Serge Lutens Bois Oriental unisex
The smell in short
The first thing you smell is cinnamon and rose. The heart brings labdanum and oak. On the skin it settles into benzoin and cedar. Overall it smells woody and warm spicy.
- Came out
- 1992
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Bois Oriental unisex notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Serge Lutens Bois Oriental unisex in detail
Serge Lutens is the house behind Bois Oriental unisex.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €54, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Amouage Beloved Woman but less than Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady and The Spirit Of Dubai Durra.
How long Bois Oriental unisex stays on skin
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. It lasts longer than Pacifica Dream Moon unisex. Base notes like benzoin and cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady and Amouage Beloved Woman spread further.
The style of Bois Oriental unisex
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by warm spicy and powdery. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and warm spicy smells and notes like labdanum and benzoin. Less obvious notes include saffron, violet and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 4.11 out of 5.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. For evenings, Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady has more depth.
Serge Lutens perfumes worth knowing
This house has 48 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Ecrin De Fumee, De Profundis unisex and Un Bois Vanille.
If you like Bois Oriental unisex, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Pacifica Dream Moon unisex (11 shared notes), Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady (9 shared notes), Amouage Beloved Woman (9 shared notes) and The Spirit Of Dubai Durra (12 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Pacifica Dream Moon unisex starts from €32.
Quick answers
Is Bois Oriental unisex unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Is Bois Oriental unisex good for summer?
It is better in fall and winter. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
When did it come out?
It came out in 1992.