Un Bois

Un Bois

A fresh, solid and dry woody eau de parfum where bright bergamot and black pepper ignite ambroxan and cedar before settling into papyrus, gurjum balm and Haitian vetiver for a clean, characterful wood that feels modern yet understated.

Scent Development and Character

A dry, modern woody composition built around ambroxan and Virginia cedar, sharpened by bright Italian bergamot and Asian black pepper. The woods gradually deepen into papyrus and Malaysian gurjum balm over a backbone of Haitian vetiver, giving Un Bois the feel of solid, vibrating timber—fresh yet austere, with a clean, slightly resinous hum rather than lush sweetness.

Who It Is For and When to Wear It

On skin Un Bois opens with a brisk flash of citrus and pepper, quickly revealing its dry ambroxan‑cedar core that reads clean and slightly mineral rather than creamy. As it wears, the papyrus and gurjum balm add a subtle resinous shade and extra texture to the woods, while Haitian vetiver keeps the structure upright and airy, making it well‑suited to everyday, all‑season use for those who enjoy modern, unsweet, woody signatures. The dry, ambroxan‑cedar structure with vetiver and soft resins makes Un Bois versatile enough for year‑round wear, with particular suitability for temperate spring and autumn days and office‑friendly winter use; it can work in summer when applied lightly thanks to its relatively airy, unsweet profile. Sillage: moderate, forming a clear but restrained woody aura close to the wearer rather than a wide trail. Longevity: Moderate to good longevity, often around a working day on skin thanks to ambroxan and dry woods, but generally not a heavy powerhouse.

Perfumer and Bottle

Released in 2020, it is presented as Eau de Parfum. The perfumer is Amélie Bourgeois. It comes in a 100 mL bottle shaped by Obvious Parfums's design language.