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Un Bois
by Obvious
Un Bois by Obvious presents a dry, minimalist woody aromatic profile with a bold opening dominated by black pepper and citrus. The heart features ambery, slightly synthetic ambroxan allied with Virginia cedar and gurjan balsam, lending a modern, skin-grazing quality. The fragrance evolves into a subtle papery-woody drydown with vetiver and papyrus, resulting in a low-sillage, transparent scent that adheres closely to the skin. It resists evoking a strong wood presence for some, though others find it refined and layered—like a whisper of cedar and paper in a warm, musky embrace. The scent leans unisex and is best suited for daytime wear in spring and autumn. Some describe it as lovingly minimal, recalling Aesop or Molecule 02, while others find it faint and underdeveloped, with weak longevity and a dry, synthetic muskiness that fades quickly.
Pros
- +Offers a transparent, light, and refined scent profile ideal for those who prefer minimalist, wearable fragrances.
- +Features a pleasant, papery musky drydown that some find comforting and well-blended.
- +Functional and unobtrusive for daytime wear with low sillage, making it appropriate for crowded spaces.
Cons
- −Limited longevity and sillage make it feel ephemeral, unsuitable for extended wear or those needing projection.
- −The black pepper opening can be intense and off-putting for some, with little floral or iris-like complexity.
- −Fails to deliver a strong woody character despite title and notes, leading some to report minimal wood presence