Maison Crivelli · 2018
Bois Datchaï EDP
Longevity
4–7 h60% of 11 people
Projection
Variesreports split · 79 people
Season
Cooler months6 in 10 season mentions
woody
grounded
smoky cedar and black tea, with leathery warmth
Scent Notes
Woody
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What the community says
Often worn in cooler months
Scendira's summary of what people post on perfume review sites, updated 25 Oct 2026: 89 describe how long it lasts, 79 how far it projects and 33 how it smells. Most other posts only name Bois Datchaï.
Sample first: opinions on this one are split.
How long it lasts89 people
4–7 h
for 60% of people
0 h3 h6 h9 h12+ h
60% of people get 4–7 hours. From 11 people who said how many hours. The dot is the middle answer (5 h).
Wear time varies a lot
about half say it lasts a moderate time
about 1 in 3 say it lasts a long time
In words
Reports are mixed: about half say it lasts a moderate time, and about 1 in 3 say it lasts a long time.
How far it projects79 people
Projection varies
about 2 in 5 say it stays close to the skin
about 2 in 5 say it projects moderately
In words
No single story here: about 2 in 5 say it stays close to the skin, while about 2 in 5 say it projects moderately.
When people wear it23 mentions
6 in 10
season mentions are cooler
6 in 10 cooler4 in 10 other seasons
From 23 mentions of a season.
Cooler months
Also worth knowing
Compliments
2%
2% of people get compliments on it (43).
Typical perfume we track: 8%.
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Summary in words
Maison Crivelli Bois Datchaï: what people say about it.
In short: Often worn in cooler months.
Worn by everyone.
60% of people get 4–7 hours of wear (11 people who said how many hours; the middle answer is 5 hours).
Wear time varies a lot (89 people): Reports are mixed: about half say it lasts a moderate time, and about 1 in 3 say it lasts a long time.
Projection varies (79 people): No single story here: about 2 in 5 say it stays close to the skin, while about 2 in 5 say it projects moderately.
Of the 23 mentions of a season, about 6 in 10 are about cooler weather.
People wear it most for: cooler months.
2% of people get compliments on it (43).
Perfumes people say smell alike: 2013 Résidence d'Artistes by Les Bains Guerbois (62% of voters).
Sample first: opinions on this one are split.
Each person counts once per topic. Reported experiences, not verified purchases; skin, climate and batch change how a scent wears.
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How we count
- It sums up what 120+ people have said about this perfume in community discussions and perfume reviews, up to 25 Oct 2026.
- Each person counts once per topic, however often they posted. A count or bar only appears once enough people have described that topic.
- These are reported experiences, not verified-purchase reviews or a rating. Skin, climate and batch all change how a scent wears.
- Scendira’s AI reads each review and post and tags what it says (how long it lasts, how far it projects, how it smells). We count each person once per topic; the sentences here are written from those counts.
- Matches with 100+ voters come first; early reads have fewer votes.
Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Maison Crivelli Bois Datchaï smells like smoky cedar and black tea, with leathery warmth. Key notes are Virginia cedar, black currant and black tea. It reads unisex.
This eau de parfum works across all four seasons and is easy to wear day or night. A good pick for casual days. Released in 2018.
Wearers report that it lasts a solid half day on skin, and projects to about arm's length.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something woody and grounded for casual days.
- Sample first if: woody is new territory for you.
- Skip if: you dislike spicy fragrances.
Around $185.
Explore more: More from Maison Crivelli · Woody perfumes · Virginia cedar perfumes · Black tea perfumes
Concentration
EDP
Occasion
Casual
Projection
Moderate
Gender lean
Leans unisex
The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Casual
The Brand
Maison Crivelli
Maison Crivelli is a contemporary French niche house. Maison Crivelli on Scendira: 21 perfumes, about $160 to $600. Fragrance communities keep coming back to Maison Crivelli Hibiscus Mahajád, Maison Crivelli Oud Maracujá and Maison Crivelli Iris Malikhân.
Pick by pick
Maison Crivelli Hibiscus Mahajád (Extrait de Parfum, 2021) is described as floral hibiscus tea with rose and peppermint, with notes of hibiscus and Damask rose. On Maison Crivelli Oud Maracujá (Extrait de Parfum, 2023), expect smoky oud leather, fruity rose, sweet vanilla; it starts with passionfruit and saffron and settles on leather, akigalawood and amber. Maison Crivelli Iris Malikhân (Eau de Parfum, 2020) reads as powdery vanilla leather, spiced and resinous, built around orris and vanilla.
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FAQ
Common questions.
It smells like smoky cedar and black tea, with leathery warmth. Key notes are Virginia cedar, black currant and black tea.
Wearers report that it lasts a solid half day on skin, and projects to about arm's length.
It works across all four seasons. It is easy to wear day or night. It suits casual days.
It reads unisex.
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