Bois d'Ascese
“Bois d'Ascese by Naomi Goodsir is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men”
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Warmly received so far — a amber, woody composition with a smoky undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Bois d'Ascese by Naomi Goodsir is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Bois d'Ascese was launched in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is Julien Rasquinet. Top notes are Tobacco and Whiskey; middle notes are Labdanum, Amber and Cinnamon; base notes are Incense, Cedar and Oakmoss. Bois d'Ascese is an incense woody fragrance that evokes captivating and reassuring smoke. It features notes of tobacco and whiskey, supported by cinnamon, amber and labdanum. Oakmoss and smoked cedar wood prolong the effects of Somalia incense with power and elegance. It is available as Eau de Parfum.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
A Signature Fragrance
Incense
Incense, a blend of resins, woods, and gums burned for their aromatic smoke, carries an aroma that is at once earthy and ethereal. Its origins trace back to religious ceremonies and spiritual practices, where its smoky, warm scent was believed to bridge earthly and divine realms.
Cedar
Cedar, sourced from various species of coniferous trees, exudes a deep, resinous aroma with hints of sweetness and wood smoke. Its scent is both comforting and grounding, reminiscent of old libraries or the quiet solitude of a forest. This versatile note has long been favored for its ability to blend seamlessly into complex compositions without overpowering other ingredients.
Oakmoss
Oakmoss, derived from lichens growing on oak trees, exudes an unmistakable blend of damp forest floor and mossy green. Its scent is both deep and complex, with hints of woodsy freshness that evoke the quiet solitude of a shaded grove.
Julien Rasquinet
Founding perfumer · 64 fragrances
Julien Rasquinet’s life took a decisive turn when his father met nose extraordinaire Pierre Bourdon, by accident in an airport. Rasquinet who didn’t know anything about perfumery beyond his own passion for it, called Bourdon, who decided to take him instead of thousands of other candidates to be his last student, and bare his legacy, as Edmond Roudnitska had done with him. Call it perfumer’s intuition.
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Whiskey Smoke Bitter Orange
Bois d'Ascese's smoky whiskey, tobacco, and labdanum amber gets cut by Colonia Assoluta's bitter orange, bergamot, and lemon verbena, and since cedar and oakmoss run through both, the smoke settles into a citrus-brightened woody base instead of sitting heavy on its own.
Spray Colonia Assoluta first for the citrus opening, then layer Bois d'Ascese on the chest a few minutes later so the whiskey and tobacco smoke build in gradually.
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Great woody + aromatic and woody + amber combination
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Bois d'Ascese + Noho of New York
Great amber + woody and smoky + woody combination
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