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Serge Lutens

Un bois vanille

Perfumer: Christopher Sheldrake

2003UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.5/ 10
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Serge Lutens Un bois vanille is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that most voters place in fall and winter, for evenings and nights out.

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Skunky's take: The votes point to evening; dressed for a nice dinner.

How does it perform?

From 614 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.9 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
7.7 /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

75% 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

Mexican vanilla
SandalwoodLiquorice

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Sweet
  2. Gourmand
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Oriental
  6. Powdery
  7. Creamy
  8. Smoky

What does Un bois vanille smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters pick the cooler seasons over spring and summer. Voters read it as more feminine, though it is presented as unisex.

Mexican vanilla forms the backbone; sandalwood gives it a woody base, while liquorice adds a spicy, slightly smoky edge. The overall impression is sweet, creamy and powdery, with an oriental warmth.

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 38%
    Winter
  • 38%
    Autumn
  • 17%
    Spring
  • 6%
    Summer
  • Evening
    27%
  • Nighttime
    23%
  • Casual
    22%
  • Daytime
    16%
  • Office
    12%

Least picked for the office.

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