Bois d'Ébène

Matière Première · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2019

≈ $320 · 100ml · approx. retail

Built around Paraguayan guaiac wood, this dark, textured composition layers in Indonesian patchouli and Indian cypriol oil for an earthy, near-leathery depth, with Brazilian cabreuva oil amplifying its ambered sensuality. It is one of the house's original 2019 launch fragrances.

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Best for

FallWinterDailyOfficeEvening

Perfumer

Aurelien Guichard

French · 37 in collection

Aurelien Guichard is a Grasse-born perfumer and son of perfumer Jean Guichard, who trained at the Givaudan school and has worked across Givaudan, Firmenich and Takasago. He is the co-founder of the niche house Matiere Premiere and is admired for his work with raw materials like rose, vetiver and tuberose.

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