Bois d'Ebene

I like this one a lot, especially on men! I feel this is a fragrance I’d describe as “casually sexy” - Unisex leaning a little masc (if you had to choose.) I don’t get that much smoke at all... am I crazy? Reading reviews here, I’d argue this one isn’t blind buy safe at all, everyone’s got a different take with this one - May as well be a new hit for Glossier: You, Don’t Know What Your Getting! At least on me the wood is creamy and almost oaty on my skin which is an element I’ve struggled to find on my perfume journey without it just being almond or smelling like a farm. I LOVE that creamy oaty note so that was a +100 happy points from me. I can smell the berries more notably than a few users it seems and they provide a wonderful slight sweetness. The patchouli gives this some good body without being patchouli-ville (an issue I have often with patchouli) I agree with the Fan Your Flames opening but the fragrances themselves are different worlds. I also agree with similarities to Santal Austral, the type of sweetness of both is pretty similar to me (somehow) However, whilst this is great, buying it? No. Nada. No way. It lasts well as expected of MP but projection is average and a little weak on my dry skin. I am sure you can get something similar, something cheaper. If you get the version that my skin produces, I’d argue this is one of the very few perfumes you can literally wear anytime, anywhere minus summer. If you’re a man especially and want to be elegant yet easy and would rather invest, give this a try.

I'm honestly really surprised by the mixed reviews this gets. What a warm and inviting fragrance - I might be biased because guaiac wood is my favorite. It's just the right blend of browns and greens without being too much like you've stuck your nose in dirt. Rather, it's soft, comforting, with a little spicy freshness on top. The patchouli doesn't overwhelm the fragrance and kick it into head shop territory which is important to me in a fragrance with patchouli. Rather, it elevates the guaiac note and rounds this fragrance out beautifully. Dries down to an ambery, woody musk. Matiere Premiere fragrances all tend to have the same goings on in the way that they use their ambroxan or whatever aroma chemical they're fond of, even though it's not listed, I know it's there. It's in all of them. I don't mind it, though, I enjoy that type of thing. Sillage and longevity are insane as with other MP offerings - you will smell yourself all day long and so will others. Use sparingly if you're in an office. Overall, I'd totally spend money on this - maybe not a FB but for sure a decant or smaller size. It's my favorite so far next to Crystal Saffron. Time to get my nose on Parisian Musc next! 9/10

This simple but at the same time complex composition starts with captivating woody and refreshing aromatic notes.🪵🍃 The Juniper green note is perfectly blended with a woody and musky backbone and creates a creamy aspect that is really delightful. In the middle stage of the composition the Cypriol oil interacts with the Guaiac wood in such a way it creates a clean polished woody ambiance that is smooth and not overwhelming.🌬 The dry down of the fragrance is an ambery, smoky vetiver and herbaceous vibe thanks to the patchouli note with a hint of sweetness.🪴🎋🪵 Aurelien Guichard really nailed this composition to create a complex scent with powerful ingredients whose dosage must be skilfully made to achieve this perfectly balanced and clean result.👃🏽👌🏽 Overall a beautiful unisex woody scent that can be used as a signature scent for work or even for a first date.✍🏽💋

I tried the whole Matière première line but really focused on Encens suave (which is awesome) and this one, and I really like it too. It's a woody fragrance with a slight powdery vibe, I get a lot of Patchouli and Guaiac wood, a bit of Cipriol which gives this dusty almost sandalwood-like texture to the fragrance. My nose get also a creamy and powdery iris too, which isn't listed, and which reminds me a bit of the 2005 Dior Homme which was focused on Cacao-Patchouli along with Iris. And I also get also this Iris-Cacao-Patchouli trio in Bois d'ébène. It's a great spring-winter-fall scent with really good longevity and leaving a nice trail. A bit more masculine to my nose but perfectly unisex. Try if you like the older Dior Homme and L'instant de Guerlain, i think it is just in the middle of those 2 in the scent profile.

Simply lush. Was fortunate to be sent 2 x 2ml samples of this from Libertine. Certainly a fall/winter/early spring scent to get the longevity from it. Beautiful mix of smoke, wood and earth. Agree with some of the below comments about the iris. I also get a powdery iris vibe after 30 minutes or so. Quality ingredients have gone into this scent. This is a seductive drop for the more mature gents. My Mrs loves this frag. Radiates well, increases slightly with heat from movement and lasts ages. Brings back memories of walking through the pine forests of the Peak District, UK on a damp day when I was younger. I think I’m going to have to throw down $250 at some point. Sample it first. I’d imagine this wouldn’t suit everyone.