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Perfumes like Bois Farine

L'Artisan Parfumeur Bois Farine is unisex, about €150–250 for a full bottle. Flour-like ruellia flowers and peanut over sandalwood, a mill. Notes: ruellia flower, peanut, iris, sandalwood, fennel, musk. Soft · lasts 4–8h · autumn, winter · office-safe.

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1. Frédéric MalleNicheFor women€€€€
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   Iris Poudre

   Powdery iris and aldehydes, a silk scarf and a pearl necklace. Shares iris, musk, sandalwood with Bois Farine.

   Notes: iris, aldehydes, vanilla, musk, sandalwood · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter, spring · office-safe
2. Parfums de MarlyNicheFor women€€€€
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   Safanad

   Orange blossom, iris and vanilla, soft and powdery. Shares iris, sandalwood with Bois Farine.

   Notes: orange blossom, iris, vanilla, sandalwood, pear, amber · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · spring, autumn · office-safe
3. DiptyqueNicheUnisex€€€
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   Fleur de Peau

   The scent of clean skin after a bath, soft iris and ambrette musk. Shares iris, musk with Bois Farine.

   Notes: ambrette, iris, musk, pink pepper, angelica · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · spring, autumn, winter · office-safe
4. Serge LutensNicheUnisex€€€
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   Chergui

   Honey, tobacco and hay carried by a desert wind. Shares iris, sandalwood with Bois Farine.

   Notes: tobacco, honey, hay, iris, incense, sandalwood · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
5. AmouageNicheFor women€€€€
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   Dia Woman

   Peach, rose and iris with frankincense, a soft powdery light. Shares iris, musk with Bois Farine.

   Notes: peach, rose, iris, frankincense, musk · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, autumn · office-safe
6. BDK ParfumsNicheUnisex€€€
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   Gris Charnel

   Fig, black tea and iris on warm skin, sensual and soft. Shares iris, sandalwood with Bois Farine.

   Notes: fig, cardamom, black tea, iris, sandalwood · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · autumn, winter, spring · office-safe
7. Hermès HermessenceNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Santal Massoïa

   Milky sandalwood and massoia with fig, creamy and soft. Shares sandalwood, musk with Bois Farine.

   Notes: sandalwood, massoia, milk, fig, cedar, musk · Soft · lasts 4–8h · spring, autumn · office-safe
8. ZoologistUltra-nicheUnisex€€€
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   Dragonfly

   Sweet pea, rice and iris by a calm pond. Shares iris, musk with Bois Farine.

   Notes: sweet pea, rice, iris, lotus, green notes, musk · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer · office-safe

Before buying a full bottle, try a sample of two or three of these for a few days. Niche perfume changes a lot on skin.