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BOIS D'ÉBÈNE

Eau de Parfum

« Rather than relying on a single material, I built the overdose around cabreuva by bringing together a mosaic of dark, amber woods from all over the world — an assemblage, not one isolated ingredient. »
Creations by Aurélien Guichard, perfumer
Family
WoodyAromatic
Sillage
Noticeable
Gender
Unisex
Seasons
AutumnWinter
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BOIS D'ÉBÈNE by Matière Première, eau de parfum

The story of BOIS D'ÉBÈNE

The central raw material of Bois d’Ébène is the Cabreuva oil from Brazil: a dense, amber wood, warm and textured. On this base, the fragrance builds a “patchwork of dark woods”: the Indonesian guaiac brings its smoky and balsamic facet, while the Indonesian patchouli reinforces the depth. The woody density is brightened by the addition of cypriol oil (nagarmotha) from India, which gives an earthy and persistent pulse.

The olfactory structure opens with the resinous freshness of juniper berries, which introduces an aromatic and striking character. The woody heart intensifies with guaiac, while the base relies on patchouli and cypriol to establish a rich, distinguished trail, carried by dry woods but with an inner warmth. Bois d'Ébène is an embodied rendering of the balance between darkness and woody elegance — an olfactory journey into deep woods, without excess, faithful to the minimalist signature of Matiere Premiere.

The composition

Olfactory pyramid of BOIS D'ÉBÈNE

Top

The first minutes
Juniper

A lively green facet, Juniper brings clarity and character to the composition.

Heart

The first hours
Guaiac wood — all our fragrances with this note

A structuring woody essence, Guaiac wood brings depth, longevity and sillage to the base of the fragrance.

Base

The trail
Full ingredient list

ALCOHOL DENAT. • PARFUM (FRAGRANCE) • AQUA (WATER) • ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE • BENZYL BENZOATE • BENZYL CINNAMATE • BHT • COUMARIN • FARNESOL • GERANIOL • LIMONENE • LINALOOL

At a glance

Olfactory profile of BOIS D'ÉBÈNE

Families
WoodyAromatic
Textures
DenseRésineuxSecTerreux
Seasons
AutumnWinter
Sillage
Noticeable (3/4)
Gender
Unisex
BOIS D'ÉBÈNE by Matière Première, 6 ml travel-size eau de parfum

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Perfumer · founder of Matière Première

Creations by Aurélien Guichard

Aurélien Guichard, founder and nose of Matière Première, cultivates a perfumery of noble, overdosed materials. His creations Radical Rose, Crystal Saffron and Santal Austral celebrate rose, saffron and sandalwood with brilliance. Discover the entire Matière Première house at Soleil d'Or.
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The house

MATIERE PREMIERE

Matiere Premiere is a French perfume house created by perfumer Aurélien Guichard, whose vision is based on a simple idea: to reveal the power and uniqueness of a single natural material at a time.
The brand's fragrances are designed around exceptional ingredients—Madagascar vanilla, Australian sandalwood, oud, neroli, musk, and incense—chosen for their quality and ethical origin.

Each composition is minimalist, legible and modern, leaving the raw material the freedom to express itself fully.
The formulas are made from ingredients that are between 85% and 92% of natural origin, vegan and free of colorants, in an approach that respects nature and artisan producers.

From Paris to Grasse, Matiere Premiere embodies contemporary, transparent and sensual perfumery — an ode to the raw beauty of ingredients.
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Your questions

Frequently asked questions about BOIS D'ÉBÈNE

Is BOIS D'ÉBÈNE for men or women?

BOIS D'ÉBÈNE is a unisex fragrance, worn by women and men alike. Browse all our unisex fragrances.

What are the notes of BOIS D'ÉBÈNE?

Top : Juniper. Heart : Guaiac wood. Base : Patchouli, Nagarmotha (Cypriol). Olfactory families : Woody, Aromatic.

How long does BOIS D'ÉBÈNE last?

It is an eau de parfum, more concentrated than an eau de toilette and generally longer-lasting. Its sillage is rated “Noticeable” (3/4) in our olfactory profile. Actual wear also depends on your skin and the weather.

When should you wear BOIS D'ÉBÈNE?

It is best suited to autumn and winter , according to our olfactory profile.

Who created BOIS D'ÉBÈNE?

BOIS D'ÉBÈNE was composed by Creations by Aurélien Guichard for Matiere Premiere.

What sizes does BOIS D'ÉBÈNE come in?

At Soleil d’Or, BOIS D'ÉBÈNE comes in 6 ml, 50 ml and 100 ml.

Can I try BOIS D'ÉBÈNE before buying it?

Yes: it comes in a 6 ml discovery size. You can also get it as a 2 ml sample in our Discovery Box: five 2 ml samples of your choice, hand-filled from the houses’ original juices.

Is BOIS D'ÉBÈNE from Soleil d’Or authentic?

Yes. Founded in Lille in 1953, Parfumerie du Soleil d’Or is an authorised retailer of Matiere Premiere: BOIS D'ÉBÈNE is shipped new, in its original packaging, from our perfumery in Lille.

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Shipped from our perfumery in Lille, France.

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  2. 1–2 working days

    We prepare it

    Carefully packed in our perfumery in Lille, Tuesday to Saturday.

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    Colissimo or FedEx depending on the destination, with tracking emailed as soon as it ships.

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    France 2–4 working days Colissimo · FedEx next day available

    All destinations
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    • European Union3–9 days
    • Switzerland & United Kingdom3–5 days
    • Rest of Europe & Maghreb5–14 days
    • North America3–8 days
    • Asia & Oceania3–8 days
    • Middle East4–6 days
    • Latin America5–8 days
    • French overseas territories5–12 days
    • Other destinations5–8 days

    Working days after dispatch, excluding customs clearance. Details by country in our shipping policy.

Outside the EU

Shipped DAP (Delivered At Place): customs clearance times are not included, and any duties and taxes are paid by the recipient.

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