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50ml

BEAUFORT LONDON

LIGNUM VITAE

Name: LIGNUM VITAE
Brand: BEAUFORT LONDON
Price: 175.00 $
Availability: InStock

Eau De Parfum

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

$175

Description

Lignum Vitae by Beaufort London is an avant-garde fragrance journey inspired by the era of maritime innovation and clockmaking. The scent opens with a strikingly gourmand madeleine cake accord mingled with fresh citrus and a gust of sea salt, quickly transitioning into an aromatic heart layered with pepper, guaiac wood, oud, and the enigmatic warmth of vetiver. Its base is rich, dry, and complex, driven by creamy butter, amber, vanilla, and earthy oakmoss, evoking the enduring spirit of discovery and salty sea breezes. The result is a captivating composition—playful yet deeply woody and saline, daring yet wearable. Created by Julie Marlowe for unisex.

Scent Profile

Gourmand

Woody

Spicy

Salty

Fresh

Warm

Aromatic

Notes

Top Notes

Black Pepper

Pepper Tree Berry Oil

Madeleine Cake Accord

Juniper Berries

Ginger

Lime

Citron

Bergamot

Sea Salt

Biscuit

Caramel

Red Fruits

Mandarin

Olibanum

Middle Notes

Black Pepper

Lignum Vitae Wood

Guaiac Wood

Oud

Vetiver

Aromatic Woods

Base Notes

Butter

Amber

Vanilla

Oakmoss

Sand

Olibanum

Musk

Sea Salt

About BEAUFORT LONDON

BeauFort London is a British niche fragrance house founded by musician and writer Leo Crabtree. Inspired by Britain’s maritime history, literature, and raw natural forces, the brand is known for its dark, dramatic, and unapologetically bold perfumes. Each scent explores themes of identity, memory, and heritage, often evoking smoke, gunpowder, ink, and the sea. With its distinctive storytelling and atmospheric intensity, BeauFort London has become a cult name in avant-garde perfumery.

Website

Perfumer

Julie Marlowe

Julie Marlowe is one of the principal perfumers behind BeauFort London, contributing to standout creations like Fathom V, Iron Duke, Tonnerre, Lignum Vitae, Vi et Armis, and Cœur de Noir. Her work is characterized by “overdosed” raw materials and bold, painterly techniques—BeauFort’s Creative Director likened her approach to “creating a huge oil painting with a large brush and a palette of bright, powerful colors”

Reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers celebrate Lignum Vitae for its unusual mix of citrus, buttery cake, and mineral sea notes, resulting in a multi-faceted, conversation-starting scent. Many find its evolution from playful sweetness to refined wood-and-salt accords both original and highly wearable, although a few note that the drydown feels softer than its vibrant opening.

Pros

Performance excellence: Longevity and projection are moderate to strong, with the scent standing out for several hours and leaving a distinctive but wearable trail.

Versatile appeal: Suitable for cooler weather and both formal and casual settings, including professional environments where a creative but subtle signature is welcome.

Quality composition: Reviewers praise the inventive blend of gourmand, woody, and salty notes, highlighting Beaufort London's high-quality ingredients and creative direction.

Cons

Specific limitation: Some find the drydown less bold and exciting than the striking opening, describing the finish as drier or more subdued.

Situational drawback: The unconventional blend and briny-sweet character may not appeal to those who prefer traditional perfumes or extremely fresh-only scents.

Comparisons

Similar to Maison Margiela Replica 'By the Fireplace': Both share gourmand nuances, but Lignum Vitae's greater salty-woody complexity and marine twist set it apart.

Reminds reviewers of Hermès 'Un Jardin Apres la Mousson': The salty, fresh character is a connecting thread, though Beaufort's version is drier, more layered, and more gourmand.