Diptyque Bois Corse launched in 2024 as part of the Les Essences de Diptyque collection. Centered on nature in both reality and fantasy, this one centers on bark. Created by Olivier Pescheux and Batalie Gracia-Cetto, it has notes of coffee, sandalwood, tonka and cedarwood. Diptyque Bois Corse is an eau de parfum, edp.
Perfumer Nathalie Cetto says:
"Bois Corsé was inspired by the beauty of nature in its rawest form. I focused on the texture of wood, and in particular rough bark, and how pleasant it feels beneath the fingers despite its unevenness, crags and nicks."
From their website: "Bois Corsé is a tribute to bark, the vital protective mantle that shields the vulnerable core of the tree. Exposed to the elements, it gradually takes shape, developing relief textures that are coarse, irregular and yet pleasing to the touch. In this olfactory and visual composition, which combines the work of perfumer Nathalie Cetto and her initial collaborator Olivier Pescheux – with that of drawing artist Nigel Peake, tree bark comes vividly to life. Rough, yet soothing.
Diptyque Bois Corse REVIEWS
Fragrantica - "I can smell every note in this one. The last words they use to describe this on their site is, “rough, yet soothing” & i agree with it. I think it leans more masculine than neutral. I get moments of the soapiness. It’s strange on how it comes and goes. The coffee scent stays but it’s definitely behind. It’s a grown up and sexy coffee scent. You’re wearing dark clothing with this. Wool. Cashmere. Heavy cotton. Maybe even wooden jewelry. I bet in deep winter it can be quite magical, especially on a man. This is not gourmand. It’s not sweet beyond sticky amber and the smoky tonka. Would i purchase this? Not for myself. Maybe if i was rich. I am enjoying the sample though. Stays beautiful on both skin and clothing. Doesn’t get dirty or muddy. I can smell each note individually and they all dance beautifully amongst each other. Cozy but not warm. And there’s a fine line between soapy and powdery. It’s not either or. It’s almost those things. It’s a beautiful fragrance."
Fragrantica - "How does this remind me of a campfire glow?? It's like sweet aromatic wood is burning, but without the ash or smoke scent. I think it must be the toasty-coffee vibe kicking in. There's a sweet creaminess, which I'm absolutely sure that's sandalwood mixed with the vanilla. The sandalwood wins out though, upheld by the faint coffee... Okay, here's the scene; you're at Rivendel around a magical campfire that is burning sweet cedar logs, only there is no smoke because, duh! This is a magical land and you're sitting next to Legolas. Is he wearing sandalwood perfume (or does he just naturally smell like that?!) Idk. But you're having a lovely time, so cozy in your cashmere blankie by the smokeless fire. Oh how thoughtful! Here comes smiling Galadriel, here to join us, bringing us each a gormet vanilla latté with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top. The sunset is gorgeous but the air is a bit chilly so you snuggle into your cozy blanket by the smokeless fire. Sweet cedar wood, vanilla coffee, and sandalwood... Good Gollum, it's such a lovely, cozy evening. Even though I do crave more coffee.... :)"
Fragrantica - "Warm, soft, cozy fur with a touch of dark powdered cocoa. Imagine YSL Babycat’s fluffy, warm kitten fur without the harsher leather. My son said I smell like a baby bunny."
Fragrantica - "Just wow I’m in love received so many complaints I want having coffee in this beautiful place, 3 people asked me what I was wearing so I think the sillage is pretty good ? sweet, woody, creamy. Comforting just divine."
Fragrantica - "A deciduous forest, where the cedars ooze vanilla bourbon and tempered chocolate leaves alight upon coffee ground soil. It’s an artful dessert. Like something enjoyed over fika or featured in a Le Creuset advertisement."
