Serge Lutens 2003 EDP
Un Bois Vanille
Serge Lutens Un Bois Vanille is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2003, created by Christopher Sheldrake. Un Bois Vanille opens with Licorice, Almond, Beeswax, and Coconut, settles into a heart of Guaiac Wood, Vanilla, and Benzoin, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Tonka Bean. Serge Lutens's Un Bois Vanille carries a Favourite verdict, a vanilla-led wear.
Un Bois Vanille is the non-gourmand vanilla for those who usually swerve the sweet stuff. Its unique woody-waxy warmth is divisive, often sparking love-it-or-hate-it debates, particularly concerning longevity. Some call it an absolute masterpiece, others a forgettable 'candle'.
- Sophisticated
- Cozy
- Warm
- Mysterious
- Classic
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Best Seasons
A cold-weather scent. The creamy vanilla, beeswax and dry guaiac wood read warm and cozy in autumn and winter, with the woody-balsamic drydown of sandalwood and tonka holding up best on cool skin. It can stretch into spring, but the sweetness reads heavy in summer heat.
Best Occasions
Its intimate-to-moderate projection and creamy, mature vanilla make it an easy casual and date-night wear, and the soft sillage keeps it office-friendly. The distinctive beeswax and licorice twist is too idiosyncratic for strictly formal settings, and it lacks the freshness for sport.
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