Matiere Premiere Bois D'Ebene EDP

Description

Bois D'Ébène builds a dark-wood illusion without a single splinter of ebony, Aurélien Guichard centers it on Cabreuva oil from Brazil and Paraguayan guaiac wood, deepened with Indonesian patchouli and cypriol oil (nagarmotha). Reviewers who like Tom Ford's Oud Wood for its smoky-woody warmth often land here too, though Bois D'Ébène has no agarwood in it at all. Its darkness comes purely from resinous, earthy woods.

Scent Character

• Woody: 50%
• Smoky & Resinous: 25% (guaiac wood, cypriol/nagarmotha, patchouli, no true agarwood in this formula)
• Fresh: 25%

Translation: a woody-resinous composition, dark and earthy up close, with a green juniper lift on top.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Juniper Berries

Heart: Guaiac Wood

Base: Patchouli, Cypriol Oil (Nagarmotha)

Performance

• Longevity: Strong, 7–9 hours.
• Sillage: Moderate-to-strong, noticeable a step or two away.
• Projection: 2–3 ft for the first hour, settling to a close, woody trail.

Best Occasions & Season

• Fall and winter: dark, warming woods for cold weather.
• Everyday wear when you want something grounded and quietly rich.
• Skip for: hot summer days, where dense woody notes can feel heavy.

Unisex.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Perfumer: Aurélien Guichard
House: Matière Première, Paris
Launched: 2019

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FAQ

Is Bois D'Ébène for men or women?
Unisex.

What's the longevity like?
Strong: 7–9 hours is typical.

Does it actually smell like ebony wood or contain oud?
No real ebony or agarwood is used. The dark, resinous effect comes from guaiac wood, cypriol oil, and patchouli.

How does it compare to Tom Ford Oud Wood?
Both read as dark, smoky woods, but Bois D'Ébène is entirely oud-free and leans more resinous-earthy than Oud Wood's sweeter, rose-tinged version.