Byredo Bois Obscur Extrait

Description

Byredo Bois Obscur is a 2025 Extrait de Parfum built around shadow and light: deep woods wrapped in smoky incense, with oud and tuberose adding a slightly leathery, resinous depth. Composed by house perfumer Jérôme Epinette, it wears close to the skin rather than loud, delivering a sophisticated, niche character that leans dry and dark without turning bold or attention-grabbing.

Scent Character

• Oud: 31%
• Woody: 21%
• Floral: 20%
• Sweet: 10%
• Fresh: 9%
• Spicy: 9%

Translation: a dark, resinous oud-and-wood scent softened by white florals, dry and smoky rather than sweet or loud.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Saffron, Eucalyptus, Papyrus

Heart: Oud, Tuberose, Jasmine

Base: Patchouli, Labdanum, Amber, Sandalwood

Performance

• Longevity: 10+ hours on skin, as expected from an extrait concentration
• Sillage: Strong and noticeable, especially in the first few hours
• Projection: 3+ ft initially, settling to arm's-length as it dries down

Best Occasions & Season

• Fall and winter
• Evening and night-out wear
• Unisex

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Extrait de Parfum
Perfumer: Jérôme Epinette
House: Byredo, Stockholm
Year: 2025

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FAQ

Is Bois Obscur a men's or women's fragrance?
It's unisex: a dark, resinous oud-and-wood scent that wears well on any skin.

How long does it last?
As an extrait de parfum, expect 10+ hours on skin with strong initial sillage.

Does it actually contain real oud?
Yes. Oud sits at the heart alongside tuberose and jasmine, giving it a genuine resinous depth rather than a synthetic "oud accord."

What's the vibe compared to Byredo's lighter EDPs?
It's noticeably darker and denser: closer to a nighttime, cold-weather scent than the brand's typical airy, minimalist signatures.