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Bois Richeux 1178 opens with a rush of basil, thyme, lavender, and mint that feels cool and herbal at first contact. The green impression is immediate and unmistakable, leaning more toward the garden than the flower bed. Lavender brings a soft, slightly powdery edge to the sharp leaves, while mint adds a clean lift that keeps the opening from feeling heavy or medicinal.

As the scent develops, rosemary, fennel, celery, laurels, and clary sage take over with a savory, resinous character. The celery and fennel introduce a vegetal bitterness that some will find intriguing and others will find odd. Caraway in the base deepens this savory tilt, sitting alongside amber and musk to give the fragrance a warm, slightly animalic foundation. The amber is restrained rather than sweet, supporting the herbs instead of drowning them.

The overall impression is dry, aromatic, and firmly grounded in green spice. It fits a crisp morning when the air is cold and the light is pale, walking through a market where fresh bundles of herbs are laid out on a wooden table. Women who enjoy scent built around actual plants rather than sweetened interpretations will feel at home here.

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