BOIS IMPERIAL - COLLECTOR EDITION

Bois Impérial Collector Edition is Essential Parfums' anniversary edition, created to celebrate five years of the maison's signature fragrance by Quentin Bisch. A unisex Eau de Parfum housed in a refillable 100 ml bottle, reissued in an exclusive design for the gifting season.

The Fragrance

In 2025 Bois Impérial turned five, moving from niche discovery to a true contemporary classic of artistic perfumery. To mark the occasion, Essential Parfums left the formula untouched and reimagined the bottle instead, playing with a sharp contrast of absolute black and shimmering silver that echoes the bright and deep duality of Quentin Bisch's composition. A minimalist, architectural silhouette designed for those who already love Bois Impérial and want to own its collector's edition.

How It Evolves on Skin

The opening pairs Thai Basil with Nepalese Timut Pepper, a green, spicy accord that warms quickly on the skin. The heart brings in Haitian Vetiver alongside Georgywood and Petalia, a modern raw material that adds woody roundness without weighing it down. The base settles into Akigalawood, Indonesian Patchouli and Ambrofix, a warm, enveloping woody-amber foundation that lingers well beyond the day.

Who We Recommend Bois Impérial Collector Edition To

We recommend it to anyone who already knows Bois Impérial and is looking for the collector's edition to gift or treat themselves to ahead of the holidays, as well as to first-time buyers who want to start straight away with the most refined version of this bestseller. It's a woody-aromatic fragrance suited to everyday, cross-context wear, from the office to more curated occasions, wearable by anyone looking for a distinct yet never overpowering character.

Fragrance Characteristics

Our Opinion

When a bestseller reaches its fifth anniversary and the house decides not to touch the formula, that's already a statement of confidence in what it created. The new black-and-silver bottle adds that collector's touch that makes it perfect to gift, without changing in any way the character that has made this fragrance a fixture of our niche selection.

Similar Fragrances

• 602 Bois Narcotique Intense, Bon Parfumeur — the same woody-spicy imprint with pepper and patchouli, for anyone who loves Bois Impérial and wants to explore an even more intense, narcotic take on wood.
• Green Forest, Al Ambra — a more accessible woody-aromatic sharing pink pepper, cedar and vetiver, an ideal everyday alternative with a kindred spirit.
• Green Ice, Devertere — vetiver and cedar in a fresher, more mineral key, for those seeking the same woody backbone with a brighter soul.

FAQ

Does the Collector Edition smell the same as the classic Bois Impérial?
Yes: it's the same Eau de Parfum launched in 2020 by Quentin Bisch, and the formula hasn't been changed for the anniversary. Only the bottle changes, in a limited-edition black-and-silver finish created for the fragrance's fifth anniversary.

Why choose this edition over the standard bottle?
It's designed for anyone who wants to give or receive a gift with more refined packaging, or for collectors of the house's limited editions: the juice inside remains the same bestseller, only the bottle's look changes, and it's still refillable.

Is Bois Impérial Collector Edition also a good first approach to the brand?
Yes: it's the same signature fragrance that made Essential Parfums famous, so it's just as good a starting point as the standard bottle, with the added value of the collector's edition.

Product Information

Brand

Essential Parfums

Name

Bois Impérial - Collector Edition

Concentration

Eau de Parfum

Size

100 ml (refillable)

Olfactory Family

Aromatic Woody

Launch Year

2020 (original formula) — collector's edition 2025

Made in

France