Serge Lutens 2009 EDP

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Feminité du Bois

by Christopher Sheldrake

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

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
  • Classic
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Feminité du 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
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:
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.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, LINALOOL, EUGENOL, BHT, CINNAMAL, LIMONENE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, FARNESOL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, CI 60730 (EXT. VIOLET 2), CITRAL, CI 19140 (YELLOW 5), CI 17200 (RED 33)

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Another shop's list names the same allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

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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