Bois et fruits
An autumnal **fruity‑woody** eau de parfum, Bois et Fruits wraps candied plum, apricot, peach and fig in the dry grain of Atlas cedar, creating a warm, ambered veil that feels like dried fruit and polished wood in a single, quietly opulent gesture.
Perfumer: Christopher Sheldrake
Bois et fruits
An autumnal **fruity‑woody** eau de parfum, Bois et Fruits wraps candied plum, apricot, peach and fig in the dry grain of Atlas cedar, creating a warm, ambered veil that feels like dried fruit and polished wood in a single, quietly opulent gesture.
Scent Development and Character
A dense **amber-woody** composition built around the signature Féminité du Bois cedar accord, drenched in cooked stone fruits. It opens with lush, almost jammy impressions of plum, apricot, peach and fig, dusted with a soft sweetness that suggests candied peel and honeyed syrup. As it develops, the fruits darken and dry into something closer to candied fruit and dried prunes, wrapped in the dry, slightly smoky grain of Atlas cedar. The base is warm, resinous and faintly balsamic, with a woody backbone that reins in the sweetness so the fragrance never turns fully gourmand. The overall impression is of a late‑autumn orchard seen from within a cedarwood interior: rich, enveloping, slightly nostalgic and quietly decadent.
Who It Is For and When to Wear It
Best suited to cooler weather, Bois et Fruits wears like a plush, intimate shawl of dried fruits and cedar. It is ideal for autumn and winter, in the evening or for contemplative daytime wear, and can be worn by any gender who enjoys dense, fruit‑laden woods. The character leans slightly formal and introspective rather than casual, pairing well with tailored clothing, soft knitwear and quiet, indoor settings. Particularly suited to autumn and winter, with some users enjoying it in cooler spring weather; generally too dense and sweet for hot summer days. Sillage is Moderate to strong sillage in the first hours, projecting a noticeable aura of dried fruits and cedar before gradually settling closer to the skin (editorial estimate). Longevity is Long-lasting: on most skins Bois et Fruits behaves like a concentrated eau de parfum, often remaining noticeable for 8–10 hours with a slow, resinous drydown (editorial estimate).
Perfumer and Bottle
Released in 1992, this is presented as Eau de Parfum and credited to Christopher Sheldrake. Classic Serge Lutens rectangular glass bottle with dark cap and simple label displaying the brand name and fragrance name; also known to have been offered in the round bell-jar Palais Royal format during its lifecycle.
