8
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Bois d'Ascese
feminine
Created by Julien Rasquinet
Bois d'Ascese by Naomi Goodsir is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Bois d'Ascese was launched in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is Julien Rasquinet. Top notes are Tobacco and Whiskey; middle notes are Labdanum, Amber and Cinnamon; base notes are Incense, Cedar and Oakmoss. Bois d'Ascese is an incense woody fragrance that evokes captivating and reassuring smoke. It features notes of tobacco and whiskey, supported by cinnamon, amber and labdanum. Oakmoss and smoked cedar wood prolong the effects of Somalia incense with power and elegance. It is available as Eau de Parfum.
Best Season
98%
Win
24%
Spr
16%
Sum
100%
Fall
Day & Night
55%
Day
89%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
1,518 votes
4.19
Love it
77951%
Like it
46030%
OK
936%
Dislike
16011%
Hate it
262%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 66 community opinions from Reddit
7.8
/ 10 community score
Bois d'Ascese is well-regarded within the niche fragrance community as a sophisticated smoky fragrance with excellent performance and longevity. However, it leans more toward incense and resinous notes than pure smoke, and as an avant-garde scent, it's best worn for personal enjoyment rather than broad social appeal.
Strengths
- Excellent smoky character that transfers well to clothing
- Unique and distinctive scent that stands out in niche fragrance communities
- Good projection and longevity, especially on fabric
- Performs well in cold weather and pairs naturally with woodsmoke
Weaknesses
- Veers heavily into incense and resinous territory, not pure smoke
- Smoky fragrances are polarizing and not universally appreciated
- May be perceived as smoky/tobacco-like to those around the wearer
Best for
Winter wearCold weatherNiche fragrance enthusiastsBonfire/fireplace lovers
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
