Les Bains Guerbois 2023 EDP

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Raku

by Jérôme Epinette

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Les Bains Guerbois Raku is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Jérôme Epinette. Raku opens with Lemon and Pepper, settles into a heart of Fig and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Clean Musk, and Ambroxan. Les Bains Guerbois's Raku carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Raku is a divisive skin scent - some find it a unique, elegant take on clean musk and fig, a 'zen moment' in a bottle. Others are less impressed, picking up on a synthetic, dusty ambroxan heavy vibe that misses the mark.
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  • Subtle
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  • Sophisticated
  • Soft
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Raku Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pepper63%
Lemon37%
Heartas listed
Fig52%
Clary Sage48%
Baseas listed
Ambroxan34%
Clean Musk34%
Cedar32%

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 Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its intimate sillage and clean, non-offensive profile make it excellent for office and casual wear. The subtle nature means it won't dominate a date, but its lack of projection makes it less suitable for formal events or sport.

Ingredients and allergens

We don't have this fragrance's ingredient list yet.

About

Opens with a bright, crisp lemon given a slight edge by black pepper, quickly moving into a creamy, herbal fig heart. This isn't a sweet fig, but a more subtle, woody interpretation balanced by clary sage. The dry down settles into a clean, intimate skin scent of cedar, clean musk, and ambroxan, creating a smooth, understated finish that some describe as a 'wet clay' or 'new furniture' smell.

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