Autumn, winter and spring. On cooler summer days.
Thoughts: it’s hard to argue this is a touch designer but I don’t mind that. Easy to wear and easy to love. It feels like quality. Smooth. Nothing rough. No it’s not like By the Fireplace Maison Margiela.
Where? Office would be safe if air conditioned and the sprays are limited. Very versatile would be great for a night out or a date. You could just wear it daily if you wanted.
Side notes
Purchase again: yes
Wife commented/noticed: yes
Others commented: not yet
Blind buy? If you like woody scents with vanilla and smoke yes.
Nose: Francis Kurkdjian
Other notable compositions: for his own line Grand Soir, Baccarat Rouge 540, Oud Satin Mood and Le Male, Ultra Male for JPG.
Purchased In August 2025 from the Doir boutique in Selfridges Manchester batch code 5b01 manufactured February 2025.
I actually went there to purchase a different scent but was so taken with this I changed my mind.
Scent as I perceive:
On card just a sweet sugar but on skin the magic happens. A deep rich comforting smoky vanilla envelopes you. It’s mesmerising and addictive. It’s not complex at first yet draws you back in with subtle hints of different facets. The wood mixes with the smoke, the wood goes away and its smoke with vanilla. A caramel comes up with wood. It’s goes on. It’s not one of those cake or cookie vanillas either this is drier.
It feels like the last day of summer at golden hour. A welcoming hug.
Sillage and projection: I have worn this in cooler 15°c through to warm 25°c weather. In warmer weather it never becomes cloying be careful not to over spray however.
In the cooler weather the sillage and projection is more moderate I did notice it noticeably lifted when I became hot.
The scent starts strongly for about 3 hours, settles to a closer bubble for around another two hours and then remains a strong skin scent for around five hours. It will still be on your pillow in the morning.
When? Autumn, winter and spring. On cooler summer days.
Thoughts: it’s hard to argue this is a touch designer but I don’t mind that. Easy to wear and easy to love. It feels like quality. Smooth. Nothing rough. No it’s not like By the Fireplace Maison Margiela.
Where? Office would be safe if air conditioned and the sprays are limited. Very versatile would be great for a night out or a date. You could just wear it daily if you wanted.
Side notes
Purchase again: yes
Wife commented/noticed: yes
Others commented: not yet
Blind buy? If you like woody scents with vanilla and smoke yes.