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Feminité du Bois

2009unisex

warm spicy up front, then woody, settling into fruity.

Feminité du Bois by Serge Lutens is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Feminité du Bois was launched in 2009. The nose behind this fragrance is Christopher Sheldrake. Top notes are Plum, Virginia Cedar, Cinnamon and Peach; middle notes are Clove, Ginger, Violet, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and African Orange…

warm spicy woody fruity powdery

Nose: Christopher Sheldrake

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Plum, Virginia Cedar, Cinnamon, Peach
Heart· 2–4h
Clove, Ginger, Violet, Ylang-Ylang, Rose, African Orange Flower
Drydown· 6h+
Sandalwood, Benzoin, Musk, Vanilla

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

94%

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55%

50%

47%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Fall43%Winter31%Spring17%Summer9%Day58%Night42%Wears unisex43%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Feminité du Bois smell like?

warm spicy up front, then woody, settling into fruity. Dominant accords: warm spicy, woody, fruity.

What notes are in Feminité du Bois?

Top: Plum, Virginia Cedar, Cinnamon, Peach. Heart: Clove, Ginger, Violet, Ylang-Ylang, Rose, African Orange Flower. Base: Sandalwood, Benzoin, Musk, Vanilla.

How long does Feminité du Bois last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Feminité du Bois loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Feminité du Bois best for?

Fall is the top pick (43%). Winter is second at 31%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Feminité du Bois?

Day wear leads at 58%. Night is a secondary pick at 42%.

Is Feminité du Bois for men or women?

Catalog lists it for unisex. On skin, 43% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Feminité du Bois?

Composed by Christopher Sheldrake. Released in 2009.