Guerlain 2019 EDP

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Les Absolus d'Orient Bois Mystérieux

by Thierry Wasser

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Guerlain Les Absolus d'Orient Bois Mystérieux is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Thierry Wasser. Les Absolus d'Orient Bois Mystérieux opens with Neroli and Bay Leaf, settles into a heart of Cedar, Patchouli, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Leather and Myrrh. Guerlain's Les Absolus d'Orient Bois Mystérieux carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair, polarizing opinions like few others. It's a bold, beast-mode oriental that demands confidence and can either be your signature masterpiece or just a bit too much 'body odour' for some. Definitely needs a test run before committing.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Warm
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Les Absolus d'Orient Bois Mystérieux Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bay Leaf65%
Neroli35%
Heartas listed
Cedar41%
Patchouli35%
Jasmine24%
Baseas listed
Myrrh50%
Leather50%

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its exceptional longevity and strong sillage, coupled with its intense woody, leather, and spicy accords, make it unsuitable for office wear. However, these same characteristics make it a standout for evening events, dates, and formal occasions where making a statement is desired.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli

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

Bois Mystérieux opens with an arresting blend of fresh, aromatic bay leaf and a bright hint of neroli, quickly deepening into a rich heart of cedar and earthy patchouli, softened by a touch of jasmine. The base is an intoxicating embrace of dark, animalic leather and warm, resinous myrrh, creating a dense, woody-spicy profile that lingers beautifully on the skin.

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