Serge Lutens 2005 Parfum

U ££ Acquired

Miel De Bois

by Christopher Sheldrake

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Serge Lutens Miel De Bois is a Parfum launched in 2005, created by Christopher Sheldrake. Miel De Bois opens with Oak and Guaiac Wood, settles into a heart of Ebony and Honey, and dries down to a base of Musk, Iris, and Beeswax. Serge Lutens's Miel De Bois carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Miel de Bois is a truly divisive Serge Lutens creation. For some, it's a rich, natural woody honey masterpiece, a comforting embrace. For others, it veers into 'cat pee' territory, a challenging and even off-putting scent. Test before you invest in this discontinued enigma.
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Cozy
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Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Woody
100%
Honey
90%
Sweet
60%
Powdery
55%
Musky
50%
Floral
50%

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Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent. The dry woody backbone of guaiac and oak and the dense, raw honey body read thick and warming on cool skin, which is why wearers reach for it most in autumn and winter and find it overpowering in summer heat.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

The bold, raw-honey-and-wood character and uncharacteristically strong projection make it a poor office choice, but a striking pick for dates and casual cold-weather wear; it can carry a formal evening if applied sparingly. It lacks any freshness for sport or daytime summer wear.

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Imagine raw, untamed honey, plucked directly from the comb, with its golden sweetness slightly animalic and earthy. This wild honey then merges with a prominent, dry woody backbone-think guaiac and oak-that adds a grounding, almost ancient feel. A powdery wisp of iris softens the edges, alongside a subtle, clean musk that lingers in the background.

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