The Composition
Note pyramid.
Composed by Christopher Sheldrake. A feminine fragrance for autumn & winter.
Top notes
the opening- Cinnamon
- Plum
- Peach
Heart notes
the soul- Cedar
- Cardamom
- Clove
Base notes
the trail- Musk
- Vanilla
- Sandalwood
Scent Profile
The fingerprint.
Performance
Wearable in
Main accords
Signature Moodboard
The world this scent lives in.
Creamy, devotional, soft wood.
Textures
- — Sanded wood
- — Raw silk
- — Warm milk
- — Damp root
- — Linen
- — Drafting paper
Materials
Mysore sandalwood · Raw silk · Beeswax · Haitian vetiver · Bleached oak · Brushed nickel
Atmosphere
The room
A temple courtyard at dawn
Weather
The air
Warm humid morning, 24°C
Interior Design
Soft tropical modern
Teak floors, sheer linen, a sandalwood deity
Season
Autumn · Winter
Wears best in autumn and winter.
City Match
Kyoto temple grounds at first light
Also at home in Mysore, Bali, Mexico City.
Literary Match
Hesse — Siddhartha
Siddhartha — Hesse · The God of Small Things — Roy
In one line
Serge Lutens
Féminité du Bois — creamy, devotional, soft wood.
Imagery courtesy of Unsplash
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Where to buy.
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Try Before You Commit
Available samples.
Trusted Decant Sellers
Available decants.
Layering Ritual
Complete the ritual.
Body oils, candles, and atmosphere chosen to extend Féminité du Bois from skin to room.
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