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Bon Parfumeur 101

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Rose
White Floral
Aromatic
Woody
EDP · 2017 · unisex

L'Artisan Parfumeur's Bon Parfumeur line strips away pretension, offering straightforward, quality fragrances with transparent ingredient lists and numbered identities. The 101 designation marks its position as an accessible entry point into the house's philosophy, designed for those seeking honest scent rather than elaborate narratives.

Bon Parfumeur 101 opens with bergamot and cardamom over lavender, a bright and slightly spiced introduction that immediately establishes a fresh, aromatic character. The heart centers on a classic white floral arrangement -- lily of the valley and sweet pea layered with Turkish rose and white cedar extract -- creating a soft, naturally powdery quality without veering into dated florals. The base brings grounding through crystal amber, musk, and patchouli, anchoring the floral topiary with earthy warmth that prevents the composition from floating away entirely.

This is a refined floral for anyone uncomfortable with heavy perfumery. The interplay between crisp citrus and herbal notes with delicate blooms makes it equally suitable for daily wear or quieter occasions. Its unisex positioning reflects the actual balance of the composition rather than marketing gimmickry. If your scent preferences align with The Homesteader, The Tactician, or The Mystic, this deserves a trial.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
28%
Fresh
56%
Floral
100%
Rose
90%
White Floral
80%
Aromatic
91%
Woody
100%
Patchouli
65%
Earthy
65%
Musky
65%
Powdery
28%
Amber
65%
Warm Spicy
65%
Spicy
28%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
Cardamom
Cardamom
Aromatic, warm, and slightly eucalyptus-like with a spiced green freshness that is entirely its own. Cardamom is one of the most elegant spice notes in perfumery, exotic without being heavy, warm without being sweet. It appears frequently in Middle Eastern-inspired fragrances and modern masculine compositions.
Lavender
Lavender
One of perfumery's most essential and beloved notes, clean, herbal, and slightly sweet with a calming, familiar quality that works in almost any context. Lavender is simultaneously the most versatile and the most human of ingredients: it appears in barbershop colognes, romantic florals, and sophisticated orientals alike. A note that simply works.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Lily Of The Valley
Lily Of The Valley
Crisp, green, and dewy, this spring flower smells like rain on cool grass with a clean, soap-like clarity. It's one of perfumery's most requested scents despite being nearly impossible to extract naturally, so it's almost always recreated synthetically. The result is fresh, tender, and timelessly elegant.
Sweet Pea
Sweet Pea
Soft, delicate, and slightly powdery, sweet pea is a garden flower with a gentle, breezy sweetness that feels effortless. It's less assertive than rose or jasmine, sitting quietly in compositions and adding a clean, natural floral quality. The note that makes a fragrance smell like a fresh spring garden rather than a perfume counter.
Turkish Rose
Turkish Rose
Rosa damascena grown in the Isparta region of Turkey, one of the world's major sources of rose oil alongside Bulgaria. Turkish rose has a slightly more spiced, cinnamon-adjacent quality than Bulgarian rose, with a rich, full-bodied sweetness and good lasting power. Essential to Middle Eastern-inspired and classical oriental rose fragrances.
White Cedar Extract
White Cedar Extract
Base · 3–12 hrs
Crystal Amber
Crystal Amber
A faceted, transparent amber accord with clean, slightly aqueous facets alongside traditional amber warmth. Crystal amber feels luminous and modern compared to traditional deep amber, combining warmth and freshness in a way that suits contemporary layering fragrances. It adds depth without density.
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
Patchouli
Patchouli
Dense, earthy, and darkly sweet, patchouli is the scent of damp soil and dried herbs with an almost chocolatey richness. It polarizes people because in high concentrations it's overwhelming, but as a supporting note it adds depth and longevity that almost nothing else can match. The backbone of countless oriental and chypre fragrances.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The HomesteaderBest match89% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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The Tactician85% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

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The Mystic82% match
You wear what others can't place — and that's exactly the point.

Warm incense, dry resins, airy woods, smoke with softness. Never obvious.

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Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.
Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.
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Scent Profile
Citrus28%Fresh56%Floral100%Rose90%White Floral80%
Fragrance Family
Floral
EDP

Bon Parfumeur Bon Parfumeur 101— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Bon Parfumeur 101 is $225.00. Without a coupon the lowest price is $225.00. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

Are grey market retailers authentic?

Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Bon Parfumeur fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

Frequently asked questions

Cheapest price for Bon Parfumeur Bon Parfumeur 101? +
$225.00 at Papique. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Bon Parfumeur Bon Parfumeur 101 smell like? +
L'Artisan Parfumeur's Bon Parfumeur line strips away pretension, offering straightforward, quality fragrances with transparent ingredient lists and numbered identities. The 101 designation marks its position as an accessible entry point into the house's philosophy, designed for those seeking honest scent rather than elaborate narratives. Bon Parfumeur 101 opens with bergamot and cardamom over lavender, a bright and slightly spiced introduction that immediately establishes a fresh, aromatic character. The heart centers on a classic white floral arrangement -- lily of the valley and sweet pea layered with Turkish rose and white cedar extract -- creating a soft, naturally powdery quality without veering into dated florals. The base brings grounding through crystal amber, musk, and patchouli, anchoring the floral topiary with earthy warmth that prevents the composition from floating away entirely. This is a refined floral for anyone uncomfortable with heavy perfumery. The interplay between crisp citrus and herbal notes with delicate blooms makes it equally suitable for daily wear or quieter occasions. Its unisex positioning reflects the actual balance of the composition rather than marketing gimmickry. If your scent preferences align with The Homesteader, The Tactician, or The Mystic, this deserves a trial.
What are the notes in Bon Parfumeur Bon Parfumeur 101? +
Top: Bergamot, Cardamom, Lavender. Heart: Lily Of The Valley, Sweet Pea, Turkish Rose, White Cedar Extract. Base: Crystal Amber, Musk, Patchouli.
What fragrance family is Bon Parfumeur 101? +
Bon Parfumeur Bon Parfumeur 101 belongs to the Floral fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like Bon Parfumeur Bon Parfumeur 101? +
Based on shared notes, Swiss Arabian Bergamot and Patchouli for men (Musk, Patchouli, Lily Of The Valley, Bergamot), Ex Nihilo Bois d'Hiver (Musk, Patchouli, White Cedar Extract, Cardamom), Ex Nihilo Bois des Anges (Musk, Patchouli, White Cedar Extract, Cardamom), Swiss Arabian Shawq (Musk, Patchouli, Lily Of The Valley, Bergamot), Rasasi Sotoor Raa (Musk, Patchouli, Lily Of The Valley, Bergamot) may smell similar to Bon Parfumeur 101.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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