Fragrance Du Bois 2016 Parfum

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Parisian Fragrance du Bois

by Christian Provenzano

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Fragrance Du Bois Parisian Fragrance du Bois is a Parfum launched in 2016, created by Christian Provenzano. Parisian Fragrance du Bois opens with Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, Cardamom, and Almond, settles into a heart of Leather, Oud, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Fragrance Du Bois's Parisian Fragrance du Bois carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Divisive and desperately overpriced, Parisian aims for elegant mystery but lands on a familiar, underperforming oud-rose track for many. Some find it a masterpiece, others a weak echo of better, cheaper alternatives.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Classic
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Parisian Fragrance du Bois Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate sillage makes it suitable for office wear, but the luxurious and sensual profile, with its prominent rose and oud, truly shines for dates and formal evening events. While some reviewers noted its versatility for casual wear when dressed well, its high price and sophisticated blend generally lean away from everyday casual use.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

An opulent and complex scent that opens with a surprising bright burst of grapefruit, softened by spicy pink pepper and a hint of warm cardamom and almond. This quickly deepens into a rich heart of traditional rose and smooth, non-aggressive oud, balanced by leather and a touch of jasmine. The dry down is a sophisticated blend of smoky incense, earthy patchouli, creamy sandalwood, and warm amber, leaving a lingering, elegant trail.

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