Fragrance du Bois London Spice Parfum

Description

London Spice is Fragrance du Bois's bright, energetic take on the English capital, part of the house's Fashion Capitals collection, released in 2021 by perfumer François Merle-Baudoin. A brisk burst of spearmint and lemon opens over a cool marine breeze, before jasmine and lavender soften the edges; cardamom, nutmeg and cedarwood settle it into a warm, spiced woody base. Unlike the house's darker, agarwood-forward ouds, this one leans fresh and unisex, a crisp daytime fragrance built for movement.

Scent Character

• Fresh: 37%
• Spicy: 19%
• Floral: 18%
• Woody: 9%
• Marine: 8%

Translation: a crisp mint-and-citrus opening over cool sea air, warmed by a soft floral heart and a spiced, woody drydown.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Spearmint, Bergamot, Lemon

Heart: Jasmine, White Blossoms, Marine Notes, Lavender

Base: Cardamom, Nutmeg, Patchouli, Cedarwood

Performance

• Longevity: Very good, typically 6–8 hours on skin.
• Sillage: Moderate, noticeable up close without filling a room.
• Projection: Fresh and present for the first hour, then settles close to the skin.

Best Occasions & Season

• Season: Spring, Summer, and Fall. The mint-and-marine opening suits warm weather.
• Occasion: Everyday, Business, and Leisure.
• Wear: Unisex.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Extrait de Parfum
Perfumer: François Merle-Baudoin
House: Fragrance du Bois (Singapore)
Released: 2021

Try Before You Commit

London Spice is one of the few Fragrance du Bois scents offered in trial sizes: 1mL from $7.99, 5mL from $27.49, and 10mL from $35.99, so you can live with the mint-and-spice drydown before stepping up to the full 3.4 oz bottle.

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FAQ

Is London Spice for men or women? It's unisex. The fresh mint-marine opening and spiced woody base wear well on anyone.

What does it smell like? Cool spearmint and sea air up top, a soft jasmine-lavender heart, and a warm cardamom-cedarwood drydown.

How does it compare to Fragrance du Bois's other city scents? London Spice is the brightest and freshest of the line, New York 5th Avenue leans warm and rose-caramel for evening, while Siberian Rose is a frosty white-floral statement.

Does it contain real oud? No. London Spice is built around mint, marine notes, and spice rather than the house's signature agarwood.