Bois Datchaï Eau de Parfum by MAISON CRIVELLI

So very beautiful and evocative…
This feels like walking at the edge of an ancient forest while holding a cup of tea. You are tempted to step into the woods but there’s something keeping you from going in because you know you’ll get utterly lost…

The black currant note is shy on my skin but it’s there at the edge, it’s juicy but shy. What truly shines on my skin is the woods and it smells amazing!! I love it so much, I am going to have to get a full bottle of this beauty!

Longevity: not bad, 4-5 hours.
Projection/Sillage: poor and I love it that way!! It’s an intimate scent.
Price: yeah, it’s pricey..personally, it’s worth the investment because I would wear it year round.
This reminds me of Enchanted Forest by The Vagabond Prince. It’s less pinewoods-y but they vibe the same. Though I have a strong preference for Bous Datchaï. It wears better on my skin.

Edit: I just got a full bottle of Bois Datchaï!! I am excited to wear it this Spring, I am going to smell amazing!

Boise scents have always held a special place in my heart. While Cedrat Boise leans heavily into the citrus realm, Bois Datchai takes a different route, delving into the world of chai (tea) and incense. I'm delighted by the presence of cinnamon, as it adds a touch of warmth to my senses. It's quite intriguing and amusing how the combination of cinnamon and black tea creates the illusion of a cardamom base, even though cardamom isn't officially listed in the notes.

This fragrance makes me want to get closer to the wearer; if they happened to run their fingers through their hair or removed their scarf or jacket, the scent would pique the curiosity of those around, wondering where this delightful fragrance came from. It's not offensive at all; in fact, it's rather pleasant. I can almost imagine smelling this on someone who's enjoying a winter/fall night outdoors.

Hours later, Papyrus makes a grand entrance, and I gladly embrace it. After Iris Malikhan, this could be the next bottle I consider purchasing. There's something undeniably captivating about it. I'd reserve this fragrance for special occasions, to impress those individuals for whom I want to smell exceptional.
After another hour, I must say it's addictive. It lures you in, evoking that 'I want to hug your arm and savor your scent' kind of feeling. It draws you closer, creating an intense yearning for intimacy. The sillage is moderate to strong and effortlessly engaging.

Amazing scent profile. If you usually love warm spicy, woody perfumes, this is a very safe blind buy. Absolutely unisex, leaning masculine perhaps but the black current definitely saves it from being exclusive to men.

Unfortunately, performance is not great at all. You will need to spray even more than how you often spray an EDT. Doesn't last on skin or clothes, maybe if you sniff really closely but longevity and projection are basically non-existent.

Will need to use a few times more for the full review. For now it's a moderate like. Could have been a strong love if the performance was not so bad.

Update July: Yeah performance is still very bad. It does smell a bit BO after a while, but i don't mind. Just, the performance is way too bad, like 3-4 hours longevity max if overspraying and intimate projection, it feels like a scent you'd wear at home rather than outside. Save your coins and buy gris charnel extrait instead they're not the same at all but kinda similar.

Man such a shame cuz i love the scent a lot. Will let it sit out a bit more, hope the performance will get better.

Update Aug: Found a way to use this. Mix with Jimmy Choo Fever and it creates this most beautiful scent that is spicy, yummy without being too womanly and flirty. It basically makes JC Fever for professional, complex and suitable for the office. Also somehow makes both scents last much longer. Just the best combo I have found recently.

Just bought this. It's lovely - rich, bright blackcurrant + smoke + coniferous smells. I'm not usually a fan of the latter on my skin, but this is such a perfectly balanced blend it really works.

I just love this! It’s become my favorite bedtime fragrance.

The strongest note to my nose is the black currant right at the top which fades and leaves behind a hint of juicy berries with soft woods. The papyrus is definitely there and participate to the soft cozy feel of this perfume. I don’t really get the cinnamon, maybe it comes into play layer but I’m already asleep by then!
I never wear it in the day because I feel like it wears too close to the skin but I don’t mind. It’s beautiful and calming and I’m probably getting a full bottle after I finish my 50ml.

This makes me want to try other maison crivelli scents