Bois Obscur
Perfumer: Jérôme Epinette
Votes lean masculine
24 ratings
From your scent profile
Byredo Bois Obscur is a unisex fragrance with a floral, spicy and woody character, darkened by resinous and smoky tones.
Skunky's take: A brand-new name; opinions about it are still forming.
How does it perform?
From 19 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
The price is not for everyone, so try before you commit.
Blind buy risk
71% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Spicy
- Woody
- Resinous
- Smoky
Floral
Spicy
Woody
Resinous
SmokyWhat does Bois Obscur smell like?
Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings should be read with caution. There are no votes on season or occasion, so its dense character is best thought of as a unisex choice.
It opens with eucalyptus, saffron and papyrus. In the heart, tuberose and jasmine absolutes join oud, and the floral side settles onto a smoky ground. At the base, sandalwood, labdanum, patchouli and mineral amber give it a resinous, woody weight. Dior Oud Ispahan (Eau de Parfum) and Moth and Rabbit Mood Indigo have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Eucalyptus
- Saffron
- Papyrus
First hours
- Tuberose absolute
- Jasmine absolute
- Oud
Towards evening
- Sandalwood
- Labdanum
- Patchouli
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 43%Winter
- 43%Autumn
- 7%Summer
- 7%Spring
Winter
Autumn
Summer
Spring- Nighttime32%
- Evening32%
- Casual26%
- Daytime5%
- Office5%
Smells like this
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Moth and Rabbit · 2014
45% matchMalefic Tattoo
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45% matchBoss Bottled Oud Saffron
Hugo Boss · 2019
44% matchOud Ispahan (Eau de Parfum)
Dior · 2012
44% matchCuir Garamante
Parfums MDCI · 2013
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Last updated: October 26, 2026