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Bon Parfumeur Bon Parfumeur 401
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Bon Parfumeur 401

Citrus
Fresh
Fruity
Aromatic
Woody
Patchouli
Earthy
EDP · 2017 · unisex

L'Artisan Parfumeur's Bon Parfumeur line strips away unnecessary complexity, focusing on essential compositions that prioritize quality and clarity. The 401 from this collection represents the house's commitment to straightforward, well-executed fragrances without pretense.

Bon Parfumeur 401 opens with bergamot and cypress brightened by elemi and incense, establishing an immediate woody and smoky character. The heart develops around cedar and patchouli warmed by cinnamon and plum, creating a spiced, balsamic core that feels both aromatic and slightly sweet. The base layers labdanum, musk, sandalwood, and vanilla into a warm, grounding finish that extends the woody-spicy theme without becoming heavy or overly sugary.

This is a fragrance for anyone drawn to amber and woody compositions with genuine incense-and-spice depth rather than sweetness for its own sake. It works well as an everyday scent in cooler months, though its dry woody base gives it enough restraint for year-round wear. If you gravitate toward fragrances that balance warmth with structure, Bon Parfumeur 401 likely sits within your wheelhouse -- check The Mystic, The Reverie, and The Homesteader to explore similar scent families.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
18%
Fresh
35%
Fruity
50%
Aromatic
29%
Woody
100%
Patchouli
29%
Earthy
47%
Musky
41%
Amber
70%
Warm Spicy
80%
Spicy
47%
Balsamic
76%
Vanilla
60%
Sweet
71%
Gourmand
41%
Smoky
100%
Creamy
41%
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.
Cypress
Cypress
Dry, resinous, and slightly medicinal, cypress has a sharp, coniferous sharpness with a faintly smoky, pine-like quality. It evokes the tall, dark trees of Provence and Tuscany, austere, Mediterranean, and quietly beautiful. A grounding note that adds structure to woody and aquatic compositions.
Elemi
Elemi
Light, piney, and slightly citrusy resin from the Philippines, elemi is frankincense's more approachable, transparent cousin. It has a fresh, almost lemony sharpness alongside its resinous warmth, making it useful in both fresh and oriental compositions. A bridge between sharp and deep, fresh and warm.
Incense
Incense
The dry, smoky, slightly woody scent of burning resin, incense in perfumery usually means frankincense or similar resins, adding a contemplative, almost spiritual quality. It creates distance and mystery, making fragrances feel larger than they are. A hallmark of niche, serious perfumery.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Cedar
Cedar
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Sweet, warm, and instantly comforting, cinnamon bark has a familiar warmth that slides easily into oriental and gourmand fragrances. Used sparingly it adds a pleasant warmth; used heavily it can dominate. It has a slightly sharp, peppery facet alongside its sweetness that keeps it from being purely foodie.
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.
Plum
Plum
Dark, slightly tart, and warm, plum has a wine-like depth that makes it more serious than cherry or peach. It adds a fruity darkness to oriental fragrances, with a slightly fermented quality that bridges fruit and leather families. Used to add drama and depth to floral-oriental compositions.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Labdanum
Labdanum
A resin from the rock rose plant with a dark, animalic, honeyed quality that anchors many classic oriental fragrances. Labdanum is simultaneously leathery and sweet, with a raw complexity that synthetic materials struggle to match. It's a cornerstone of amber accords and chypre compositions.
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.'
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
Vanilla
Vanilla
Warm, sweet, and universally appealing, vanilla is to fragrance what salt is to cooking. Real vanilla is complex and slightly smoky, though most perfumery vanilla is synthetic and reads as clean, sweet, and creamy. It slows the evaporation of other notes and is the reason certain fragrances feel like a second skin.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The MysticBest match88% 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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The Reverie86% match
You live slightly outside the present — and your scent proves it.

Warm, experimental sweetness. Caramelized woods, unusual ambers, avant-garde gourmand.

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The Homesteader82% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

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

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Scent Profile
Citrus18%Fresh35%Fruity50%Aromatic29%Woody100%
Fragrance Family
Amber/Woody
EDP

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Frequently asked questions

What does Bon Parfumeur Bon Parfumeur 401 smell like? +
L'Artisan Parfumeur's Bon Parfumeur line strips away unnecessary complexity, focusing on essential compositions that prioritize quality and clarity. The 401 from this collection represents the house's commitment to straightforward, well-executed fragrances without pretense. Bon Parfumeur 401 opens with bergamot and cypress brightened by elemi and incense, establishing an immediate woody and smoky character. The heart develops around cedar and patchouli warmed by cinnamon and plum, creating a spiced, balsamic core that feels both aromatic and slightly sweet. The base layers labdanum, musk, sandalwood, and vanilla into a warm, grounding finish that extends the woody-spicy theme without becoming heavy or overly sugary. This is a fragrance for anyone drawn to amber and woody compositions with genuine incense-and-spice depth rather than sweetness for its own sake. It works well as an everyday scent in cooler months, though its dry woody base gives it enough restraint for year-round wear. If you gravitate toward fragrances that balance warmth with structure, Bon Parfumeur 401 likely sits within your wheelhouse -- check The Mystic, The Reverie, and The Homesteader to explore similar scent families.
What are the notes in Bon Parfumeur Bon Parfumeur 401? +
Top: Bergamot, Cypress, Elemi, Incense. Heart: Cedar, Cinnamon, Patchouli, Plum. Base: Labdanum, Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla.
What fragrance family is Bon Parfumeur 401? +
Bon Parfumeur Bon Parfumeur 401 belongs to the Amber/Woody fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like Bon Parfumeur Bon Parfumeur 401? +
Based on shared notes, Birkholz Amber Intense unisex (Labdanum, Musk, Cedar, Patchouli), Arabian Oud Amiri (Musk, Sandalwood, Cedar, Patchouli), Xerjoff Two (Musk, Sandalwood, Cedar, Patchouli), elizabeth-taylor Pure For Him for men (Musk, Sandalwood, Cedar, Cinnamon), Lattafa Asdaaf Oud Thameen (Musk, Sandalwood, Cedar, Patchouli) may smell similar to Bon Parfumeur 401.
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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