Rebus Bois 1920

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2022

At a glance

Is Rebus Bois 1920 worth trying?

Rebus by Bois 1920 is a fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Evening wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Very Good longevity with Strong sillage
Signature profile
powdery, citrus, oud with Bergamot, Galbanum, Orris Root

The first impression

Rebus by Bois 1920 is a fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Rebus was launched in 2022. The nose behind this fragrance is Chris Maurice. Top notes are Bergamot, Galbanum, Orris Root and Lemon; middle notes are Agarwood (Oud), Violet and Lavender; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.

What shapes the scent

powdery 100%
citrus 85%
oud 70%
aromatic 60%
woody 50%
violet 40%
fresh spicy 35%
lavender 30%
green 25%
iris 20%

The perfumer behind it

Chris Maurice

Chris Maurice

Chris Maurice is a perfumer with a wide-ranging portfolio that includes work for Aqualis, Artal Perfumes, Assaf, Astrophil & Stella, Azman, and Bey Parfum. His creations include Egoli, Forbidden Rose, Darley, Love Is Lost, Moonage Daydream, Riad Jasmine, Song For A Wanderer, and Abyssoria. His style varies from floral and romantic to dark and mysterious.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Bergamot Bergamot
Galbanum Galbanum
Orris Root Orris Root
Lemon Lemon

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Agarwood (Oud) Agarwood (Oud)
Violet Violet
Lavender Lavender

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Agarwood (Oud) Agarwood (Oud)
Sandalwood Sandalwood
Musk Musk
Amber Amber

The mood it creates

The Mystic Archetype: Portrait of Rebus Bois 1920

Essence

Rebus channels the Mystic archetype-a bridge between worlds, equally at home in shadow and light. The bergamot-and-oud duality mirrors their nature: part seeker, part sage. This fragrance thrums with enigmatic energy, like incense curling through an ancient library, inviting interpretation but resisting easy answers.

Style & Aesthetic

They drape themselves in layers-cashmere wraps over structured silhouettes, or raw-edge linen paired with heirloom silver. Rebus's orris root and lavender reflect their blend of the ceremonial and the organic. Their spaces are altars of curiosities: dried botanicals beside well-thumbed grimoires.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in the unseen threads connecting all things. The agarwood's sacred smokiness in Rebus speaks to their reverence for ritual. Yet the citrus top notes reveal their pragmatism-magic, to them, is a lens, not an escape. They value intuition as highly as intellect.

Relationships

They attract kindred spirits hungry for depth, though some find their intensity unsettling. Romantic partners must navigate their mercurial tides-the violet middle note hints at fleeting vulnerability. Their inner circle is small, bound by shared quests for meaning.

Lifestyle

Dawn might find them journaling dreams; midnight, studying astrology charts. Rebus's strong sillage mirrors their refusal to dim their light for comfort. They frequent dimly lit cafes and occult bookshops, always the quietest-and most arresting-presence in the room.

Shadow

Their esoteric pursuits can become escapism. The galbanum's green bitterness warns of this risk-when fascination with mysteries becomes avoidance of mundane truths. Grounding comes through sandalwood's earthy embrace.

Conclusion

Rebus is the scent of the liminal, for those who dwell at thresholds. Like its wearer, it whispers that the most profound truths often linger just beyond words.