3
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Bois de Violette
feminine
Created by Christopher Sheldrake
Bois de Violette by Serge Lutens is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for women and men. Bois de Violette was launched in 1992. The nose behind this fragrance is Christopher Sheldrake.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
48%
Win
90%
Spr
30%
Sum
81%
Fall
Day & Night
100%
Day
51%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
Single layer composition with community-voted intensity.
User Ratings
899 votes
4.13
Love it
37341%
Like it
38743%
OK
233%
Dislike
11313%
Hate it
30%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 22 community opinions from Reddit
6.5
/ 10 community score
Bois de Violette receives recognition for its exceptional blending and technical craftsmanship, but community opinions are mixed regarding its emotional impact. While some appreciate its sophistication, others find it technically perfect yet somewhat sterile and lacking in the warmth and personality they seek in fragrances.
Strengths
- Excellent blending and technical craftsmanship
- Sophisticated and complex scent profile
- Good longevity and performance
Weaknesses
- Lacks emotional depth and personality despite technical quality
- Does not feature animalic notes that some collectors prefer
- Can feel inanimate or uninspiring to certain wearers
Best for
Professional settings requiring refined eleganceCollectors valuing technical excellence over emotional connectionThose who prefer polished, intellectual fragrances
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
