Bois d'Olivier & Cade

THE TALE OF THE OLIVE TREE AND THE CEDAR Cedar-of-Spain or Cade is a juniper species that can form scattered bushes or small erect trees. It is easily found in the Mediterranean woods of Morocco, the Iberian Peninsula, and southern France. Normally the essential oil distilled from it has intense, dry, woody, tar-like, and smoky aromas. "Bois d'Olivier & Cade" by Jeanne en Provence is a very masculine fragrance based on notes of Spanish Cedarwood. The juniper essential oils, and the associated olfactory perfumery note, often come from this tree. In this Jeanne en Provence fragrance, this tree is represented, by the berries, the wood and up to the green coniferous needles. It is an averagely spiced fragrance, with some fougére and herbaceous notes, with a few fresh tones, and woody enough to evoke the arid Mediterranean dryland woods. The opening is fairly traditional with lemon peel with apple pulp. At the heart we find soft juniper berries, but somewhat distant from the bitter juniper used to flavour gin. It intertwines a little with well aromatic but equally light lavender. The olfactory pyramid portrays aquatic notes that if perhaps translate into some freshness that is not salty at all. I also feel some cardamom nuances although this note is not listed. The strong dish arrives with olive wood, sandalwood, the dominant cedar, and a bit of vanilla (note also unlisted). The mood becomes slightly smoky, with dry, masculine, rustic woods... a bit like our beloved Christmas tree. This perfume clearly has a masculine slant. It has the knack of being easy to please everyone, myself included. From Jeanne En Provence I had previously chased "Néroli Intense" which besides being (really) a very good scent, hardly changed the volume of my wallet. A flask of "Bois d'Olivier & Cade" came to my hands because, at the closing of a WEB order, I was offered a 100ml "special" for half a dozen Euros. I accepted this true shot in the dark without hesitation. I guess I did not regret it as in the meantime I already bought a second backup bottle! Recommended? Yes and very much so. This perfume has become my "dumb reach" woody perfume. I find it similar to the also very good "Eau de Cade" by L'Occitane en Provence. Strangely enough, it smells a tiny bit like "La Nuit de L'Homme" by Yves Saint Laurent (I wonder why?). Note: JEANNE EN PROVENCE is a Provencal brand of natural products, operating in Grasse, and established in the market since 1978. How they manage to make some products so good at fighting prices, I cannot understand. According to them, they just make.... "products of well-being and care, based on plants and flowers emblematic of our Provence... as well fragrances of our beautiful South (of France), elaborated by Master perfumers of Grasse." Its perfumer - JEAN-PIERRE BÉTHOUART - among other gems, made "Boucheron", "Boucheron pour Homme", "The Dreamer" by Versace, "Dune pour Homme" by Dior"... It seems that my "Bois d'Olivier & Cade" is in good company! Music: Loreena McKennitt - "The Olive And Cedar", from "Caravanserai"

Cedar-of-Spain or Cade is a species of juniper, that can form scattered bushes or small erect trees. It is easily found in the Mediterranean woods of Morocco, the Iberian Peninsula, and southern France. Normally the essential oil distilled from it has intense, dry, woody, tar-like, and smoky aromas. Bois d'Olivier & Cade is a very masculine fragrance based on notes of Spanish Cedarwood. The juniper essential oils, and the associated olfactory perfumery note, often come from this tree. In this Jeanne en Provence fragrance, this tree is represented, by the berries, the wood and up to the green coniferous needles. It is an averagely spiced fragrance, with some fougére and herbaceous notes, with a few fresh tones, and woody enough to evoke the arid Mediterranean dryland woods. The opening is fairly traditional with lemon peel with apple pulp. At the heart we find soft juniper berries, but somewhat distant from the bitter juniper used to flavour gin. It intertwines a little with well aromatic but equally light lavender. The olfactory pyramid portrays aquatic notes that if perhaps translate into some freshness that is not salty at all. I also feel some cardamom nuances although this note is not listed. The strong dish arrives with olive wood, sandalwood, the dominant cedar, and a bit of vanilla (note also unlisted). The mood becomes slightly smoky, with dry, masculine, rustic woods... a bit like our beloved Christmas tree. This perfume clearly has a masculine slant. It has the knack of being easy to please everyone, myself included. From Jeanne En Provence I had previously chased Néroli Intense that besides being (really) a very good scent, hardly changed the volume of my wallet. A flask of Bois d'Olivier & Cade came to my hands because, at the closing of a WEB order, I was offered a 100ml "special" for half a dozen Euros. I accepted this true shot in the dark without hesitation. I guess I did not regret it as in the meantime I already bought a second backup bottle! Recommended? Yes and very much so. This perfume has become my "dumb reach" woody perfume. I find it similar to the also very good Eau de Cade. Strangely enough, it smells a tiny bit like La Nuit de L'Homme (I wonder why?). Note: JEANNE EN PROVENCE is a Provencal brand of natural products, operating in Grasse, and established in the market since 1978. How they manage to make some products so good at fighting prices, I cannot understand. According to them, they just make.... "products of well-being and care, based on plants and flowers emblematic of our Provence... as well fragrances of our beautiful South (of France), elaborated by Master perfumers of Grasse." Its perfumer - Jean-Pierre Béthouart - among other gems, made Boucheron, Boucheron pour Homme , The Dreamer, Dune pour Homme .... It seems that my Bois d'Olivier & Cade is in good company! Music: Loreena Mckennitt - "The Olive And Cedar", from "Caravanserai"

I think the main accords is slightly different in reality. Bois D’Olivier Cade is a woody and sweet fragrance that leans on aromatic-lavender side. It’s not a typical barbershop cologne, nor typical fresh citrusy-herbal fragrance although the opening is quite citrusy or apple fresh. Olive tree, lavender, and junniper are the prominent player here. I can smell the vanilla and sandalwood eventhough they are not listed in the pyramide notes. Definitely a unisex, I am a woman and really enjoy wearing this. For its price, Bois D’Olivier Cade is a real deal! Reminds me of: Boss Infinite Hugo Boss and Angel Schlesser Pour Homme

This is a gem. Wonderful blend that smells like a LOT - if not 5x more than the price I paid. (I paid 8€) I get a strong resemblance to the Hugo Boss The Scent line as well as the Original Boss Bottled, that I used a lot back 10 years time ago. The apple in this is stronger than listed on here as for now. All in all 7/10, no brainer for everyday and date night use, with longevity and projection in the moderate department. I like this and I might recommend it for the male between 18-100 :-)

I like this smell so much. Manly and stylo. Cheap but very quality, hardly can i find perfumes nowadays this good. Im truly surprised by its quality smell. This my second purchase after Lavande & Vetiver. The Verveine is also good. JEP i guess is somewhat like Loccitane approach. But on the cheap. To me this is too good already. Will buy more from JEP definitely and put them side by side with my niche range Amouage, Bond No9, Diptyque, BDK etc.. I appreciate it so much.