How Bois transformed the language of the city of Florence into perfume and niche fragrance in 1920.

Exquisite niche perfumes from Bois 1920 – Florence in your breath

Florence speaks softly. In the courtyards of old palazzi lies a warm dust, scented with bergamot and sunshine; in the workshops, the air vibrates as if over freshly sanded wood; over the hills, the wind still carries the shadow of lavender . Bois 1920 distills this landscape, this discipline, this warmth – not as decoration, but as an attitude. At scent amor, your journey begins now with ten compositions from this Florentine school: CENTENARIO , GIOCO ALL'ALBA , MARASMA , OLTREMARE , PARANÁ , SCURO , FRAMMENTI , POLICROMIA , SCORZAFORZA , and ART 1920. Each tells a chapter of this city, crafted as a niche fragrance with a clear structure, carried by raw materials that speak without shouting.

A heritage with backbone – from Guido to Enzo: the story of Bois 1920

In the beginning, there was no marketing, but patience. At the beginning of the 20th century, the Florentine Guido Galardi experimented with lavender ("Spigo") from the hills above the city. He mixed essences, filled them into sachets, tasted, discarded, and refined. What remained was a method: the search for the essential, the respect for materials, the conviction that a fragrance doesn't have to be loud to be effective. Decades later, the family revived this method—and brought it into the present. At its helm today is Enzo Galardi, a guardian of the heritage and, at the same time, a translator into modernity. Under his leadership, the workshop concept has evolved into a distinctive profile: Bois 1920 composes niche perfumes like architecture—with supporting woods ( sandalwood , cedarwood , guaiac wood ), unifying resins ( benzoin , amber ), and light sources such as lemon , mandarin , bergamot , or the cool reflections of iris and hyacinth .
The owning family adheres to a principle that has shaped Florence for centuries: form follows craftsmanship. The bottle is heavy, but not ostentatious; the fragrance projects, but never oversteps the mark; the development is understated, yet rich. Bois 1920 is therefore not a nostalgia project, but an ongoing workshop account from a family that considers perfume a serious art form. Anyone considering buying niche perfume will find here an attitude, not an accessory – a signature that adapts to your day, not the other way around.

Why Bois 1920 is a perfect match for scent amor – and for you

Scent Amor curates exceptional fragrances with substance. Bois 1920 delivers precisely that: unisex perfume that thinks in terms of moods, not categories like women's or men's fragrance ; textures that accompany you instead of overpowering you; long-lasting quality without the sugarcoating. In a time when loud is often mistaken for good, this Florentine house reminds us that precision, restraint, and patience are the true luxuries. This is the true meaning of niche fragrances : character over effect, origin over gimmick, craftsmanship over pose – and that's exactly why Bois 1920 is now on our shelves.

Bois 1920 in ten fragrance chapters – Florence, that remains

CENTENARIO – Florentine memory that breathes

Bois 1920 CENTENARIO evokes the tranquility of a late-morning studio. Tiare and ylang-ylang settle like light upon iris , while the base of sandalwood and musk holds everything together without weighing it down. Bois 1920 CENTENARIO functions like a beautifully draping fabric: soft, sophisticated, and resilient. A luxurious niche perfume for days that demand presence but can't tolerate noise.

SCORZAFORZA – Citrus peels like sparks over the Arno

Bois 1920 SCORZAFORZA isn't "sparkling," but structured. Mandarin , lemon , and petitgrain form the bright edge, while patchouli and cedarwood provide the backbone. The effect: energy without haste, freshness without coldness. Bois 1920 SCORZAFORZA is your clear vision when your to-do list is longer than the day—a unisex perfume that propels you forward, not drives you.

OLTREMARE – The city's longing for the sea

Bois 1920 OLTREMARE translates vastness into everyday life. Lime , bergamot , and tea create a bright, green transparency, hyacinth adds a cool touch, and amber and sandalwood provide depth. It's the idea of the sea without the aqua clichés – Bois 1920 OLTREMARE is the space opened up in the mind when everything happens within.

MARASMA – Salty steps through sun-warmed alleys

Bois 1920 MARASMA brings a mineral breeze to the skin: finger lime , pineapple , and a salty accord intensify over guaiac wood and amber . This isn't the beach, but movement—the kind of freshness that never sounds like a shower, but rather like a city by the water. Bois 1920 MARASMA is summer air with urban precision.

PARANÁ – Green backbone, urban tranquility

Bois 1920 PARANÁ captures the precision of a tailored suit. Birch and galbanum define the contours, cardamom and bergamot maintain their presence, while vetiver , oakmoss , and amber provide grounding. A modern men's fragrance in the best sense: clean, confident, understated – and equally wearable as a unisex perfume if you seek clarity without coldness.

SCURO – The serenity of the Florentine night

Bois 1920 SCURO is a space that lingers long after the noise has faded. Incense and pepper draw dark lines, cashmeran and vanilla warm the pulse. This isn't a show, it's gravity. Bois 1920 SCURO represents conversations that last and evenings that take their time.

FRAMMENTI – A rose light that lasts the hours

Bois 1920 FRAMMENTI balances rhubarb and rose with vanilla , benzoin , and white musk . Sweet, yet sophisticated; floral, but without the frills. Bois 1920 FRAMMENTI is intimacy as style: a niche fragrance that transforms skin temperature into texture—perfect if you want to project softness without appearing overly sentimental.

POLICROMIA – Paint painted by the wind

Bois 1920 POLICROMIA captures the cheerful side of Florence. Mandarin casts light, tuberose lifts the bow, a mineral touch adds movement, and amber holds the warmth. Joy that truly shines – Bois 1920 POLICROMIA is Italian lightness, tailored to your needs, an exceptional fragrance for days that call for color.

GIOCO ALL'ALBA – The game of the first hour

Bois 1920 GIOCO ALL'ALBA captures the moment before the city awakens. Whiskey and saffron open warmly, tobacco and leather focus, and vanilla and guaiac wood provide a smooth finish. A presence without pathos – a favorite for those who understand men's fragrance not as loudness, but as an attitude.

ART 1920 – Self-Portrait of a Florentine School

Bois 1920 ART 1920 paints the house in musical notes: iris as light, bergamot as breath, vetiver and cedarwood as framework, amber as warmth. Not a statement piece, but identity. Anyone who wants to know why Bois 1920 is more than just a name should wear Bois 1920 ART 1920 for a day – and read in the evening what their skin has recorded.

Handwriting – why Bois 1920 works in everyday life

The reason these fragrances work lies in the dosage. Bois 1920 leaves space between the notes so that the skin can respond. Two sprays, clean skin, an hour of patience – then the composition speaks at the right pace. For brightness, SCORZAFORZA and OLTREMARE ; for tranquility, CENTENARIO and FRAMMENTI ; for gravity, SCURO ; for focus , GIOCO ALL'ALBA ; for urban understatement, PARANÁ ; for joie de vivre , POLICROMIA ; for summer skin, MARASMA ; for signature, ART 1920. At scent amor, you can get perfume samples so you don't just guess, but experience.

Entrepreneurial spirit, ownership, responsibility – Florence as a method

The family behind Bois 1920 works like Florence builds: with precision. This means respect for raw materials, rigorous quality control, and a production that prefers to remain small when the integrity of the formula demands it. Guido's founding spirit—the slow testing, the careful blending, the trust in lavender , iris , and sandalwood —became the method that Enzo further developed: modern citrus fractions, precise resin and wood architecture, and finely balanced musk bases. This is how niche perfumes are created that don't feel "retro," but timeless. The owning family doesn't run the brand as a label, but as a mission: to create fragrances as if each formula were a miniature Florence—made of light, stone, and a hand that knows when enough is enough.

What niche fragrances really mean here

Bois 1920 doesn't answer search queries with keywords, but with impact: Those who want to know what makes niche fragrances special will experience precisely crafted, luxurious niche perfumes here that are pleasant in the morning, present at midday, and memorable in the evening. Unisex perfume becomes a way of life, buying niche perfume a conscious decision for origin and craftsmanship. The result is a fragrance culture that complements your life, rather than imposing itself on it.

FAQ – Bois 1920 at scent amor

What does Bois 1920 stand for in one sentence?
For Florentine craftsmanship: fragrances with clear architecture, honest raw materials and quiet authority.

Are the fragrances unisex?
Yes. Bois 1920 thinks in terms of moods, not genders. Many compositions work as unisex perfumes – subtle during the day, memorable in the evening.

How long do Bois 1920 perfumes last?
Depending on skin chemistry, usually 8–12 hours; the sillage remains refined: present, never intrusive.

Which fragrances are suitable for beginners?
Fresh & clear: Bois 1920 SCORZAFORZA , Bois 1920 OLTREMARE .
Calm & soft: Bois 1920 CENTENARIO , Bois 1920 FRAMMENTI .
Deep & contemplative: Bois 1920 SCURO , Bois 1920 GIOCO ALL'ALBA .

Are there samples?
Yes. At scent amor you can order perfume samples to test Bois 1920 in your everyday life – at home, at your own pace.

Why does Bois 1920 go well with scent amor?
Because we speak the same language: exceptional fragrances with substance, Florence at heart, everyday life in focus.

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