Houbigant is the only perfume house that can look back on a history spanning more than four centuries. They are proud to present innovative, high-quality products that have been created with attention to detail and using the most valuable and finest raw materials.
Bois Mystique is no exception. A modern, elegant fragrance that combines precious woods and spicy notes. A fragrance that evokes the feeling of a cosy campfire while appreciating magnificent sunsets. A fragrance with dense nuances of exotic woods that beguiles the senses.
The already high concentration has been slightly increased, raising it to the level of Eau de Parfum Extrême.
The fragrance
The top note combines fresh citrus accords with the spicy essences of bergamot, davana and ginger. Papyrus and incense in the heart note give the fragrance its mysterious, spicy facet. The base with amber and woody notes lends the fragrance its sensual and luxurious character.
The nose: Luca Maffei
Luca Maffei is the hope of young Italian perfumery. He completed his studies with Françoise Marin, perfumer and former director of the prestigious Roure School of Perfumery (Givaudan) in Grasse. He studied raw materials using the Jean-Charles method. He expanded his knowledge of different accords and legendary fragrances during an internship at a large fragrance company in Grasse. He began working as a perfumer's assistant in 2007. In 2011, he began developing his own creations. His perfumes have since been nominated for and won several awards.
The bottle
In collaboration with designer Jean-Christophe Gaydon, the classic crystal bottle originally created by Lalique at the beginning of the 20th century has been modernised. All the details of the original design have been retained, but the overall impression is more modern and ‘masculine’: each small square has been cut into the glass in a diamond shape to give the bottle more luminosity. The shoulder details of the bottle are inspired by the Art Deco style of the late 19th century. The front and back of the bottle have been curved to resemble cushions, adding further opulence.
The zamak cap
Zamak is the name given to a special zinc die-cast alloy that is very similar to the original bottle. The nickel-plated cap reinforces and emphasises the opulent overall impression. The details are reflected on the top of the cap, and the name Houbigant is engraved in Art Deco style on all four sides.
Men Collection
Since its foundation, Houbigant has perfumed the men who have shaped history: from Louis XVI to Napoleon to the Russian tsars. The Houbigant books record that Napoleon stopped at the Houbigant store during his 100-day campaign to fill his suitcases with perfume before continuing his march to regain power. Today, as then, Houbigant puts men at the centre of attention with a collection dedicated to them, consisting of precious raw materials and refined combinations.
