10 community ratings

Fruit de Bois

2005MenClassic

6.7/ 10

Community score
10 ratings

Jean-Charles Brosseau Fruit de Bois is a men's fragrance that sets the brightness of bergamot and grapefruit against the woody warmth of nutmeg, juniper and vetiver.

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How does it perform?

From 13 community ratings, all out of 10.

Bottle

6.7 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

50% 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

Bergamot Grapefruit

Gentian

Heart notesfirst few hours

Nutmeg Geranium Juniper Clary sage

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Vetiver Sandalwood Cedarwood Amber

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Citrus
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Creamy
Resinous

What does Fruit de Bois smell like?

It opens with bergamot, grapefruit and gentian, giving a citrusy, slightly bitter freshness. In the heart, nutmeg and juniper add a spicy tone, while geranium and clary sage lean it toward the floral side. Vetiver, sandalwood, cedarwood and amber then settle into a woody, resinous and faintly creamy base in the dry-down. The accords also carry a fruity, sweet streak, yet the scent stays balanced between citrus and wood from start to finish.

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