...The new Kurkdjian Bois D'Argent has already hit the market, available as a set of three, 40ML bottles with new Eau Noire and new Cologne Blanche. Maybe wait for reviews? 

...Thanks both, for your replies. I didn't get notified about them - sorry to respond late. The good news is I kept wearing it and, after a little more than a week, the fragrance smells much more well rounded. I wore it to the office today, and couldn't stop sniffing myself. I am back to loving it. And it's a good thing I bought the 250ML - I can get all day longevity out of this... with about 7-8 sprays :P

...Hello, I have been wearing one fragrance or another for a long time, but am new to perfume as a "hobby." Really enjoying myself so far though! My problem: I purchased an expensive 250ml bottle of Bois d'Argent today, and feel it is different (worse) than my trial run sample. I bought (on eBay) a new, boxed 7.5ml sample of Bois d'Argent from the Maison Christian Dior (or Privee) Collection. It was love at first sniff. I wore it for a week straight, reapplying in the afternoons. Though I got the sample on eBay, I am confident of its authenticity - especially after comparing side by side with a 7.5ml sample I received with my purchase today. When I got home from buying this very large (and very expensive) bottle, I gave myself a few good sprays. It's different. My sample smelled effervescent at the opening, with lots of Juniper. My full bottle smells much less bright at the opening, and MUCH more amber-y throughout. Sweeter. Can anyone offer guidance? Does my bottle just need some time to "oxidize"? Is it possible I got a bad batch? I purchased my big bottle from the Dior counter at Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills. Thanks in advance!