Bois Blond Pierre Guillaume 2006

Hm, Mr. Apicius's 50% rating is practically begging for my assessment of "Blond Woods" from the house of Guillaume. :)

I have previously viewed the Parfumerie Generale fragrances as largely uncomplicated. There are some beautiful works among them, but many are designed to be very gourmand and therefore not necessarily suitable for everyone.

Bois Blond can also be a challenge for some, but for different reasons. The fragrance initially belonged to the limited PG Collection before it was moved (after dozens of requests from the fragrance community) to the permanent Private Collection. Thank goodness, I can only say, because this little masterpiece will be with us longer.
Nevertheless, it is clear that Pierre Guillaume has taken a slightly more experimental approach here (as is usual with his limited fragrances). Instead of his usual spicy or amber-sweet blends, a different note comes into play: hay.

Hay is significantly under-represented in the perfume world and therefore somewhat takes getting used to when first testing Bois Blond. It smells dry and green. Anyone who has ever spent holidays on a farm knows how dry hay and straw smell. It is herbaceous, spicy, and somewhat smoky.
Pierre Guillaume has wonderfully captured this holiday scent experience in Bois Blond by also using tobacco. Tobacco thematically complements the fragrance well, considering that it too is dried herb.

The first 10 minutes might be classified as too masculine by many women, but I recommend everyone to endure the start. Because although Bois Blond has an average longevity of about 6 hours, it is not too strong and in no way unpleasant for those who come close to the wearer.
Bois Blond becomes softer and creamier over time. In the end, it is unmistakably a Parfumerie Generale fragrance with a woody amber finish that is by no means boring after this short trip back to school holiday times and farms.