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5.0
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4 months ago

Serge Lutens launched Feminite Du Bois in 2009. It is almost an exact duplicate of the Shiseido fragrance bearing the same name that was popular in the 90s. I do not find it to be too feminine (I...

About reviewer (737 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBlue



3.0
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5 years ago

What has happened to you my lovely? I ran out of my hoarded original version of this beauty, and the real perfume it was, too, so had a little sniff in that most wonderful of London's department...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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6 years ago

Like many, I fell in love with this scent during the 1990's, when I had a love affair with all things Shiseido, especially their skincare and fragrances. Back then, and even today, Feminite du...

About reviewer (103 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Curly, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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7 years ago

How I love Feminite du Bois. No I have never tried the original Shiseido version . I adore plummy and peachy scents mixed with woods. This one rounded with cumin ( I find I do love cumin in my...

About reviewer (463 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther


5.0
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7 years ago

I used to love and wear the original Shiseido version of this and was devastated when they discontinued it. The SL version is similar but a little less rich and long-lasting. I still love it...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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9 years ago

I am a huge fan of Dior's Dolce Vita, which I believe is close to the Shiseido version of Feminite du Bois. A friend gave me this one and I've been wearing it a lot. It just appeals to me. It is...

About reviewer (470 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


5.0
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9 years ago

This is one of the most intoxicating, atmospheric, voluptuous fragrances out there - indeed full of shape and curves and soft angles, and character. There's a sultry smoke to this - it is the...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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10 years ago

It is hard to describe how I felt when I first smelled this perfume but I just knew I had to have it. I find the woody smell of the cedar comforting and I feel this scent suits me better than any...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesGreen


5.0
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11 years ago

I worked on a Shiseido counter part-time when I was at university (way back in the late '90s). Though I was directed to sell Feminite du Bois (distributed by Shiseido then) I personally thought it...

About reviewer (70 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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11 years ago

I wore Feminite du Bois by Shiseido many years ago. It is such a lovely, warm scent. Perfect for winter under a cashmere sweater. Cedar, smoke, incense. Very Zen, peaceful and content. On a lark I...

About reviewer (115 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairOther, Curly, Medium

EyesGreen


4.0
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12 years ago

Feminite du Bois is definitely one of my top 5 fragrances that I own. I first tried a sample of FdB maybe 3-4 years ago in the August heat, not sure what I was thinking because this is definitely...

About reviewer (147 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesHazel


5.0
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13 years ago

I ordered samples of both Shiseido and SL versions. Any time something is relaunched some people say it is "watered down". I find the SL Feminite du Bois very similar, perhaps freshened up with a...

About reviewer (121 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Other

HairBrown

EyesBlue


4.0
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13 years ago

Surge Lutens relaunch of FDB is a soothing, relaxing fragrance that seems to fit the mood of delving into an intense day of reading on a leather recliner and contemplating on the mysteries of life....

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Olive, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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13 years ago

Side by side comparison between Shiseido and SL's versions of FdB. Shiseido version is the older one, and lots of folks prefer this over the SL's relaunch. Some says the SL is more costly. ...

About reviewer (98 reviews)

Age

SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther


2.0
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13 years ago

Notes: cedar, musk, vanilla, rose, orange blossom, ylang ylang and peach. A scent characterized by the vanilla, yang yang and rose notes; a barely noticeable cedar acts as a base. This fragrance...

About reviewer (308 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


2.0
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14 years ago

While I can appreciate this scent while in the bottle, it was just appreciation, not love or even really like. It reacted terribly with my body chemistry when I tried it on my wrist, and lingered...

About reviewer (75 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinVery Dry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

A beautiful fragrance. I slightly prefer it to the Shiseido version and I do find it lasts longer on my skin. It's a very classic woody scent with a pleasing depth. I could wear it every day in...

About reviewer (31 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairSilver, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

I am a huge fan of the original Shiseido version, but I like the new release too. They are remarkably similar and I can't tell the difference unless I test them out side by side. This one is a...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBlack


5.0
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14 years ago

I'll admit, I avoided this Serge Lutens fragrance based on the fact that he created Shisedo's Feminite du Bois as well. I figured... 'same fragrance' --why bother?" Well boy was I wrong. Unlike...

About reviewer (636 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Other, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

Finally. A fragrance to replace my all time favorite Dolce Vita (Dior). I've been looking for 6, not kidding, years. Soft, very feminine, lots and lots of compliments. Feels warm just having...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBlue