Un bois vanille
Perfumer: Christopher Sheldrake
Votes lean feminine
821 ratings
From your scent profile
Serge Lutens Un bois vanille is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that most voters place in fall and winter, for evenings and nights out.
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.
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
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
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Sweet
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Powdery
- Creamy
- 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
- Evening27%
- Nighttime23%
- Casual22%
- Daytime16%
- Office12%
Least picked for the office.
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Last updated: October 26, 2026






