Bois de Cedre
“Bois de Cedre by Karl Lagerfeld is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men”
The Quick Read
Warmly received so far — a aromatic, ozonic composition with a citrus undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear, leaning masculine.
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Bois de Cedre by Karl Lagerfeld is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Bois de Cedre was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Alienor Massenet. Top notes are Violet Leaf, Grapefruit and Bergamot; middle notes are Sea Salt, Clary Sage and Geranium; base notes are Cedar, Ambergris and Musk.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
How It Wears
A Signature Fragrance
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.
Ambergris
Derived from the digestive system of sperm whales, ambergris has long been prized for its rich, musky aroma with hints of sweetness and a marine freshness. This distinctive material is often described as having a deep, leathery scent with an underlying current of saltwater and a subtle sweetness that makes it both intriguing and complex.
Musk
Musk, once sourced from the musk deer and now often recreated synthetically, offers an earthy, slightly sweet aroma reminiscent of skin. Its versatility allows it to blend seamlessly into various fragrance families, from oriental to woody, enhancing their depth without overpowering them.
Aliénor Massenet
Founding perfumer · 93 fragrances · French
Aliénor Massenet is a French perfumer who grew up in a family steeped in tradition, shaped in turn by an English boarding school and the streets of New York. She has worked at Symrise since 2016, and her fragrances are known for embracing contrast and unexpected pairings. Alongside her creative work, she runs olfactory workshops for people who have experienced difficult life events, in collaboration with CEW. Her creations have been recognized with the Fragrance Foundation UK's Best New Independent Fragrance award in 2018 for Marfa Spices by Memo, and the Fragrance Foundation France's Experts' Award for Author Fragrance in 2020 for Copper by Comme des Garçons.
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Cedar Salt Amber Bridge
This reverses the previous pairing but the logic holds — shared bergamot and clary sage let Bois de Cedre's sea-salt cedar move straight into Bois d'Ambre's warmer, simpler amber. Ambergris and amber from each side merge into one denser accord rather than staying separate.
Apply Bois d'Ambre closer to the skin and Bois de Cedre in a slightly heavier pass, so the salty top notes reach further while the amber base anchors things.
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Bois de Cedre + Young Sexy Lovely
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