Eau de Cartier Essence de Bois
Perfumer: Mathilde Laurent
Votes lean feminine
96 ratings
From your scent profile
Cartier Eau de Cartier Essence de Bois is a fresh, citrusy and woody unisex scent that suits spring and summer, daily wear and the office; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: Plenty say it suits a meeting and a coffee break alike.
How does it perform?
From 72 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Whispers to close friends, never shouts at a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Blind buy risk
70% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Heart notesfirst few hours
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Earthy
Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
EarthyWhat does Eau de Cartier Essence de Bois smell like?
Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and quiet. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, so it sits between the two.
Bergamot and yuzu open with a bright citrus lift. The heart holds oud, violet leaf, lavender and violet, a floral side leaning on an earthy, spicy woodiness. Ambergris, musk and patchouli settle the base into a soft, sweet finish. Riiffs Satin Oud and Zimaya Luxor have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Bergamot
- Yuzu
First hours
- Oud
- Violet leaf
- Lavender
Towards evening
- Ambergris
- Musk
- Patchouli
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 38%Spring
- 29%Summer
- 22%Autumn
- 11%Winter
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter- Daytime27%
- Casual24%
- Office24%
- Evening10%
- Nighttime9%
- Sport6%
Least picked for nights out.
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Last updated: October 26, 2026