L'Artisan Parfumeur 2003 EDP

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Bois Farine

by Jean-Claude Ellena

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L'Artisan Parfumeur Bois Farine is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2003, created by Jean-Claude Ellena. Bois Farine settles into a heart of Woody Notes, Musk, Powdery, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood, and Benzoin. L'Artisan Parfumeur's Bois Farine carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Bois Farine is an absolute enigma, a true love-it-or-hate-it scent that's either a stroke of genius or a puzzling mistake. Expect dry wood, powder, and a generous sprinkle of 'peanut candy' that promises a truly unique ride.
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  • Cozy
  • Elegant
  • Powdery
  • Warm
  • Sensual
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Bois Farine Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Powdery31%
Iris26%
Woody Notes23%
Jasmine12%
Musk8%
Baseas listed
Guaiac Wood37%
Benzoin32%
Cedar16%
Sandalwood15%

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its intimate sillage and unique, often peculiar, scent profile make it ideal for casual wear or an office environment where it won't overwhelm. It's too odd for most formal settings and too subtle for a classic date scent, though some find its intriguing nature romantic.

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

  • 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

It opens with an immediate dry, floury woodiness, a bit like a dusty old wooden box, quickly joined by unusual nutty hints that many describe as peanut or almond flour. The heart brings in a cool, powdery iris, complementing the warmth of sandalwood and cedar. Benzoin and musk provide a subtle, creamy undertone, creating a comforting yet distinctly peculiar drydown.

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