Parisian Fragrance du Bois

Oh My!! this is soo underhyped and underrated too compared to the beautiful magnificence this interpretation of Paris really is! There is so much going on in this little elegantly provocative Parisian red lipstick kiss. A beautiful velvet red rose between the teeth of a perhaps Parisian woman seated in a smooth leather armchair wearing a luxurious red matching lipstick, drinking some warm clear slightly sweetened concoction with some cardamom, pink pepper and almond with a twist of grapefruit on top filling smoking the air with its scents in a room with lots of old wooden furniture and perhaps even a warming fireplace in the distance... This scent is so romantic and while it becomes very feminine on my skin it is still a perfectly executed unisex scent suitable really for anyone confident enough to dare to both show their strength and their vulnerability as this demonstrates the perfect harmony between maturity and innocence. It is also a perfect as a description of Paris of today. A place of strong diversity where eastern and western cultures meet and clash. It is beautiful on women but I think and it also seems as this scent is mostly reviewed really as far as I have seen by men as long as you are comfortable with rose scents. And also where the rose is allowed to show itself from its more clear and delicate side. As underneath it still lingers a more mature and thorny sexy version of the rose with an ambery bottom which makes this smooth leathery oud framework it’s perfect Parisian mystery. The oud in this is really soo smooth and comes to its absolute best in this composition. If you do like a smooth oud and you love a really good interpretation of a rose and you are intrigued with the mixture of eastern spicy ness and western urbanism then you cannot be anything but hooked with Parisian. Longevity is excellent. It stays on me until I shower it off. It also stays beautiful throughout the wear. The silage can be what you want it to be. This is a strong perfume it doesn’t say as far s I can see if it’s and extrait or an edp but it is very concentrated and made from very high quality ingredients throughout the composition, (hence its insanely high price...), but nothing has been skimped on here, that’s for sure. So if you spray a hefty amount of this you will be noticed from Paris to New York if you ask me. But you can also make this intimate with a few selected sprays that will create a bubble enough for people to feel you when you pass but still staying close enough not to offend any one. To me this is also a perfume that if you have the wallet for it easily could be a signature scent as it is so exquisite and really works in most any setting. It is elegant and sophisticated and can be worn both in an office setting and attending the Nobel price dinner... But just as easily to coze up by the fire place or stroll down the Champs Élysées on a sunny spring day. In all honesty I think you can even wear this during a hot summer night too. That’s how well composed this Parisian symphony is... I am so glad I accidentally got this in my hand as I got it by mistake when ordering the much more generic and dupable FdB scent Minuit et Demi, but got this scent to me instead... At first I was going to send it back to get the one I had initially ordered, but I then changes my mind and decided to keep it. Today I am so glad I did as I would probably never have chosen this by myself as I normally am a bit hesitant about both oriental and oud based fragrances, not to mention its price. I would never have bought this expensive a perfume myself... But this... Oh my... It is simply divine! ❣️

I think this fragrance is absolutely stunning and a surprise because I usually don’t like the oud/rose combo. I’ve never been a fan of rose, finding it ‘old fashioned’ and often over-bearing and skanky oud isn’t for me either. Past experiences of this combination have been a turn-off, mainly because I find them too strong or too sweet but this gem is different. It takes that well worn path and brings into a defined focus, with HD resolution. This fragrance is airy and although the rose is clearly there, the other florals add a softness and delicate sweetness. The oud, although a little medicinal at first, is never skanky or strong and sits underneath, bringing the composition together. The other elements all have their place too but none of them totally dominate. The touch of citrus in the top, a slight leather and the smoky incense all combine to make one classy and rich smelling fragrance. Again, incense isn’t usually for me although here it gives a light-touch smokiness that is reminiscent of the incense used in Santo Incienso. In fact, there are several similarities in these fragrances even if they don’t smell exactly the same. The labdanum, amber and musk finish this off with a beautiful warm base so that it never feels harsh or over-bearing. Here’s a fragrance that although has good longevity doesn’t need to shout its presence, sitting closer to the skin which actually makes it even more sophisticated. An event fragrance for special occasions and pure class in a bottle. This and Oud Noir are my favourites from this house. The presentation is outstanding and it feels like luxury in every way. This fragrance smells natural and it’s clear that quality ingredients are used although this comes at a high price for sure but cost aside, I absolutely adore this beauty and it’s the one I reach for when I want something extra special.

Parisian – The Art of Smoke and Silence Wearing Parisian feels like stepping into a shadowed gallery in the heart of old Paris—where rose, oud, and smoke blur the line between fragrance and fine art. It opens with a hushed intensity: a veil of dry, dark rose rises through curls of incense and spice, both mysterious and magnetic. The oud here is signature Fragrance Du Bois—not aggressive, but textured and authentic. It speaks with quiet authority, grounding the composition in something ancient and precious. There’s a tactile leather warmth underneath, softened by whispers of sandalwood and resin, like worn velvet in candlelight. What makes Parisian special isn’t just its rich ingredients, but its artistic restraint. It doesn’t chase attention—it draws it in. Smoky, brooding, yet elegant, this scent lingers with grace and intention. And yes, it leaves an impression—people notice. They ask. They remember. This is not perfume for the masses—it’s a scented signature, for those who find beauty in complexity, and luxury in silence.

Imagine the most beautiful natural oud distilled from the Cambodian border region, wrapped in a veil of sacred smoke. Parisian Oud displays a beautiful duality between frankincense paired with the combination of two species of ouds , aquilaria Crassna and Malaccensis. I see it as a fusion that unifies east meets west , there’s a certain middle eastern mysticism about Parisian Oud intertwined with french style elegance, clearly noticeable in the evolution of the fragrance, with the reflective smoky frankincense shadows that read on skin semi metallic paired to the cold spicy quality of cardamom and the freshness of geranium that compliments the dry rosy aroma, resting on a contrasting base of resins, giving the impression as if the five years aged cambodi oud was encapsulated in a labdanum driven amber accord. Parisian Oud can be summarized as an olfactory shooting star reflection, suspended in the skies between the Iconic Eiffel Tower and the golden desert crossing the arabian peninsula.

I am glad to have had the opportunity to test this Parisian Oud. As the reviewer hereunder said, this rose oud combo leans heavily on the Arabian combo style as both rose and oud play dominantly, taking the scene with power and natural beauty without putting you off and without the "I have already smelled this before" thought. It might also be relevant to the other ingredients that hardly do take the scene or let you feel their presence somehow (at leas according to my nose). It is opulent, but it's not screaming "smell me" as major perfumes containing this combo do. Longevity is more than good, but it stays close to your skin and reveals its presence in an elegant way. Price is really a problem, considering this comes in 100 ml only- 695€ in Europe.. too bad, as all the other fragrances from this house are available also in 15 and 50 ml, making it more affordable for most of the people