Bois roi d agalloche
“Bois roi d'agalloche by Serge Lutens is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men”
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Respected, if divisive — a oud, amber composition with a patchouli undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Serge Lutens launched Bois roi d'agalloche in 2025, a fragrance that marries the rich and smoky notes of oud with the warmth of amber, patchouli, and earthy spiciness. This composition is a study in contrasts: the deep, velvety tones of oud are balanced by the bright freshness of spicy accords, creating a scent that is both intense and inviting. The woody base offers a grounding quality, making it a fragrance that feels as much like an experience as it does a perfume.
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Application Tips
Apply Bois roi d'agalloche to pulse points for an intimate experience. The oud and woody notes project close to skin rather than filling the room, making it ideal for a personal touch throughout the day.
Serge Lutens
Founding perfumer · 5 fragrances · French
Evoking a fragment of amber resin picked up by Serge Lutens during a wander through the souks of Marrakech, which lay forgotten for years inside a thuja wood box, this perfume marks a return to a focus on the identity and authenticity of unique ingredients. An amber eau de parfum with notes of vanilla and patchouli. Royal! "This fragrance is not an Oriental, but an Arab and a Lutens. That being the case, don't expect it to fit in. The point of departure was a scented wax, found in a souk and long forgotten in a wooden box. The amber only became sultanesque after I reworked the composition using cistus, an herb that sticks to the fingers like tar, then added an overtone that nobody had ever dreamed of: vanilla." Serge Lutens An eaux de parfums line created by Serge Lutens in his own image. Minimalist, straight lined, angular and uncompromising, each of these bottles with their refined style reflects the exacting nature and character of their creator. A sobriety which enhances a perfumery with character. In his now iconic olfactory creations, Serge Lutens has for over 20 years been marking eaux de parfums that have become legendary. From “Féminité du bois”, to “Ambre sultan” and “La fille de Berlin”, each fragrance tells their own exceptional story and has their own unique olfactory signature. Perhaps even yours?
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The story behind the bottle.
The warmth of a well-worn library in the early hours, where oud and amber mingle with the scent of aged wood.
Fig. 01 — Bois roi d agalloche, Serge Lutens
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