Bois oriental
Perfumer: Christopher Sheldrake
83 ratings
From your scent profile
Serge Lutens Bois oriental is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings best.
Skunky's take: Fruity and cheerful, my nose stopped by the market.
How does it perform?
From 69 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy 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.
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Resinous
- 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
- Evening25%
- Nighttime23%
- Casual21%
- Daytime16%
- Office15%
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Last updated: October 26, 2026










