Féminité du bois by Serge Lutens

Féminité du bois 2009

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Homage to cedar wood

Dear all. Today I would like to introduce you again another Serge Lutens,which I could test.namely it is about the fragrance " Féminité du bois" by Serge Lutens from 2009.

He is probably considered the successor to the Shiseido fragrance, which was also called feminité du bois and comes from the year 1992, by the same perfumers mind you, serge lutens and Christopher sheldrake.

Now let's talk about the SL edition from 2009, this oriental woody fragrance has conjured images in me so it is additionally worthy of comment . For me, this kind of perfume, which trigger images, emotions, etc, is an expression of high perfume art.
And that is also what Serge Lutems fragrances are so peculiar:
The real art lies in a Serge Lutens perfume not in the mere mixing of individual ingredients, but in the olfactory capture of an experience or feeling.
Whether the fragrance ultimately pleases or not,is a matter of personal taste. Great I find it, however, when I understand the idea behind a fragrance apart from my personal taste when smelling, when the idea becomes tangible and it suddenly makes sense why it smells, how it smells....you know what I mean....exactly that is what makes a good perfume for me and something that makes the thing highly interesting for me personally.
So also here....

In this one, the fragrance notes are:

Beeswax, clove, honey, cardamom, musk, orange blossom, peach, plum, rose, vanilla, violet, ylang-ylang, cedar, cinnamon

iNGREDIENTS.

I was a little irritated at first sniffing, because I did not really know which direction the fragrance would take, although I already knew that wood awaits me....

The dominant fragrance note is cedar wood, which is found throughout the fragrance in such incredibly beautiful company that you want to hide from Serge Lutens. The so-called homage to the cedar wood in my eyes, is embraced by clove, beeswax + honey.
According to research, the fragrance is based on a 60% woody note. The is clearly to sniff.

The wood note is dominant over the whole time, but already set after 10 minutes pleasantly warm honey notes and beeswax notes, which reminds me again of my Morocco vacation or A day trip to Berlin's Oriental Garden in the Gardens of the World.

The carpenter's workshops in Morocco exude exactly this typical smell when processing cedar wood, which exudes the perfume of Serge Lutens, so that I see myself inevitably in a room surrounded by cedar wood stand. With these images before my eyes, the fragrance becomes almost haptic...

Anyone who has been in cedar paneled rooms,knows this particular scent and how the perfume smells. The honey and beeswax notes embrace and do not interfere.Vanilla notes accompany and add a slight sweetness.

As it progresses, other fragrance notes are added again and again alternately,so that it smells sometimes of plum, vanilla or cinnamon; otherwise, the scent remains largely unchanged, which I find quite pleasant,that no big surprises await me.

The scent is rather close to the body,holds on me but over several hours consistently.

Who woody-oriental fragrances or at all the scent of cedar like, comes here fully at his expense and should sniff times at the Wässerchen.

In my eyes, the fragrance is absolutely unisex wearable.
Even if I find the fragrance insanely interesting, I do not know yet whether he really belongs to me.ambre sultan, on the other hand, was allowed to move in quickly with me.

Either way, this Serge Lutens is also a real work of art, that much is said.

Thanks for reading.
18 Comments
JackoJacko 3 years ago
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This is already quite a great scent that I have tested many times and actually almost bought, but the bottom line is that it is a wee bit too sweet for my own use in the base.
Lucy55Lucy55 4 years ago
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Thank you for this informative review. So far SL hasn't really been able to convince me, but your description has aroused my interest..
PinkdawnPinkdawn 4 years ago
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Since I would not know now whether the something for me would be. Cedar yes, but the honey and spices ... ? But I also like when perfumers are creative and their fragrances contain messages, even those that are difficult to decipher.
ParmaParma 4 years ago
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I do not really like woody scents, but you have made me tasty :) I'll give it a try soon. A vivid, lively yet serious take on fragrance. A pleasure to read.
GandixGandix 4 years ago
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You described this one in great detail. I like it, however it is so quiet on my skin that I hardly notice it.
SetaSeta 4 years ago
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Vivid commentary! It had too much cumin for me in a short test, but maybe I should give it another try.....
CravacheCravache 4 years ago
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A very nice comment. I find the fragrance beautiful, but I would fear that it becomes boring with time because of so much beauty. And Ambre Sultan should not be missing in any collection, I think :-)
Brelles530Brelles530 4 years ago
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interesting review! Thanks for bringing it closer
FloydFloyd 4 years ago
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That definitely sounds interesting. Happy to read.
PrimelPrimel 4 years ago
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Really a super description of this exceptional fragrance! I used to wear it a lot when it was still marketed under Shiseido. Thank you so much for your sound review! :-)
JonasP1JonasP1 4 years ago
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Very nice comment! The fragrance really has a large "fan community"... What I have tested so far from Serge Lutens, I also found at least always very interesting... :-)
ViolettViolett 4 years ago
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You wrote that soo beautifully! And in the process treated me to both a fragrance trip to Berlin and Morocco ! When you can smell the idea behind a perfume, understand the perfumer's scent language effortlessly, it's a beautiful and impressive experience. In any case, the fragrance sounds wonderful. so I let myself like "Gezeder".
LicoriceLicorice 4 years ago
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Now I really want to sniff a room like this! :D I love the Shiseido and must try the new SL version again. A wonderful review from you! Nice to read from you. :)
PonticusPonticus 4 years ago
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I really liked your review, enthusiastically written and I like cedar too. I also find the fragrances of SL good, especially the Chergui! I don't know Féminité du bois yet, but your description tempts me to try it! Great job!
PollitaPollita 4 years ago
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SL has dreamlike fragrances in its portfolio. My favorite is Douce Amère, but I also find Vetiver Oriental, Louve and many others enchanting. Beautiful review
Maya11Maya11 4 years ago
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Great comment! To understand SL better you definitely have to have visited Morocco! For me it is also memories and feelings that are conveyed with the SL scents, so he is my absolute favorite creator
SalvaSalva 4 years ago
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A great and detailed written review! I also really like Ambre Sultan and Chergui from SL. I would definitely enjoy this one as well. Thanks for bringing it closer!
KobieKobie 4 years ago
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So beautifully written! I could imagine everything well, especially how the magic in perfume can arise and bring us emotions. Wooden handmade cup for you!