L'Ombre Fauve 8.1
“L'Ombre Fauve 8”
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Warmly received so far — a amber, woody composition with a patchouli undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 by Pierre Guillaume Paris is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. L'Ombre Fauve 8.1 was launched in 2007. The nose behind this fragrance is Pierre Guillaume. The fragrance features Amber, Patchouli, Musk, Incense and Woodsy Notes. "Fragrance General, Theme N ° 8: Patchwork! Elusive Feline ... He is roaring red amber and the purr of musk. It is the darkness of a wood. An animal olfaction. Its bestial refinement." - a note from the brand.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
A Signature Fragrance
Amber
Amber is an olfactory illusion, conjured from labdanum, benzoin, vanilla, and other resins to evoke the sun-soaked warmth of the Mediterranean coast. Its scent is both earthy and sweet, with a powdery undertone that mimics the richness of ancient incense.
Patchouli
Patchouli emanates from the leaves of Pogostemon cablin, a bush native to Southeast Asia. Its scent is deeply woody with hints of musty earth, warm spices, and a subtle sweetness that can be both comforting and complex. This versatile note has been a staple in perfumery for decades, often used to evoke feelings of nostalgia and grounding.
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.
Pierre Guillaume
Founding perfumer · 1 fragrances · French
Pierre Guillaume grew up in a family of chemists, collecting essential oils and fragrant materials from an early age. At 25, he set out to recreate the smell of his father's cigar cellar, producing '02 Cozé,' a spicy-tobacco accord that drew attention across the perfume blogosphere. In 2010 he founded Pierre Guillaume Diffusion, complete with an in-house production studio and raw-material cellar, and Pierre Guillaume Paris now operates as an independent, family-owned House of Composition sold in nearly 390 points of sale across 26 countries.
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