Hermès
Un Jardin à Cythère
Eau de toilette
Woody · Citrus · Green.
parfumbible.comWoody · Aromatic · Earthy.
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The short answer
A scent, in focus.
Il Était Un Bois by L'Artisan Parfumeur has a listed woody, aromatic, earthy profile, with notes of Buckwheat, Vetiver, Cedarwood.
Based on listed notes and accords.
Catalog snapshot · 2026-05-29. Ratings and votes come from the source dataset, not Parfum Bible users or live measurements. This entry has not yet received an individual editorial review.
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01 / The scent profile
Understand what you smell.
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Inside the bottle.
Eau de parfum · France listing · 100ml
Alcohol denat., Aqua (water), Parfum (fragrance), Coumarin, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl benzoate.
Current French bottle declaration for the stated size. Travel sizes and samples can carry a different declaration; check your packaging for your batch.
Source: L’Artisan Parfumeur official product ingredient declaration · Checked 2026-09-22
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Performance / Community impressions
How it wears.
Longevity
2.97 / 5
94 votes
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category average, not hours
Projection
1.70 / 4
87 votes
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1 = intimate; higher = stronger
Value perception
2.40 / 5
84 votes
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1 = overpriced; 5 = great value
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46Previously owned
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03 / Keep exploring
Often compared with…
Explore these suggested comparisons. Similarity is subjective.
L'Artisan Parfumeur
Bois Farine
Woody · Powdery · Iris.
Etat Libre d'Orange
Fat Electrician Semi-Modern Vetiver
Sweet · Woody · Vanilla.
Frapin
Attendre & Espérer
Woody · Aromatic · Earthy.
A little more clarity.
Before you tryWhat does Il Était Un Bois smell like?
Il Était Un Bois by L'Artisan Parfumeur has a listed woody, aromatic, earthy profile, with notes of Buckwheat, Vetiver, Cedarwood.
Who created it?
The listed perfumer is Caroline Dumur.
How long does it last?
The longevity rating is 2.97 out of 5, from 94 category votes. This is not a measurement in hours. A wear test is the best way to assess it for you.
Which notes define Il Était Un Bois?
Its listed notes include buckwheat, vetiver, cedarwood. These describe the scent rather than its full ingredient formula.
04 / Find your next bottle
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PARFUM BIBLE / SCENT CARD
Il Était Un Bois
L'Artisan Parfumeur
Leading accords
woody
aromatic
earthy
green
powdery
Relative prominence, not ingredient percentages.Listed notes · a selection
Buckwheat · Vetiver · Cedarwood
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