In the last part of the new collection of Les Extraits by Bon Parfumeur for the time being, I would like to introduce you to the three creations 602 – Bois Narcotique Intense, 603 – Cuir Sahib and 903 – Oud Ilam. I would like to remind you of my two previous articles Les Extraits by Bon Parfumeur – Let it rip and 303 – Marbre Rouge and 502 – Iris Cartagena by Bon Parfumeur, in which I gave you a first insight into the line as well as the first four Extraits de Parfum.
602 – Bois Narcotique Intense
Our first fragrance candidate today is 602 – Bois Narcotique Intense. Those who are familiar with Bon Parfumeur’s clearly structured fragrance portfolio may remember that there is already a creation with the number 602 in the label’s classic line. The Extrait de Parfum is intended as a kind of Intense version of the original fragrance, to which several additional ingredients have been added.
Incense, black pepper, pink pepper, chili pepper, cedarwood, apple, neroli, patchouli, vetiver, ambergris, woods and moss are the olfactory ingredients of 602 – Bois Narcotique Intense, which was created by perfumer Sidonie Lancesseur. Incidentally, the original 602-EdP was developed by Nathalie Koobus.
Inspiration: A walk after a rain shower. A timeless success that has become even more intense and multifaceted. A walk after a torrential downpour, the scent of petrichor and the thicket that lets the sunlight through.
A fine coolness of incense opens 602 – Bois Narcotique Intense, accompanied by the dry spiciness of pepper, which tickles my nose and thus has a very authentic effect. Fruity and fresh nuances are soon added, accompanied by creamy, coniferous and woody-mossy notes. This extrait de parfum is very light and transparent, proving once again that a higher concentration of perfume oil does not necessarily have to result in a powerful and opulent fragrance. As it progresses, the creation becomes somewhat warmer, or let’s say lukewarm. The fragrance finally ends with rather tart, masculine and light and airy woody notes.
602 – Bois Narcotique Intense is a finely balanced, smoky-spicy blend of incense, woods and woody nuances, rounded off with fruity accents. A fragrance that definitely has hints of Aventus, with a medium presence and good longevity. In my opinion, it is more of a creation for those who prefer masculine fragrances that are absolutely suitable for everyday wear and the office. It’s actually an evergreen that can also be worn throughout the seasons.
603 – Cuir Sahib
The inspiration for 603 – Cuir Sahib is “a visit to the Golden Temple in India”. The Harmandir Sahib in the north of the South Asian country dates back to the 16th century and is – according to Wikipedia – “the highest sanctuary of the Sikhs”. The name of the sacred building says it all. The Golden Temple is completely covered in gold leaf and stands in a specially created lake on an island. The Harmandir Sahib is a special feast for the eyes, especially at night, when the temple is brightly lit up, glowing in lavish gold and reflected in the dark waters of the lake. But the building is also incredibly magnificent during the day. Perfumer Mylène Alran combined the ingredients lemon, nutmeg, violet leaves, incense, cypress, clary sage, styrax resin, leather, tonka bean and cashmere wood for the creation.
In the opening of 603 – Cuir Sahib, a tart, tangy lemon freshness meets cool incense smoke and the coniferous, citrusy nuances of cypress. However, a soft and velvety creaminess soon spreads throughout the creation, which is incredibly captivating and comforting. The finest suede, delicately powdery and subtly ambery, flows into the composition, enveloping, ensnaring and seducing. The tonka bean underscores and underlines with its greenish, hay-like coumarin notes, which have vanilla facets and blend wonderfully harmoniously with the woody, suede-like accents.
603 – Cuir Sahib is an extrait de parfum with a very exciting fragrance progression. Initially citrusy-incense and cool-woody, the creation gradually becomes warmer, softer, more wildly leathery and finally reveals finely spicy and vanilla nuances. Perfect for anyone who prefers delicate, transparent and powdery-creamy leather compositions without iris, but with a special twist. An ideal, pleasant and uncomplicated fragrance companion at any time of year and for any occasion, with a very balanced effect.
903 – Oud Ilam
Now we come to the final candidate in the Les Extraits line. It bears the name 903 – Oud Ilam and was created by the perfumer Serge de Oliveira, whom we know well. The inspiration for this fragrance is said to have been a visit to an antique store. The name-giving ingredients are eagle wood (oud) and Szechuan pepper from the province of Ilam in Iran. There is also coriander, saffron, musk, cashmere wood and patchouli. De Oliveira says of the fragrance: “I liked the idea of recreating the scents of ancient objects. As a perfumer, the artistic direction often revolves around landscapes or travel destinations. Ludovic (editor’s note: Ludovic Bonneton, the founder of Bon Parfumeur) preferred to work with places, objects and materials. The concrete and hard became the poetry of perfume”
903 – Oud Ilam also begins rather cool, with spicy, aromatic notes. Fresh coriander seeds and medicinal, leathery saffron combine with the fruity spiciness of Szechuan pepper at the start of the creation. The oud brings gentle smoky nuances to the composition, lending it depth and resinous-woody facets, into which earthy patchouli, soft cashmere wood and crystalline-powdery musk gradually flow. In fact, I perceive this special scent of old paper and fine woods, which may well evoke memories of an antique store. Light, airy and subtly woody-earthy, the extrait de parfum finally fades away.
903 – Oud Ilam is an elegant, modern and transparent fragrance that plays with resinous, woody and smoky-spicy notes and combines them in a beautiful, refined and fresh way. Perfect for everyday wear and the office, the extrait de parfum is ideal for anyone looking for a gentle, light and pleasant olfactory companion that can be worn all year round and for any occasion.
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