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Houbigant

Bois Mystique (Eau de Parfum)

Perfumer: Luca Maffei

2018MenClassic
8.0/ 10
Community score
195 ratings
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Houbigant Bois Mystique Eau de Parfum is a men's fragrance that joins a fresh opening of pink pepper and bergamot to the warm, smoky woods of cinnamon, frankincense and cedarwood.

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Skunky's take: A card-carrying member of the fresh club.

How does it perform?

From 166 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
6.5 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
8.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
7.1 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

93% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Green
  3. Sweet
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. Resinous
  7. Earthy
  8. Smoky

What does Bois Mystique (Eau de Parfum) smell like?

The top notes of pink pepper, bergamot, cardamom and ginger set up a sharp, fresh spice. In the heart, cinnamon and frankincense add a resinous warmth, while myrrh, cedarwood and amber build a woody, earthy base. The overall impression is green and spicy, slightly sweet.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend autumn, followed by spring, and leisure and office wear lead the occasions. It reads masculine and classic. Andrea Maack Birch and Creed Royal Oud have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Pink pepper
    • Bergamot
    • Cardamom
  2. First hours

    • Cinnamon
    • Black pepper
    • Frankincense
  3. Towards evening

    • Myrrh
    • Musk
    • Cedarwood

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 34%
    Autumn
  • 28%
    Spring
  • 23%
    Winter
  • 15%
    Summer
  • Casual
    23%
  • Office
    22%
  • Evening
    19%
  • Daytime
    18%
  • Nighttime
    15%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026