Bois Doré
Van Cleef & ArpelsEau de Parfum2017
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Bois Doré vs. Star
Is Bois Doré better than Star?
Star projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Same dominant accord
VanillaTonka Bean
vanillasweetwoodypowderyfruityamber
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The essentials
What's different between Bois Doré and Star?
| Bois Doré | Star | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2017 | 2023 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Fabrice Pellegrin | Karine Dubreuil-Sereni |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Bois Doré and Star smell?
Bois Doré
Vanilla
Sweet
Woody
Tobacco
Almond
Nutty
Powdery
Fruity
Star
Vanilla
Sweet
Amber
Powdery
Fruity
Woody
Lactonic
Coconut
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bois Doré and Star share?
Top
Mineral NotesBlack Pepper
FigPineapple
Heart
VanillaCedarwood
IrisCoconut Milk
Base
Tonka BeanWhite Musk
Tonka BeanVanillaPralineVirginia CedarWhite AmberHeliotrope
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
VanillaTonka Bean
Tonka BeanVanilla
Woody Notes
Cedarwood
Virginia Cedar
Where they fit
When and where do Bois Doré and Star work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bois Doré or Star?
| Bois Doré | Star | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Bois Doré and Star?
Sweet-woody with an edge. For someone who wants vanilla without the obvious, almond without the pastry. The mineral and pepper give it a pulse beneath the warmth. A quiet luxury, not a statement.Bois Doré
Fig and pineapple in the opening surprised me, but it works. The tropical start transitions into something unexpectedly sophisticated once iris and coconut milk take over.Star
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