Naomi Goodsir Bois d'Ascese EDP

Description

Bois d'Ascèse is a smoky incense with the warmth of a peaty whisky. Composed by Julien Rasquinet and released in 2012 as one of Naomi Goodsir's first fragrances, it recalls a wooden church in the hills of New South Wales, Australia, with the countryside around it on fire. It is a childhood memory and a nod to her family's Scottish roots. Tobacco and whisky open it, then Somalian incense, cade wood, amber and cistus labdanum take over. Reviewers describe charred cedar, pipe tobacco and smoked scotch, with the sweetness of amber rising as it wears.

Fragrance Notes

• Notes: Tobacco, Whisky, Somalian Incense, Cade Wood, Amber, Cistus Labdanum

Note: these are the notes the house lists. It does not publish a top, heart and base pyramid. Reviewers also pick up birch tar and scorched cedar.

Performance

Longevity: 10+ hours on skin.
Sillage: Big at first, then it quiets down a little.
Projection: Strong in the opening, then a warm, smoky, amber-sweet trail.

An honest note: it is potent. One or two sprays is enough, and people who do not enjoy campfire smoke usually find it too much.

Best Occasions & Season

Made for Fall and Winter, for evenings, quiet weekends and anywhere with an open fire or a glass of whisky. It is unisex. Skip it for warm weather and for anyone who dislikes smoky scents.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Perfumer: Julien Rasquinet
House: Naomi Goodsir, Paris, France
Launched: 2012, with no reformulation on record

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FAQ

What does Bois d'Ascèse smell like?
Smoky incense and charred woods with peaty whisky and pipe tobacco, softening to amber and labdanum.

Is it men's or women's?
Unisex. Lovers of smoky scents of any gender tend to adore it.

Does it contain oud?
No, there is no agarwood in it. The smoke comes from incense, cade wood and tar-like woods.

How long does it last?
Typically more than 10 hours on skin.