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BON PARFUMEUR
301: SANDALWOOD, AMBER & CARDAMOM
Eau De Parfum
Unisex
Sizes
Starting
$70
Description
301 is a captivating woody-spicy fragrance that opens with an intense battle between warm cumin and fresh cardamom, creating an immediate sense of warmth and spice. As the composition evolves, creamy amber and dry cedar emerge in the heart, creating a sophisticated sweetness that beautifully integrates with the skin's natural oils. The fragrance culminates in a rich, milky sandalwood base—the true star of this composition—that reveals itself as soft, sensual, and hypnotic, rounded out by vanilla-tinged benzoin and textured patchouli for lasting depth. This is a fragrance for those who appreciate olfactory complexity and the sensuality of precious woods.
Perfumers: Nathalie Koobus and Ludovic Bonneton
Scent Profile
Woody
Spicy
Amber
Warm
Oriental
Sensual
Complex
Notes
Top Notes
Cumin
Jasmine
CardamomMiddle Notes
Amber
Cedar
Ylang-YlangBase Notes
Sandalwood
Benzoin
PatchouliAbout BON PARFUMEUR
Bon Parfumeur is a contemporary French fragrance house founded by Ludovic Bonneton, known for its playful, mix-and-match approach to perfumery. Each scent is numbered and categorized by olfactory family, encouraging creativity and layering, while maintaining high-quality, Made-in-France craftsmanship with a modern, minimalist aesthetic.
Perfumers
Nathalie Koobus
Nathalie Koobus is a French perfumer known for her elegant, contemporary compositions that balance emotion with precision. Trained at ISIPCA and working with Symrise, she has created fragrances for houses such as Amouage, Jacques Fath, and Mizensir, earning recognition for her refined touch and modern interpretation of classic French perfumery.
Ludovic Bonneton
Ludovic Bonneton is a French entrepreneur and perfumer, best known as the founder of Bon Parfumeur, a modern fragrance house built around creativity and self-expression. With a background in the digital and beauty industries, including time at Yves Rocher, he launched Bon Parfumeur to democratize niche perfumery—offering high-quality, Made-in-France scents designed for mixing, layering, and personal storytelling.
Reviews
4.0
Very Good1 reviews
Ministry of Scent
4.0/5 • 1 reviews
Community Insights
Reviewers consistently praise 301 for its sophisticated spice-and-wood composition that feels both intense on application and beautifully refined as it develops on skin. The fragrance earns strong marks (7.5-8/10) for its versatility and quality niche construction, though some note the amber becomes subtle rather than prominent as wear progresses. It's particularly celebrated by those seeking elegant woody-spicy fragrances with genuine complexity and longevity.
Pros
Seamless integration: The fragrance develops beautifully on skin, with spicy top notes transitioning smoothly into creamy amber and rich sandalwood within minutes, creating a harmonious scent journey rather than disconnected stages
Evening elegance with daytime flexibility: Initial warmth and intensity make it perfect for evening wear, but as the composition mellows into subtle sweetness, it becomes wearable throughout the day without overwhelming
Quality natural ingredients: The composition contains 82-99% natural origin ingredients carefully selected for non-allergenic properties, and the fragrance is 100% made in France with sustainable practices
Cons
Amber takes a backseat: Despite its name, amber becomes very subtle in the development, falling into the background as cardamom and sandalwood dominate, which may disappoint those specifically seeking prominent amber
Requires reapplication for all-day wear: Longevity reaches approximately 8 hours before fading to skin scent level, necessitating a refresh if you want noticeable projection throughout the day
Comparisons
Hymn to sandalwood rather than amber blend: While marketed as an amber-cardamom-sandalwood trio, the fragrance functions more as a sandalwood-centric composition with spice and sweetness as supporting players
Summer occasion scent: Reviewers describe it as reminiscent of 'summer and a wedding ceremony coming to an end in a fragrance'—elegant, warm, and sophisticated rather than fresh and bright
Vibe & Emotions
Warm sophistication: The initial spice creates confidence and presence, making you feel polished and intentional
Sensual introspection: As the fragrance settles into its creamy sandalwood base, it evokes a quieter, more personal intimacy that feels hypnotic and inviting
Contemplative warmth: The incense-like quality and soft sandalwood base create moments of peaceful reflection, particularly suited to evening relaxation or intimate settings
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