Serge Lutens 2009 Edp

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Feminité du Bois

by Christopher Sheldrake

Serge Lutens Feminité du Bois is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009, created by Christopher Sheldrake. The fragrance opens with Peach, Plum, Cedar, and Cinnamon, settles into a heart of Rose, Violet, Orange Blossom, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Benzoin, and Vanilla.

Our verdict on Feminité du Bois: Favourite

This one's a proper cult classic, divisive yet adored. Many find it an elegant, spicy plum wonderland. However, be warned: others get potpourri or even pencil shavings, and whispers of poor longevity are frequent. Try before you buy, but if it works for you, it's magical.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
  • Classic
Feminité du Bois Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 3%
Floral 19%
Fruity 14%
Green 1%
Sweet 32%
Warm 24%
Woody 19%
Earthy 4%
Animalic 8%
Fresh 8%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Warm Spicy
100%
Woody
96%
Fruity
86%
Powdery
69%
Sweet
65%

Notes

Top Notes

Plum 28% Cedar 28% Cinnamon 25% Peach 19%

Heart Notes

Clove 23% Ginger 18% Violet 16% Ylang-Ylang 15% Rose 15% Orange Blossom 14%

Base Notes

Sandalwood 29% Benzoin 25% Musk 24% Vanilla 23%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its moderate sillage and sophisticated, spicy woody profile make it suitable for a range of occasions, including date nights and formal events. However, reports of weak longevity might limit its appeal for all-day wear without reapplication, positioning it as a more intimate scent.

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Feminité du Bois opens with a rush of spiced plum and peach, immediately evoking a sense of festive warmth. Cedar and cinnamon weave through, creating a woody, almost cola-like effervescence. As it settles, subtle florals like violet and rose emerge, softened by a creamy sandalwood and vanilla drydown, leaving a sophisticated, slightly musky trail.

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