Bois de Violette
meets Genie des Bois.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Violet · Violet Leaf
Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.
Concentration not recorded leads with violet; Concentration not recorded leads with violet. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Serge Lutens Bois de VioletteConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  Keiko Mecheri Genie des BoisConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Concentration not recorded |
| Listed bottle sizes | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Made in | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Listed year | 1992 | 2000 |
| Leading accords | violet · woody · powdery | violet · woody · amber |
| Notes unique to this record | Cedar | Brazilian Rosewood, Benzoin, Cacao Pod, Tonka Bean |
| Longevity / 5 | 3.00 · 203 votes | 3.20 · 80 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.29 · 269 votes | 2.27 · 105 votes |
Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.
Ingredients, side by side.
Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.
A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.
Bois de Violette
Eau de parfum · US listing
Alcohol, Parfum (fragrance), Aqua (water), Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl benzoate, Linalool, Eugenol, Cinnamal, Geraniol, Farnesol, Citronellol, Limonene, Benzyl salicylate, Citral, Benzyl alcohol, Isoeugenol
Source: Serge Lutens official US product page · Checked 2026-09-22
Genie des Bois
Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.
These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.
Follow your curiosity.
A starting point, not a verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed violet and woody direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Concentration not recorded
Start here if the listed violet and woody direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.