Houbigant 2018 EDP

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Bois Mystique

by Luca Maffei

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Houbigant Bois Mystique is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Luca Maffei. Bois Mystique opens with Bergamot, Neroli, Pink Pepper, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Iris, Pepper, and Cinnamon, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood, Musk, Amber, and Cedar. Houbigant's Bois Mystique carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

A seriously sophisticated woody-spicy fragrance that's a dead ringer for Creed Royal Oud for many, though its subtle projection means Houbigant has nailed 'quiet luxury' with this one. Some find the performance lacklustre, but the scent itself is pretty much universally adored.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Subtle
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Bois Mystique Eau de 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Bois Mystique's discreet projection and complex woody-spicy profile make it ideal for office and formal settings where you want to smell refined without overpowering. Its warm, elegant character also suits an intimate date night, while its sophistication makes it less suitable for casual or sport wear.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • 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

Bois Mystique opens with a sophisticated kick of spicy ginger and cardamom, brightened by bergamot and a hint of neroli, while pink pepper adds a vibrant lift. At its heart, a warm blend of incense and cinnamon emerges, subtly underscored by the refined powderiness of iris. The drydown unveils a deep, luxurious base of cashmeran and guaiac woods, wrapped in musky amber and mystical myrrh, creating a smooth, elegant, and earthy finish.

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