Obvious 2020 EDP

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Un Bois

by Amélie Bourgeois , Anne-Sophie Behaghel

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Obvious Un Bois is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Amélie Bourgeois and Anne-Sophie Behaghel. Un Bois opens with Bergamot and Pepper, settles into a heart of Virginia Cedarwood and Ambroxan, and dries down to a base of Papyrus, Gurjun Balsam, and Vetiver. Obvious's Un Bois carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Un Bois is a surprisingly divisive 'your skin but better' scent. It promises subtle, clean woods, but some find it redundant or a bit 'nothingy'. If you like gentle ambroxan-heavy fragrances, this could be your effortless signature, but don't expect a powerhouse.
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  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Relaxed
  • Masculine
  • Woody
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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
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its intimate sillage and moderate longevity make it perfect for the office and casual wear, as it won't offend. For dates, it's subtle but alluring, creating a close bubble. It's too relaxed and understated for formal events, and while clean, it's not quite sporty.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood

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

This one opens with a sharp, clean zing of bergamot and black pepper, quickly settling into a smooth heart of Virginia cedarwood and Ambroxan that gives it a 'transparent wood' feel. As it dries down, earthy papyrus and green vetiver emerge, softened by a touch of gurjun balsam. It's a modern, minimalist woody scent that aims for natural elegance rather than overt perfume.

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