Juniper BerriesOpens with
Guaiac WoodHeart
PatchouliDries down to
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Matiere Premiere · Sold as unisex
Bois d'Ebene
The quiet strength of a well-worn wooden desk in an old library, where the scent of books and aged wood mingle.
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Bois d'EbeneLuxury · $250+
50%Similar accords, often for lessFleur de Patchouli · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares guaiac wood and patchouli8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2019, Bois d'Ebene by Matiere Premiere is a Woody Aromatic fragrance crafted by perfumer Aurélien Guichard. The composition opens with the fresh, slightly peppery scent of juniper berries before transitioning into the warm and resinous tones of guaiac wood. At its core, patchouli and cypriol oil weave an earthy, spicy blend that is both grounding and captivating without being overpowering.
Apply one or two sprays to your pulse points — the patchouli base takes time to bloom fully on skin. This fragrance reads best close to the body rather than across a room, so avoid over-spraying for maximum impact.
Fig. 01 — Bois d'Ebene, Matiere Premiere
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Aurélien Guichard
Seven generations of Grasse perfumeryAurélien Guichard is a senior perfumer at Takasago, born and raised in Grasse into a family business growing roses and jasmine for major perfumers, and following his father into perfumery via the Givaudan Perfumery School.
Designer Matiere Premiere
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 36%, disliked or hated by 11%.