Un bois sépia
A mossy, sepia-toned woody eau de parfum where oak, vetiver and patchouli mingle with earthy amber warmth, evoking damp leaves and forest floor in a powerful yet nostalgic autumnal veil.
Perfumer: Christopher Sheldrake
Un bois sépia
A mossy, sepia-toned woody eau de parfum where oak, vetiver and patchouli mingle with earthy amber warmth, evoking damp leaves and forest floor in a powerful yet nostalgic autumnal veil.
Scent Development and Character
A dry, mossy woody fragrance where oak and vetiver are shaded in sepia tones, enriched by patchouli and amber-like warmth. Aromatic and earthy facets evoke damp leaves and forest floor, giving a nostalgic, autumnal character that feels both powerful and quietly sensual.
Who It Is For and When to Wear It
Best suited to cool weather, especially autumn days and evenings, in contemplative settings, quiet walks, or understated formal occasions where a dry, mossy woody aura feels appropriate. Especially suited to autumn, also wearable in cool spring and winter; less ideal for hot summer unless applied lightly. Sillage is Moderate to noticeable sillage: it projects clearly in the first hours, then settles into a more intimate but still perceptible woody-earthy aura close to the wearer. Longevity is Generally long-lasting for an eau de parfum, often around 7–9 hours on skin, with the mossy woody and earthy notes lingering well into the drydown.
Perfumer and Bottle
Released in 1994, this is presented as Eau de Parfum and credited to Christopher Sheldrake. Rounded-shoulder bell jar style glass bottle inspired by apothecary flacons, used for Serge Lutens Palais Royal exclusive collection, with a simple label bearing the perfume name.
