Serge Lutens Un bois vanille
Un bois vanille is a dry, woody interpretation of vanilla rather than a simple sugary gourmand. Black vanilla is contrasted with sandalwood and guaiac wood while coconut milk and beeswax add a softer creamy warmth.
Licorice, bitter almond, caramelized benzoin, and tonka bean deepen the sweetness with darker balsamic and nutty facets. The result is warm, carnal, and enveloping, but woods keep the vanilla structured and slightly dry.
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Key Notes
Black Vanilla, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood, Coconut Milk, Beeswax, Licorice, Bitter Almond, Benzoin, Tonka Bean
The brand presents these notes as a unified composition rather than a formal top, heart and base pyramid.
Fragrance Details
Fragrance Details
About the Fragrance
About the Fragrance
Quick Facts
Quick Facts
- Brand
- Fragrant Nest
- Concentration
- Eau de Parfum
- Fragrance family
- Woody Gourmand
- Expected wear
- Extended
- Projection
- Moderate
- Strength
- Strong
- Collection
- Collection noire
- Scent profile
- Vanilla, Woody, Gourmand, Dry, Balsamic
- Full bottle size
- 3.3 fl oz
- Availability
- Available
Production Status
Production Status
- Production status
- In Production
Notes & Composition
Notes & Composition
Key notes: Black Vanilla, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood, Coconut Milk, Beeswax, Licorice, Bitter Almond, Benzoin, Tonka Bean
The brand presents these notes as a unified composition rather than a formal top, middle and base pyramid.
Scent Profile
Scent Profile
Primary profile: Vanilla, Woody, Gourmand, Dry, Balsamic
The profile leans sweeter and more rounded, with vanilla or gourmand facets contributing warmth and richness.
Your Route Match
Your Route Match
When to Wear It
When to Wear It
- Best seasons
- Fall, Winter
- Best for
- Everyday, Date Night, Going Out
- Day / night
- Day, Night
- Mood
- Warm, Dry, Comforting
Sweeter, richer facets give Serge Lutens Un bois vanille a natural place in cooler-weather wear, especially after dark. Moderate projection and a 8+ hour wear estimate keep the guidance grounded while its warm, dry, comforting character suits everyday, date night, going out.
Route guidance is based on the fragrance profile, stored wear context, and listed notes; performance and preference vary by wearer.
Summary
Summary
Serge Lutens Un bois vanille is a dry woody-vanilla Eau de Parfum that contrasts black vanilla with sandalwood and guaiac wood rather than treating vanilla as a simple dessert note. Coconut milk and beeswax create creamy warmth while licorice, bitter almond, benzoin, and tonka bean add balsamic, nutty, and lightly smoky depth. Serge Lutens currently sells the fragrance in both 50 mL and 100 mL Collection Noire bottles, confirming its active house status. The composition wears with good persistence but a smoother trail than louder modern gourmands, supporting `6-8` wear with moderate projection and strong intensity. It is especially effective in fall and winter for everyday wear, date nights, and relaxed evening settings.