L'Artisan Parfumeur 2024 EDP

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Il Était Un Bois

by Caroline Dumur

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L'Artisan Parfumeur Il Était Un Bois is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Caroline Dumur. L'Artisan Parfumeur's Il Était Un Bois carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a quiet charmer, a 'love it or leave it' scent with a distinct, comforting profile. It's not a deep forest, but a sun-drenched, airy wood with a unique oat-milk twist. A real conversation starter, if you're into that sort of thing.
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  • Clean
  • Cozy
  • Relaxed
  • Sophisticated
  • Subtle
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Il Était Un Bois 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:
Spring Fall

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its calming, unobtrusive nature, make it an excellent choice for office and casual wear. While pleasant, its unique character might not suit every formal setting, and it lacks the dynamism for sport.

About

Il Était Un Bois opens with a surprising cereal-like warmth, an almost nutty buckwheat note that's both dry and powdery. This quickly blends into a sophisticated, airy vetiver, far from the usual earthy rootiness. The cedar emerges as a soft, pale wood, not a dark forest, giving the whole composition a gentle, clean, and subtly creamy finish. It's a scent that conjures images of sunlit clearings and fresh-cut timber, with an unusual, comforting sweetness.

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