European shoppers can find the line at First-in-Fragrance. L’Artisan Parfumeur fragrances are available at Aedes, Barneys New York, Beautycafe, Bergdorf Goodman, Bluemercury, Neiman Marcus, Saks 5th Avenue, and Theperfumeshoppe. Notes include fennel seed, iris, white cedar, guaiac wood, sandalwood, benzoin. The end result is a balance between sensual and comforting, with a mélange of powdered woods, on the one hand, and sheer musk, on the other. Yet, it quickly drowns in the rich powdery dryness, lending a very sensual touch, while at the same time dispelling the opaque quality of the composition.īalsamic powderiness further dissolves in the vapors of sandalwood and vetiver, which intertwine to produce a cool sensation, making the base resemble a piece of polished marble that has just enough sparkle in it to catch attention.
Cumin provides a surprising element, which while subtle at first, suddenly shocks one with its pungency. A breath of woody violet envelops the heart of the composition segueing into the base. Woody elements of the composition reveal themselves as the fragrance develops. It is as if the main features of the landscape remain intact, while the movement of the clouds and sun changes the mood. While the main accord of the composition is comprised of dry, powdery elements, the ornamenting notes change over time. Delicate sweetness pervades the soft layer, softening its camphorous dryness. Bois Farine, introduced in 2003, indeed at first evokes a whole range of starchy associations from fresh wheat flour to cooked oatmeal. The fragrance simultaneously conjures a picnic on the beach and a sculptor’s studio.Įllena’s inspiration for the floury veil of Bois Farine was a small red flower of Ruizia cordata from the Réunion island, which sends forth a unique starchy scent, redolent of fresh dough.
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Instead, like in a swift rotation of a kaleidoscope, the elements of the composition rearrange themselves to simultaneously evoke a scent of warm skin and fresh wood shavings.
The fragrance teases slightly with its soft comforting associations, yet in its ability to transport, Bois Farine does not quite bring one to the grandmother’s kitchen. Warm porridge sprinkled with shaved roasted almonds, L’Artisan Bois Farine takes up the gourmand theme from the standpoint of abstraction and minimalism, both of which characterize Jean-Claude Ellena’s work. Star rating: 5 stars–outstanding/potential classic, 4 stars–very good, 3 stars–adequate, 2 stars–disappointing, 1 star–poor.
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