3.4 fl. oz. - 100ml
3.4 fl. oz. - 100ml
50ml
6ml
3.4 fl. oz. - 100ml
MATIERE PREMIERE
BOIS D’ÉBÈNE
Eau De Parfum
Unisex
Sizes
Starting
$320
Description
Bois d'Ébène by Matiere Premiere presents a rich and aromatic woody experience, launched in 2019. It opens with a fresh, invigorating burst of juniper berries, setting a crisp, almost gin-like tone. As it develops, the fragrance deepens into the smoky, warm heart of guaiac wood, which is beautifully amplified and given a dark, ambery character. The dry down reveals a grounding blend of Indonesian patchouli and Indian cypriol oil, with Brazilian cabreuva oil adding to its tenacious, subtly sweet, and woody finish, sometimes hinting at a powdery iris note. This is a sophisticated and versatile scent that balances freshness with profound woody warmth. Perfumer: Aurélien Guichard
Scent Profile
Woody
Aromatic
Ambery
Smoky
Earthy
Spicy
Notes
Top Notes
Juniper BerriesMiddle Notes
Guaiac WoodBase Notes
PatchouliCypriol Oil
Cabreuva Oil
About MATIERE PREMIERE
Matière Première is a luxury fragrance brand founded by Aurélien Guichard, a perfumer who uniquely grows his own fragrance ingredients including Rose Centifolia, Tuberose, and Lavandin in the Grasse region of France. The brand's philosophy centers on revealing the raw beauty of natural materials by building each fragrance around one central natural ingredient used in high concentration (85-92% natural ingredients), creating bold, linear, and immediately identifiable signatures with lasting sillage.
Perfumer
Aurélien Guichard
Aurélien Guichard, born in Grasse, France, is a seventh-generation perfumer from a family of flower growers and perfumers, including his father who was also a perfumer. He trained at the Givaudan school and built a distinguished 20+ year career creating blockbuster fragrances like Gucci Guilty and Tom Ford’s Soleil de Positano, while working for companies such as Givaudan and Takasago. In 2016, he established an organic Rose Centifolia farm in Grasse, founding Matière Première in 2019 to champion farm-to-fragrance luxury perfumery using his own cultivated ingredients.
Reviews
Community Insights
Reviewers consistently praise Bois d'Ébène as a high-quality, well-blended woody aromatic fragrance. Many appreciate its dark, warm, and elegant character, noting its versatility for various occasions and seasons.
Pros
Performance excellence: This fragrance offers good longevity and projection, with some reviewers suggesting it could easily be a signature scent for year-round wear.
Versatile appeal: It's considered suitable for both dressed-up and casual settings, performing exceptionally well in fall and winter, yet possessing a fresh spiciness that allows it to be worn in warmer months too.
Quality composition: The scent is frequently described as very well-blended, highlighting the attractive features of guaiac wood and other high-quality ingredients, creating a smooth and captivating aroma.
Cons
Situational drawback: Some reviewers feel its smoky and woody nature might be too prominent for a professional work environment.
Packaging and Atomizer: A few comments mention the brand's packaging as somewhat uninspired and the atomizer quality as disappointing for a luxury fragrance.
Comparisons
Initial impression: The opening notes have been noted to have a refreshing aromatic quality that reminds some of gin.
Vibe & Emotions
Intoxicating and Warming: Many find the scent to be deeply intoxicating and warming, evoking a sense of comfort and richness.
Clean, Classy, and Elegant: It's often associated with a clean, sophisticated, and elegant aura, suitable for mature and polished individuals.
Mystical and Grounding: The interplay of notes like cypriol and patchouli creates a mystical, smoky, and deeply grounding earthy feeling.
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