{"title":"François Merle-Baudoin perfumes","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrançois Merle-Baudoin is named as perfumer by houses in our range: Fragrance Du Bois, which files its perfumes by perfumer, and Goldfield \u0026amp; Banks, which names a perfumer on each product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrance-du-bois\"\u003eFragrance Du Bois\u003c\/a\u003e these are parfums. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fragrance-du-bois-santal-complet-parfum-100ml\"\u003eSantal Complet\u003c\/a\u003e opens on lemon and coconut, passes violet and black pepper and settles on \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/note-sandalwood\"\u003esandalwood\u003c\/a\u003e, musk, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/note-amber\"\u003eamber\u003c\/a\u003e and vanilla. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fragrance-du-bois-sahraa-parfum-100ml\"\u003eSahraa\u003c\/a\u003e starts with grapefruit, has rose, geranium, jasmine and patchouli in the heart and ends on sandalwood, saffron, vanilla, amber and oud.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/goldfield-banks-pacific-rock-moss-eau-de-parfum-50ml\"\u003ePacific Rock Moss\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/goldfield-banks\"\u003eGoldfield \u0026amp; Banks\u003c\/a\u003e, composed together with Carine Certain Boin, is of a different kind: Australian coastal moss with lemon, sage, geranium, cedarwood and white musk. A \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/note-citrusfruit\"\u003ecitrus fruit\u003c\/a\u003e in the opening is what all of them share; sandalwood, amber and vanilla link the Fragrance Du Bois parfums.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fragrance-du-bois-santal-complet-parfum-100ml","title":"Fragrance Du Bois Santal Complet Parfum (100ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSantal Complet is the house's tribute to sandalwood, composed in 2016 by François Merle-Baudoin as a soft, creamy and relaxed perfume. Lemon and coconut give the opening a holiday feel, violet and black pepper add warmth in the heart, and the base settles on musk, sandalwood, amber and vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Lemon, Coconut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Violet, Black Pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Musk, Sandalwood, Amber, Vanilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLemon and coconut\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLemon is quick and clean, coconut soft and a little milky, and together they give the opening the easy, sunlit feel the brand calls summery. Nothing in the top is sharp; the citrus simply brightens the coconut so that it does not turn heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eViolet, pepper and warmth\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eViolet adds a powdery, slightly cool softness, and black pepper gives it a dry, warm backbone. This is where the perfume turns from holiday to something calmer, with the pepper keeping the creamy notes from going flat or too sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSandalwood at the centre\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSandalwood, musk, amber and vanilla form a soft, creamy base in which the wood is smooth rather than dry. Amber adds warmth and vanilla a gentle sweetness. The brand says the perfume suits every season, and this warm base is what carries it into the cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEasy to wear\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo or three sprays on skin are plenty for a Parfum; the creamy base spreads softly instead of pushing outward. It works as an everyday scent, at the office, at weekends or on holiday, and it is warm enough to carry into an evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnisex, and for people who like sandalwood and vanilla but want them light and creamy rather than dense and smoky. A good choice if you look for a calm, wearable scent for every day, with no sharp edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Fragrance Du Bois Santal Complet\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA tribute to sandalwood by François Merle-Baudoin, with coconut and lemon on one side and amber, musk and vanilla on the other. It stays soft and relaxed from start to finish, and comes in the faceted bottle with a crystal-studded cap and a velvet-lined gift box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Santal Complet a sandalwood perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the brand presents it as a tribute to sandalwood, but a creamy one: coconut, vanilla and musk soften the wood, while lemon and violet lighten it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I wear it in winter?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brand says it suits every season despite its summery feel. The warm base of sandalwood, amber and vanilla is what lets it work in colder months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich concentration and size is it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a Parfum in a 100 ml bottle. A Parfum is a concentrated format, so a couple of sprays are a good place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fragrance Du Bois","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67658344464536,"sku":"FDB-SANTAL-COMPLET-PAR-100ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/1157\/8520\/files\/fragrance-du-bois-santal-complet-parfum-100ml_0cf88db0-09ae-4a21-a5a6-aa2693f16b11.webp?v=1791360586"},{"product_id":"fragrance-du-bois-sahraa-parfum-100ml","title":"Fragrance Du Bois Sahraa Parfum (100ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSahraa is the house's golden, Arabia-inspired perfume, which the brand itself calls a cult fragrance. François Merle-Baudoin starts it with a single citrus note, grapefruit, then moves through rose, geranium, jasmine and patchouli to a base of saffron, black pepper, sandalwood, amber and oud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Grapefruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Rose Absolute, Geranium, Jasmine, Patchouli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Black Pepper, Sandalwood, Saffron, Vanilla, Amber, Pure Organic Vintage Oud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA brief grapefruit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe top has only one note, grapefruit, so the opening is short and plain: a quick, clean citrus lift before the flowers take over. It works as a doorway rather than a statement, and the perfume reaches its real character in the heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRose, geranium and patchouli\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRose absolute, geranium and jasmine make a floral heart that the brand calls delicate, with patchouli running underneath as an earthy, slightly damp note. Geranium gives the rose a green, leafy edge, and patchouli darkens the whole heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmber, oud and saffron\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is where the desert idea lives: amber and pure organic vintage oud supply the warmth, saffron and black pepper the dry spice, sandalwood and vanilla the smoothness. The brand wants it to evoke the majesty and mystery of the desert, and it ends rich and warm rather than light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWearing Sahraa\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDense and spiced, this is an evening and cold-weather scent. One or two sprays are enough, best placed where warmth releases it: neck, chest, wrists. Spray lightly and from a little distance so that the florals and spices open evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnisex, and for people who enjoy spiced amber and oud perfumes and want rose and patchouli in the middle rather than sweetness. A good fit for evenings, special occasions and cold weather, or for anyone drawn to a perfume built around the desert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Fragrance Du Bois Sahraa\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSahraa pairs a floral heart with a base of saffron, sandalwood and oud, the house's own territory: the brand says its signature is modern French perfumery built on naturals, especially responsibly sourced oud. It comes in a faceted bottle with a gold label and crystal-studded cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat kind of perfume is Sahraa?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA woody, spicy Parfum with a floral heart. Grapefruit opens, rose, geranium, jasmine and patchouli follow, and saffron, black pepper, sandalwood, amber and oud close it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it for summer or winter?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt leans towards autumn and winter. Saffron, pepper, amber and oud are warm notes, so it belongs to cooler weather and evenings rather than to heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich concentration and size is it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSahraa is a Parfum in a 100 ml bottle. A Parfum is concentrated, so spray lightly and let the base develop on skin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fragrance Du Bois","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67658348495000,"sku":"FDB-SAHRAA-PAR-100ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/1157\/8520\/files\/fragrance-du-bois-sahraa-parfum-100ml_500dc756-edcd-4209-9274-b68e24c1222d.webp?v=1791360589"},{"product_id":"goldfield-banks-pacific-rock-moss-eau-de-parfum-50ml","title":"Goldfield \u0026 Banks Pacific Rock Moss Eau de Parfum (50ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePacific Rock Moss is the first formulation Goldfield \u0026amp; Banks ever made, and the brand builds it on Australian coastal moss from the South Coast. Italian lemon, French sage and Egyptian geranium accent the moss, while Virginia cedarwood and white musk give it a woody, musky character. The brand files it as an aromatic aquatic and says it should evoke sea spray and summer light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralian coastal moss, Lemon (Italy), Sage (France), Geranium (Egypt), Cedarwood (Virginia, USA), White musk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is built on\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand puts the coastal moss at the centre and arranges everything else around it. Moss reads damp, green and slightly mineral, and the brand points it towards sea spray and summer light. It describes this as the first formulation the house ever made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree accents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eItalian lemon brings a clean, sharp brightness, French sage adds a dry, herbal edge, and Egyptian geranium gives a green, faintly rosy softness. The brand uses them to accent the moss rather than to lead, so the result stays aromatic and aquatic in the way the brand classifies it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe dry side\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVirginia cedarwood and white musk give the scent its woody, musky character. Cedarwood is dry and pencil-like, white musk is clean and soft, and together they keep the moss from turning heavy. The brand does not publish a top, heart and base for this perfume, so the notes are listed together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEveryday wear\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA scent like this suits warm weather and daytime best, when its fresh, green side has room to show. Apply it to the neck and wrists. As an Eau de Parfum with a stated 20% of essences and botanicals, a few sprays are enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnisex in the brand's terms: the house calls its range gender-free. It suits people who like aromatic, herbal scents with a mineral, green character and who prefer something clean over something sweet. If you want sugar or vanilla, this is not that perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Goldfield \u0026amp; Banks Pacific Rock Moss\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoldfield \u0026amp; Banks builds its perfumes around native Australian botanicals, and this was the first one. The moss is the idea, not a decoration. It was created by François Merle-Baudoin and Carine Certain Boin, and the bottle is French glass with a wooden cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is Pacific Rock Moss built around?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAustralian coastal moss from the South Coast, accented by Italian lemon, French sage and Egyptian geranium, with Virginia cedarwood and white musk. The brand files it as an aromatic aquatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it fresh or sweet?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFresh. The notes are moss, lemon, sage, geranium, cedarwood and white musk, with no vanilla, caramel or other sweet note in the list. The character is green, clean and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow concentrated is it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is an Eau de Parfum, and the brand states a concentration of essences and botanicals of 20%. That makes it a properly concentrated EDP, so a few sprays are enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat size is this bottle?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e50 ml, a format that fits easily in a bag or on a shelf. The brand dresses its bottles in French glass with a wooden cap and a paper label.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goldfield \u0026 Banks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67658699538584,"sku":"GBA-PACIFIC-ROCK-MOSS-EDP-50ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/1157\/8520\/files\/goldfield-banks-pacific-rock-moss-eau-de-parfum-50ml.webp?v=1791360601"}],"url":"https:\/\/nichegems.eu\/collections\/perfumer-francois-merle-baudoin.oembed","provider":"NicheGems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}