Maison Louis Marie 2014 EDP

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No.04 Bois de Balincourt

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Maison Louis Marie No.04 Bois de Balincourt is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014. No.04 Bois de Balincourt opens with Cedar and Sandalwood, settles into a heart of Vetiver, Cinnamon, and Nutmeg, and dries down to a base of Amberwood. Maison Louis Marie's No.04 Bois de Balincourt carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This woody wonder is utterly divisive, evoking either luxurious creaminess or a straight-up pickle jar. If your skin plays nice, you're in for a clean, calming sandalwood dream; otherwise, be prepared for a briny nightmare.
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  • Relaxed
  • Clean
  • Cozy
  • Woody
  • Sweet
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No.04 Bois de Balincourt Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Sandalwood54%
Cedar46%
Heartas listed
Vetiver39%
Nutmeg33%
Cinnamon28%
Baseas listed
Amberwood100%

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 Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and soft, woody character make it suitable for casual wear or dates where closeness is key. The potential for a 'dill' note and less-than-stellar longevity keep it from being a formal or sporty choice, and its subtlety might get lost in an office environment.

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

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

Ethics and formulation

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About

Bois de Balincourt opens with a dominant woody embrace of sandalwood and cedar, immediately grounding you in an earthy forest. The heart then introduces a gentle, warm spice from vetiver, nutmeg, and cinnamon, adding a subtle complexity before settling into a soft, powdery amberwood base. It's a journey from fresh timber to a subtly spiced, comforting warmth.

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