Bois et musc by Serge Lutens

Name: Bois et musc
Brand: Serge Lutens
Rating: 7.7 (25 reviews)

2005unisex

Perfumers: Christopher Sheldrake and Serge Lutens

7.7/10

25 ratingsMost rate it 7 of 10

Bois et musc by Serge Lutens is a Woody Powdery perfume for women and men. Bois et musc came out in 2005. The composition is by Christopher Sheldrake and Serge Lutens. The top note is Saffron; middle note is Musk; base note is Cedarwood. Most wearers reach for it in autumn. Most wearers find it long-lasting, with a strong sillage. Aromifo members rate it 7.7/10 from 25 ratings, with longevity at 7.4/10 and sillage at 6.5/10.

At a glance

Longevity: Most rate it 7/10: long-lasting
Sillage: Most rate it 7/10: strong
Best seasons: Autumn and winter (60% of season votes)
Worn by: Unisex, no group has a majority of votes
Smells mainly: woody, powdery, spicy

Review

Main accords

Bois et musc notes

3 notes

Bois et musc features 3 fragrance notes across its scent pyramid.

Top notes

The opening

Saffron

Heart notes

After 15 to 30 minutes

Musk

Base notes

The dry-down

Cedarwood

Bois et musc ratings

From the Aromifo community

Scent

25 ratings

7.7

Most rate it 7 of 10.

Longevity

14 ratings

7.4

Most rate it 7 of 10.

Sillage

14 ratings

6.5

Most rate it 7 of 10.

When to wear Bois et musc

42 season votes

Spring21%
Summer19%
Autumn33%
Winter26%

Who wears it

Men41%
Unisex10%
Women48%

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How matching works

Every perfume is compared on up to five signals. Community accord votes weigh the most, followed by notes, where rare notes count more than common ones like musk. Note families, seasons and the men, women or unisex leaning make up the rest.

The brand is never used, so a match from another house is as likely as one from the same house. When a perfume has no data for a signal, that signal is skipped instead of counted as zero.