Skip to content
Parfumedia
83 community ratings
Serge Lutens

Bois oriental

Perfumer: Christopher Sheldrake

1992UnisexClassic
7.8/ 10
Community score
83 ratings
See your match

Serge Lutens Bois oriental is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings best.

Compare

Skunky's take: Fruity and cheerful, my nose stopped by the market.

How does it perform?

From 69 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
8.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
8.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
7.0 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

87% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fruity
  2. Sweet
  3. Gourmand
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. Oriental
  7. Resinous
  8. Smoky

What does Bois oriental smell like?

Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions, though leisure and daily wear are not far behind. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either.

A fruity, gourmand sweetness runs through it. Honey and beeswax give that sweetness a soft, waxy texture, while spices and cedarwood add a dry, faintly smoky woodiness. Amber and musk gather it all into a warm, resinous base.

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 39%
    Autumn
  • 35%
    Winter
  • 17%
    Spring
  • 9%
    Summer
  • Evening
    25%
  • Nighttime
    23%
  • Casual
    21%
  • Daytime
    16%
  • Office
    15%

Smells like this

The closest scents by notes and accords.

More from Serge Lutens

By the Same Perfumer

Last updated: October 26, 2026