Shiseido 1992 EDP

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Feminite du Bois

by Pierre Bourdon , Christopher Sheldrake

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Shiseido Feminite du Bois is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1992, created by Pierre Bourdon and Christopher Sheldrake. Feminite du Bois opens with Cedar, Rose, Carnation, and Cinnamon, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Violet, Cardamom, and Clove, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla, and Benzoin. Shiseido's Feminite du Bois carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A legendary fruity-woody marvel, Feminite du Bois is a divisive but deeply loved masterpiece. Its intense, complex character and formidable performance mean it's not for everyone, but those who 'get' it treasure its unique magic.
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  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Classic
  • Warm
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Feminite 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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold projection and rich, spicy-woody nature, often described as 'dark' and 'dramatic', make it less suitable for office or casual daytime wear. However, its sophisticated and sensual character, combined with long-lasting performance, makes it perfect for dates and evening formal events.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Feminite du Bois opens with a richly spiced cedar, a bold statement immediately softened by a sweet, liqueur-like plum and the gentle hum of honey and beeswax. As it settles, a warm, slightly powdery facet emerges from violet and sandalwood, deepened by a complex interplay of clove and cardamom. The base holds a resinous, vanilla-tinged warmth, wrapped around that enduring, captivating cedar.

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