25 community ratings

Bois et musc

2005UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

7.8/ 10

Community score
25 ratings

Serge Lutens Bois et musc is a unisex scent built on saffron, coconut and musk, with cedarwood and beeswax adding a warm, woody depth.

Compare

Skunky's take: Sweet accords up front; to my nose, pure comfort.

How does it perform?

From 30 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.5 /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

8.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

84% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Saffron Coconut Musk Cedarwood Beeswax

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Powdery

What does Bois et musc smell like?

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards night out and evening wear, though daily use suits it too. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it sits somewhere between the two.

Sweet, spicy and woody accords read together. Saffron brings spiced warmth and coconut a soft sweetness, while cedarwood lays a dry, woody base. Beeswax and musk carry it towards a powdery, animal and oriental tone. The notes come across as one blend rather than separate layers.