Perfumer: Karine Dubreuil – Sereni
The fourth fragrance in the citrusy section of Bon Parfumeur’s library of perfume themes. This time it’s mandarin gin, juicy and green with a bit of spicy sweet tobacco in the background.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is the scent of a close, lively gathering where the air still holds the last light of the day: glasses clink, citrus peel is twisted over ice, and the room feels open, informal and a little mischievous. It suits a wearer who likes freshness with a dry, aromatic edge rather than a purely clean cologne effect.
How to wear
Best in mild to warm weather, where its citrus and juniper brightness can stay crisp and airy. A light-to-moderate spray is enough; the opening reads sparkling and green, then settles into a softer tobacco-tonka trail that stays close without becoming heavy.
Who it’s for
For readers who enjoy citrus colognes with a modern twist: bright, green, aromatic and lightly sweet rather than sharp or aquatic. It will appeal to anyone who likes a fresh fragrance with a dry, slightly smoky base and a polished unisex feel.
Release year
2021
The nose
Karine Dubreuil-Sereni is a French perfumer known for polished, expressive compositions that balance clarity with texture. Her work often moves comfortably between citrus brightness, aromatic lift and a more sensual, musky or woody drydown, which makes her a natural fit for Bon Parfumeur’s modular, contemporary style. For 004, she shapes the idea of a gin-and-mandarin cologne into something more nuanced: sparkling juniper and citrus up top, then a warmer trail of tobacco and tonka that keeps the fragrance from feeling too sheer. The result is a clean, modern composition with a distinctly French cologne spirit.
Collaborators
Ludovic Bonneton, Bon Parfumeur’s founder, appears to have helped shape the concept and mood of the fragrance, framing it as a Parisian aperitif scene and linking it to his broader vision of playful, mix-and-match perfumery. Karine Dubreuil-Sereni translated that brief into the finished formula.
Bon Parfumeur’s story
Bon Parfumeur builds contemporary French perfumery around freedom, composition and personal style. The house favors numbered fragrances, unisex wearability and a mix-and-match approach that lets wearers layer scents like a private palette, while keeping the focus on French production, clean formulas and recyclable packaging.
004’s concept
004 belongs to Bon Parfumeur’s citrus family and was conceived as a mandarin-gin cologne with a Parisian aperitif mood. The brand links the fragrance to Ludovic Bonneton’s memories of Colombia and to the image of friends gathered on a terrace at evening, with the composition moving from citrus and juniper into a warmer tobacco-tonka base.
Extra info
004 is also known as Gin Mandarine Musk, and Bon Parfumeur presents it as a numbered fragrance within its mix-and-match system. The bottle design uses the house’s color-coded, ingredient-led identity to make the collection easy to navigate.
Perfumer: Karine Dubreuil – Sereni
The fourth fragrance in the citrusy section of Bon Parfumeur’s library of perfume themes. This time it’s mandarin gin, juicy and green with a bit of spicy sweet tobacco in the background.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is the scent of a close, lively gathering where the air still holds the last light of the day: glasses clink, citrus peel is twisted over ice, and the room feels open, informal and a little mischievous. It suits a wearer who likes freshness with a dry, aromatic edge rather than a purely clean cologne effect.
How to wear
Best in mild to warm weather, where its citrus and juniper brightness can stay crisp and airy. A light-to-moderate spray is enough; the opening reads sparkling and green, then settles into a softer tobacco-tonka trail that stays close without becoming heavy.
Who it’s for
For readers who enjoy citrus colognes with a modern twist: bright, green, aromatic and lightly sweet rather than sharp or aquatic. It will appeal to anyone who likes a fresh fragrance with a dry, slightly smoky base and a polished unisex feel.
Release year
2021
The nose
Karine Dubreuil-Sereni is a French perfumer known for polished, expressive compositions that balance clarity with texture. Her work often moves comfortably between citrus brightness, aromatic lift and a more sensual, musky or woody drydown, which makes her a natural fit for Bon Parfumeur’s modular, contemporary style. For 004, she shapes the idea of a gin-and-mandarin cologne into something more nuanced: sparkling juniper and citrus up top, then a warmer trail of tobacco and tonka that keeps the fragrance from feeling too sheer. The result is a clean, modern composition with a distinctly French cologne spirit.
Collaborators
Ludovic Bonneton, Bon Parfumeur’s founder, appears to have helped shape the concept and mood of the fragrance, framing it as a Parisian aperitif scene and linking it to his broader vision of playful, mix-and-match perfumery. Karine Dubreuil-Sereni translated that brief into the finished formula.
Bon Parfumeur’s story
Bon Parfumeur builds contemporary French perfumery around freedom, composition and personal style. The house favors numbered fragrances, unisex wearability and a mix-and-match approach that lets wearers layer scents like a private palette, while keeping the focus on French production, clean formulas and recyclable packaging.
004’s concept
004 belongs to Bon Parfumeur’s citrus family and was conceived as a mandarin-gin cologne with a Parisian aperitif mood. The brand links the fragrance to Ludovic Bonneton’s memories of Colombia and to the image of friends gathered on a terrace at evening, with the composition moving from citrus and juniper into a warmer tobacco-tonka base.
Extra info
004 is also known as Gin Mandarine Musk, and Bon Parfumeur presents it as a numbered fragrance within its mix-and-match system. The bottle design uses the house’s color-coded, ingredient-led identity to make the collection easy to navigate.