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Fragrance Du Bois Sahraa
Rose and patchouli melting into amber and oud
Sahraa 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.
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The composition
How it unfolds in notes
The curve shows the order in which the notes come forward, not their strength.
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Top notes
- Grapefruit
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Heart notes
- Rose Absolute
- Geranium
- Jasmine
- Patchouli
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Base notes
- Black Pepper
- Sandalwood
- Saffron
- Vanilla
- Amber
- Pure Organic Vintage Oud
- Character
- Strong
- Occasion
- Concentration
In the same spirit
Similar in character
On the skin
How it unfolds
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A brief grapefruit
The 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.
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Rose, geranium and patchouli
Rose 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.
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Amber, oud and saffron
The 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.
Wearing it
When, who and why
Wearing Sahraa
Dense 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.
Who it is for
Unisex, 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.
Why choose Fragrance Du Bois Sahraa
Sahraa 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.
At a glance
- House
- Fragrance Du Bois
- Perfumer
- François Merle-Baudoin
- Size
- 100 ml
- Family
- Woody Spicy
- For
- Unisex
Questions
Frequently asked
What kind of perfume is Sahraa?
A 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.
Is it for summer or winter?
It 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.
Which concentration and size is it?
Sahraa is a Parfum in a 100 ml bottle. A Parfum is concentrated, so spray lightly and let the base develop on skin.
The house
About Fragrance Du Bois
Fragrance Du Bois is a Paris house with the motto ‘Born in Nature, Crafted in France’. Its perfumes are composed in Paris and produced in Grasse, each with a different master perfumer, and the style rests on natural materials, above all oud the brand calls responsibly sourced.
- A Paris house; motto ‘Born in Nature, Crafted in France’
- Composed in Paris and produced in Grasse, as the brand states
- A different master perfumer for each fragrance
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