Lignum Vitae
“Lignum Vitae by BeauFort London is a fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a citrus, fresh spicy composition with a aromatic undertone. Voted best for year-round wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2016, Lignum Vitae by BeauFort London is a fragrance that captures the essence of exploration and maritime adventure. The composition opens with bright citron and lime, punctuated by spicy ginger and black pepper, creating an invigorating freshness reminiscent of sea air. As it develops, sweet notes of caramel and biscuit mingle with woody undertones of guaiac wood and agarwood (oud), grounding the scent in a complex depth that evokes the richness of trade routes and distant shores.
Composition & Character
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How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply this fragrance to your pulse points for a rich experience that evolves over time. The initial citrus-spicy notes are vivid but fade within an hour, so allow it to settle into its deeper, warmer accords for best effect. It pairs well with the warmth of indoor spaces and cooler evenings.
Julie Marlowe
Founding perfumer · 1 fragrances
Julie Marlowe has worked at Symrise, Phoenix Fragrances, and currently Sozio UK as a Senior Perfumer, and served as President of the British Society of Perfumers in 1997 and again in 2023/2024. Known for bold, 'overdosed' compositions, she signed Vi Et Armis, Tonnerre, and Lignum Vitae for Beaufort London, and won a 2017 Art and Olfaction Award for Fathom V.
Designer BeauFort London
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The story behind the bottle.
A sailor’s cabin on a foggy evening, where sea salt and woodsmoke blend with the faint sweetness of biscuits baked hours earlier.
Fig. 01 — Lignum Vitae, BeauFort London
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