Fragrance du Bois Milano, hour by hour

How it opens, settles and lingers on skin.

Saffron and leather gloves by the theatre cloakroom after the show.

Main accordsleather, amber, fruity, sweet, musky

Milano by Fragrance du Bois, bottle pictured with its key notes: Orange, Thyme and Jasmine
  1. First spray0–15 min

  2. Heart15 min – 2 h

  3. Dry-down2 h – 7–12 h

Lasts
7–12 h
Long lasting
Sillage
Strong, 3 of 4
When to wear

SeasonWinterAutumn

Time of dayEvening

What wearers say

Votes from fragrance communities, most-voted answers first.

  • Longevity

    Most voted: 52%Long lasting

  • Sillage

    Most voted: 56%Strong

  • Season

    Most voted: 43%Winter

  • Time of day

    Most voted: 46%Evening

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Longevity, 288 votes

  • Very weak3%8 votes
  • Weak9%25 votes
  • Moderate23%65 votes
  • Long lasting (Most voted)52%150 votes
  • Eternal14%40 votes

Sillage, 250 votes

  • Intimate6%15 votes
  • Moderate26%65 votes
  • Strong (Most voted)56%140 votes
  • Enormous12%30 votes

Season, 213 votes

  • Spring11%24 votes
  • Summer6%12 votes
  • Autumn40%86 votes
  • Winter (Most voted)43%91 votes

Time of day, 177 votes

  • Daytime12%21 votes
  • Office8%14 votes
  • Evening (Most voted)46%81 votes
  • Night out34%61 votes

Which size is right for you?

Every size is decanted from the same original bottle.

  • 3ml

    To discover it

    Price: Now €11.16Was €17.90SAVE 38%
    • Per ml: €3.72/ml
    • ≈60 sprays
    • 20 days of wear
  • 30ml

    To keep it

    • ≈600 sprays
    • 200 days of wear
10 ml decant of Milano by Fragrance du Bois next to the original bottle

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Every perfume we sell is the authentic original, decanted from the perfume house’s own bottle.

Key notes
Decant sizes

We buy our bottles from authorized EU distributors and directly from the brands, and 10ML decants every perfume itself.

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Why scent lovers try it with us before they buy the bottle.

10ML decants in glass vials and a travel atomiser

10ML vs a blind buy

What a decant gives you that a bottle bought unsmelled can’t.

Why 10ML?
Blind buy
Authentic original perfume
Yes
Yes
Smell it on your skin before you buy
Yes
No
Try several scents for one bottle’s price
Yes
No
Travel-ready atomiser
Yes
No
No full bottle wasted if it’s not for you
Yes
No

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Fragrance du Bois Milano in plain words

What it smells like, how it wears and who it suits.

What it smells like

Opens with sparkling citrus and a hint of saffron. A fruity, floral heart with a resinous edge follows, and it dries down to warm amber and soft leather that stays on the skin.

How it wears

The perfume community reports long-lasting wear and strong projection, though others describe moderate wear and reach.

When to wear it

Wearers favour it in winter and autumn, mostly in the evening and at night.

Who it suits

Suits someone who likes fruity leather and wants a polished evening scent. Women and men both wear it, and it carries well, so a restrained application suits close company.

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Sizes and price per ml

At 10ML, Fragrance du Bois Milano comes as 3ml for €11.16 (€3.72/ml), 10ml for €30.60 (€3.06/ml) and 30ml for €76.95 (€2.57/ml).

Frequently asked questions

What does Fragrance du Bois Milano smell like?

Fragrance du Bois Milano opens with Bergamot, Orange, Saffron and Thyme. The heart brings Fruity Notes, Jasmine and Olibanum. It dries down to Amber, Leather, Musk and Vanilla. Shoppers on fragrance communities describe its main accords as leather, amber, fruity, sweet and musky.

Is Fragrance du Bois Milano long lasting?

Shoppers on fragrance communities most often rate its longevity as long lasting (52% of votes), and 66% rate it long lasting or eternal. They most often rate its sillage as strong (56% of votes). How long it lasts on you also depends on your skin and how much you apply.

Is Fragrance du Bois Milano good for summer?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it mainly for autumn and winter; summer takes only 6% of season votes.

Is Fragrance du Bois Milano good for winter?

Yes. Shoppers on fragrance communities vote winter its best season, with 43% of season votes.

Is Fragrance du Bois Milano for day or night?

Shoppers on fragrance communities mostly wear it after dark: 80% of time-of-day votes are for evenings and nights out, 20% for daytime or the office.

Can I wear Fragrance du Bois Milano to the office?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rarely pick it for the office: only 8% of time-of-day votes go to the office.

Who makes Fragrance du Bois Milano?

Milano is made by Fragrance du Bois. Its perfumer is Shadi Samra. It was launched in 2020.

How many wears is a 10ml decant of Fragrance du Bois Milano?

A 10ml decant of Fragrance du Bois Milano holds about 200 sprays, roughly 67 days of wear. The 3ml decant holds about 60 sprays, around 20 days. The 30ml decant holds about 600 sprays, around 200 days.

Which other Fragrance du Bois perfumes can I try?

Besides Fragrance du Bois Milano, 10ML has Sirène, Oud Orange Intense and Lucius from Fragrance du Bois, each decanted from the original bottle.

Is this Fragrance du Bois Milano decant the original perfume?

Yes. Every Fragrance du Bois Milano decant is filled by hand from an original Fragrance du Bois bottle, with nothing added or diluted, so it opens, dries down and lasts on your skin the way the bottle does. We sell only authentic originals.

Is Fragrance du Bois Milano fresh or warm?

Warm once it settles: bergamot and orange give a bright first impression, but amber, leather and musk make up the long dry-down. Wearers choose it for winter and autumn.

Is Fragrance du Bois Milano good for a date night?

Yes: evening and night top the votes, and the leather, amber and saffron give it a warm, polished feel. It projects strongly, so apply with care.

Where can I buy Fragrance du Bois Milano as a decant?

At 10ML: Fragrance du Bois Milano comes as a 3ml, 10ml and 30ml decant, filled by hand from an original bottle. The 10ml decant costs €30.60 (€3.06/ml), and 10ML ships across the EU.

What is a decant?

A small amount of a perfume, taken from its original bottle and put into a travel atomiser. You get the real fragrance in a size that lets you live with it for days before you decide on the full bottle.

How does the money-back guarantee work?

If a scent isn’t right for you, get in touch within 30 days of it arriving and we’ll arrange a refund. Terms apply. See our refund policy.