303 Piment, Baie Rose, Benjoin Bon Parfumeur

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2019

At a glance

Is 303 Piment, Baie Rose, Benjoin Bon Parfumeur worth trying?

303 piment, baie rose, benjoin by Bon Parfumeur is a Aromatic Green fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
warm spicy, amber, woody with Pink Pepper, Red Chilli Pepper, Cardamom

The first impression

303 piment, baie rose, benjoin by Bon Parfumeur is a Aromatic Green fragrance for women and men. 303 piment, baie rose, benjoin was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Sidonie Lancesseur. Top notes are Pink Pepper, Red Chilli Pepper and Cardamom; middle notes are Tolu Balsam, Ylang-Ylang and Patchouli; base notes are Benzoin, Java vetiver oil, Haitian Vetiver and Musk.

What shapes the scent

warm spicy 100%
amber 85%
woody 70%
aromatic 60%
soft spicy 50%
sweet 40%
powdery 35%
earthy 30%
balsamic 25%
musky 20%

The perfumer behind it

Sidonie Lancesseur

Sidonie Lancesseur

Sidonie Lancesseur is a French perfumer who has created fragrances for brands like Anomalia Paris, Aspinal of London, and Bon Parfumeur. She studied at the Givaudan Perfumery School and is known for her elegant and balanced compositions. Her work includes both fresh and woody scents, such as Musky Fig and Ochre Spice for Aspinal of London. Lancesseur's style often emphasizes natural ingredients and subtle contrasts.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Pink Pepper Pink Pepper
Red Chilli Pepper Red Chilli Pepper
Cardamom Cardamom

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Tolu Balsam Tolu Balsam
Ylang-Ylang Ylang-Ylang
Patchouli Patchouli

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Benzoin Benzoin
Java vetiver oil Java vetiver oil
Haitian Vetiver Haitian Vetiver
Musk Musk

The mood it creates

The Alchemist Archetype: Portrait of 303 Piment, Baie Rose, Benjoin Bon Parfumeur

Essence

The Alchemist transforms raw elements into gold, and this fragrance embodies that same transformative magic. With its fiery pink pepper and red chili pepper top notes melting into the balsamic warmth of tolu and benzoin, it captures the essence of alchemical transmutation. The scent is a study in contrasts-spicy yet smooth, earthy yet ethereal-mirroring the Alchemist's quest to reconcile opposites.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor textures that tell a story: aged leather, handwoven textiles, and metals with a patina. Their wardrobe is a curated mix of rugged and refined, much like the fragrance's balance of vetiver's roughness and ylang-ylang's velvety sweetness. Colors are deep and elemental-burnt sienna, oxidized copper, and forest green.

Philosophy & Values

For them, life is an experiment. They value curiosity above all, believing every experience-whether bitter or sweet-holds latent value waiting to be unlocked. The benzoin's resinous depth speaks to their reverence for tradition, while the chili pepper's heat reflects their boldness in challenging conventions.

Relationships

They attract those who crave depth and mystery. Their connections are intense but not always easy; like the fragrance's peppery opening, they can be initially overwhelming. Yet beneath lies the tolu balsam's comforting embrace, revealing a loyal, if occasionally enigmatic, core.

Lifestyle

Their days are punctuated by rituals-morning tea blended from rare spices, evenings spent journaling by candlelight. The musk and vetiver base notes mirror their grounded yet introspective nature, always seeking the sacred in the mundane.

Shadow

Their obsession with transformation can border on restlessness. Just as the cardamom's brightness fades too quickly, they may abandon projects before their full potential is realized, chasing the next elusive revelation.

Conclusion

This fragrance is a vial of liquid philosophy, bottling the Alchemist's eternal dance between fire and earth. It invites wearers to embrace life's contradictions and find beauty in the process, not just the result.