Classic 1920 (2005)
by Bois 1920

As a fan of Bois 1920 and Odori this review is not going to be easy for me as my disappointment for 1920 Classic is quite consistent. The name 1920 Classic made me think about a sort of signature scent with a classic oriental structure and a solid execution and all I got is a quite conventional and unremarkable fruity oriental.

B1920 opens with a terrifying, sweet and sticky apricot / citrus / osmanthus accord that immediately made me worry about becoming diabetic. After a couple of hours or so the overripe fruit note settles down and sweet amber makes its appearance with no surprise joined by some pale floral patterns, hints of vetiver and woods (?). In this phase Bois 1920 it's almost pleasant but yet too conventional. Overall this is a barely fine fragrance if you're into super sweet fruity compositions but the challenging price tag should be a serious deterrent, anyway. Not for me, sorry!

Fortunately I didn't get much sillage. Very good lasting power, though.

10th June, 2011.

I'm a little confused by the reviews on this one. Fruity amber? Not on me. The dominant accord on me is spicy. Pepper, ginger, and maybe nutmeg mixes with the light citrus in the opening for a very bracing scent.

Amber is in there, don't get me wrong, but I don't find it cloying at all. It just smooths out the spice and forms a nice relationship with the woody vetiver note that shares the space. Really a lovely scent, and totally appropriate for both sexes.

29th April, 2011.

clean, sophisticated, warm yet crisp. kind of like a more open and straightforward Allure. Starts off strong, and warms down nicely after an uncomplicated development. Excellent. Expensive but worth it.

17th December, 2010.

I like this. It makes me happy. Yes it is linear with not much development. Right out of the gate what you see is what you get. Citron vetiver sandalwood and amber. To my nose this is well blended with the sandalwood and amber just holding the sweet citron in check. It's a fine line no doubt and for some it may not work. For me this is a pick me up in a bottle. Reminds me a little of C&E's Nomad but without the stronger sandalwood. Not much projection stays close to the skin just for you and your loved ones. Meraviglioso!

8th September, 2010.

This is nice, certainly worth a sniff, and a whole bottle to me. Sweetened tobacco with a hint of spice. Reminds me of Versace Dreamer but much much more wearable The sweetness is what makes it unisex, but it leans to the manly side (boyish maybe?). There is some ginger to my nose, but maybe its just the notes interaction. This is simple yet classy and relaxed. Can easily make a signature scent. Perfect for the summer but works anytime really. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED (at least to sample...give it time to marinade on your skin!)

8th August, 2010.

I absolutely love this fragrance. Yes, it is sweet, but not cloying to me. After a cirtus and floral opening, the vetiver and tobacco nicely balance the sweeter notes. A hint of vanilla blends with the tobacco, but is never in the forefront. Although ginger is not mentioned in the official description, I think it's present to some degree. The basil is very nice, but I can understand how it's sweetness might be too much for someone who doesn't love basil. This smells VERY similar to Yves Saint Laurent's L'Homme, but Classic 1920 is less sweet and more green (particularly the vetiver).

This is a very fresh, invigorating, and inoffensive fragrance. But you had better like tobacco, vetiver, and basil or you're wasting your money.

18th March, 2010.