Maison Louis Marie 2014 Oil

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No.04 Bois de Balincourt

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Maison Louis Marie No.04 Bois de Balincourt is a perfume oil 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-spicy scent is a divisive one, often drawing comparisons to pickle brine, yet for those whose skin chemistry agrees, it's a soft, sophisticated sandalwood dream. Definitely try before you buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Relaxed
  • Clean
  • Warm
  • Subtle
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No.04 Bois de Balincourt Perfume Oil 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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate sillage and soft, clean woody character make it suitable for office wear and casual settings, as many reviewers highlight its inoffensive nature. While pleasant for a date, its gentle projection might not make a statement, and the natural, relaxed feel doesn't quite fit formal events or active sport.

Declarable allergens

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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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Alcohol-free An oil-based perfume · that format has no alcohol carrier

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About

Bois de Balincourt opens with a clean, almost green impression of cedar and sandalwood, creating an immediate sense of natural elegance. As it settles, warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg gently emerge, lending a subtle richness without ever feeling heavy. The dry down is a comforting embrace of earthy vetiver and a hint of smooth amberwood, grounding the composition in a creamy, natural warmth.

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