Bois Marocain (2022)

Bois Marocain (2022) opens on pink pepper — a dry, faintly rosy spark rather than a juicy citrus lift — before settling into a heart of woody notes and cedar. The pepper is the only real point of brightness here, and it fades quickly, handing the composition over to a clean, pencil-shaving cedar that reads more tailored than rugged. The base is where the fragrance earns its keep: sandalwood, patchouli and vetiver layered into a smooth, dry wood accord with just enough earthy depth to keep it from feeling sterile.

This is a collector's wood, not a statement scent. The accords skew overwhelmingly woody, with fresh-spicy and aromatic shadings that keep the opening brisk; warmth arrives late and stays close to skin. It suits anyone who wants a polished, low-projection cedar-sandalwood for office wear, cool weather or layering, and it rewards those who prefer restraint over drama. Sample first if you expect smoke, resin or leather — there is none of that here. Those chasing the older, heavier Bois Marocain lineage should note this 2022 reading is drier and more transparent.

2022 年版 Bois Marocain 以粉紅胡椒開場，乾爽而略帶玫瑰感，並非果汁般的明亮；很快交棒給雪松與木質核心，氣息乾淨、似鉛筆屑，剪裁感多過粗獷。真正撐起整支香的是基調：檀香、廣藿香與香根草疊成柔滑乾木，帶少許泥土深度，不至於冷硬。整體以木質為主，微辛與芳香修飾令前段保持清爽，暖意來得遲、貼膚停留。適合想要低調、低擴散的雪松檀香作辦公室或冷天用香，也適合層疊；若你期待煙燻、樹脂或皮革，請先試香——這裡通通沒有。尋找舊版厚重 Bois Marocain 的藏家要留意，2022 版更乾、更透明。