Bois de Yuzu

I love this. I got it today. I've been looking for something light but masculine, warm but sharp, expensive feeling, classic, since I lost the ability to buy Lauder for Men which is so sadly discontinued. This is not exactly the same but it will do. I always go for the Chypres, I used to love the OG Chanel Pour Monsieur, OG Givenchy Gentleman, the OG Armani Eau Pour Homme. They all had something in common, at least to me, they had a light crisp top with a warm and complex expensive/luxurious smelling middle and a nice woody/mossy ending which smelt beautiful for hours on my skin. At least that's how I remember them all, it's been a while since I've used some of them. I've been making-do at the current point in time with one of my faves Versace L'Homme, it really suits my skin and smells amazing when it's dried-down and is still available at least, but I think Bois De Yuzu will be my new permanent fragrance because it's more like all the others I used to wear and love over the years, and as I said, it really reminds me a lot of Lauder for Men in a way and I was gutted that I couldn't get anymore of that one. This is a fragrance you could wear anywhere at all, formal or casual, night or day, I guess it's more of a warmer weather fragrance but I'd still wear it in winter anyway only because I love it and how it makes me feel is the most important thing. Projection is not bad, it lasts ok, not super strong but OK, it (at least on my skin) doesn't change into something powdery or different from the original tone it had when fresh which some fragrances can do, so it maintains it's character throughout, it smells very masculine but light, classic but also timeless, and I would say it would be a safe blind buy if you already like Chypres. 9/10 Edit March 2024: Well I'm no longer as enthusiastic as I was when I wrote the above, the novelty wore off and I decided I wasn't as in love with it as I was to begin with. I still like it, but I think I got bored with it and because of this it's obviously not signature-worthy to me. As time went along and I wore it more and more, I was less and less enthusiastic about it. I'm finished with the bottle I purchased and have started looking around for something else to wear as a signature scent instead. Two things made it a disappointment for me, one was it just doesn't have the staying power I need, it wears off too quickly. The second is that it doesn't have the complexity I thought it did to begin with, it's too simple. It's nice, but not the perfect fragrance I'm looking for. I still think it's a safe blind buy and still think it's a good fragrance, but it's not the signature scent I was looking for. 7.5/10

A very nice, pleasant, fresh, citrusy, green fragrance. While it’s a little generic and doesn’t last long, for the price you can purchase a bottle, Bois de Yuzu represents a phenomenal value for money, which in today’s economy, I can’t say about lots of designer perfumes! The scent profile is catered towards summer weather mainly, being built around a bunch of citruses, herbs and soft , fresh spices, but it would work during springtime season as well. Maybe not the highest quality perfume or the longest lasting, but there are fragrances that smell more synthetic/ artificial/astringent than this 20 something euros cheapie. I got it for my husband after smelling it on several people at work as a casual, everyday, no fuss scent. For how it performs, how much it costs and how pleasant it smells, I would recommend Bois de Yuzu to any male, no matter the age, for hot&humid weather! It’s a simple freshie but it smells good!

I like the yuzu and ginger opening with a touch of woods. Perfect for Summer days. After about 45 minutes it darkens though and then it’s papyrus and a fairly inky oak moss. I was hoping this one would have stayed a little brighter throughout the dry down and been a Summer daytime staple of mine. Given that I only paid $16 though I’m not that disappointed in it. A year later: Over time I’ve really come to respect this one. It works so well in Summer and in Spring and Fall also. The yuzu opening is not in your face strong but also very present in just right amount. The oak moss dry down is wonderful. Will always keep this one in my collection. Superb value.

Bois de Yuzu starts with an energic and natural smelling yuzu blast that evolves immediately into a very nice and clean, unsweetened citrusy scent that is so refreshing and elegant at the same time, I think the ginger really elevates the top notes a few notches here. The drydown is a very clean and reassuring smell, that reminds me of freshly washed and tumble dried linen (is it what papirus smells like?). Office friendly scent, especially in the summer. A fragrance of such a high quality at this price point is almost a miracle; may not be a game changer or particularly innovative, but it's executed extremely well.

What can i say? The first time i’ve smell it at a store it shock me. Was the first time i’ve smell something like the Yuzu. Very citric fragrance who i love. The performance could not be the best we expect, but it is a pleasure to re apply. The Nutmeg is awesome and leaves a sweetie feeling the skin after several hours. Top ginger-citrus combination for warm and spring days. But i use it 24/7 man, i love it. Not getting tired of it. For now, my signature smell on this trip i’ve just start. And what a start with KL Bois de Yuzu.