Woody
Notesamberincensepepperrumsandalwood
Tags
#clean
Style
unisex
“Gueule de bois” is French slang for “hangover”, translating literally as “wooden mouth”. This extrait is olfactory “hair of the dog”: a boozy, smoky, spicy scent to revive you after the excesses of the night before. Here we have a comforting rum spiked with pepper, cinnamon and incense, mellowed with sandalwood and sweetened amber.
Perfumer: Amelie Bourgeois
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
A slow late morning, still in yesterday’s soft sweater, with no need to hurry into conversation. Rum-like warmth and incense carry a trace of the previous evening, while mellow sandalwood gives the scent a quieter, more settled presence.
How to wear
The warm woods, spice and amber make this a natural choice for cooler days. For the original oil-based roll-on, apply a small amount to wrists or inner elbows and let it settle before adding more. This tactile application favors a close, personal impression; use a lighter touch in warm weather.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to creamy woods, smoky incense and boozy accords rather than bright citrus or overt florals. Its peppery warmth and softened amber suit a taste for comforting fragrances with a dry, spicy edge and a sense of humor.
Release year
2021 (or 2022)
The nose
Amélie Bourgeois is a perfumer and co-founder of FLAIR, an independent fragrance studio known for its inventive work with niche houses. Her compositions often explore contrasts between familiar sensations and unexpected textures. For Gueule de Bois, she reimagines sandalwood through rum, pepper, incense and warm amber, giving the wood a smoky, liquor-like richness.
Versatile’s story
Versatile Paris approaches perfume through recognizable everyday experiences, humor and freedom from gendered conventions. Portable formats and tactile application make fragrance a personal, changeable ritual, while ingredient disclosure and straightforward explanations bring transparency to the composition.
Gueule de Bois’s concept
Gueule de Bois joined Versatile’s debut collection as a playful interpretation of the morning after. Bourgeois’s concept, described as “Neo Sandalwood,” recasts the comforting wood through rum, warm spices and smoky incense. The hangover reference supplies the humor; the fragrance offers warmth and comfort, not a remedy.
Extra info
Gueule de Bois is French slang for “hangover,” literally “wooden mouth.” Despite its rum-like character, the original roll-on is alcohol-free, with 30% fragrance concentrate in a plant-oil base. A separate spray interpretation followed in 2026, rather than simply reproducing the roll-on in another format.
Notesamberincensepepperrumsandalwood
Tags
#clean
Style
unisex
“Gueule de bois” is French slang for “hangover”, translating literally as “wooden mouth”. This extrait is olfactory “hair of the dog”: a boozy, smoky, spicy scent to revive you after the excesses of the night before. Here we have a comforting rum spiked with pepper, cinnamon and incense, mellowed with sandalwood and sweetened amber.
Perfumer: Amelie Bourgeois
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
A slow late morning, still in yesterday’s soft sweater, with no need to hurry into conversation. Rum-like warmth and incense carry a trace of the previous evening, while mellow sandalwood gives the scent a quieter, more settled presence.
How to wear
The warm woods, spice and amber make this a natural choice for cooler days. For the original oil-based roll-on, apply a small amount to wrists or inner elbows and let it settle before adding more. This tactile application favors a close, personal impression; use a lighter touch in warm weather.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to creamy woods, smoky incense and boozy accords rather than bright citrus or overt florals. Its peppery warmth and softened amber suit a taste for comforting fragrances with a dry, spicy edge and a sense of humor.
Release year
2021 (or 2022)
The nose
Amélie Bourgeois is a perfumer and co-founder of FLAIR, an independent fragrance studio known for its inventive work with niche houses. Her compositions often explore contrasts between familiar sensations and unexpected textures. For Gueule de Bois, she reimagines sandalwood through rum, pepper, incense and warm amber, giving the wood a smoky, liquor-like richness.
Versatile’s story
Versatile Paris approaches perfume through recognizable everyday experiences, humor and freedom from gendered conventions. Portable formats and tactile application make fragrance a personal, changeable ritual, while ingredient disclosure and straightforward explanations bring transparency to the composition.
Gueule de Bois’s concept
Gueule de Bois joined Versatile’s debut collection as a playful interpretation of the morning after. Bourgeois’s concept, described as “Neo Sandalwood,” recasts the comforting wood through rum, warm spices and smoky incense. The hangover reference supplies the humor; the fragrance offers warmth and comfort, not a remedy.
Extra info
Gueule de Bois is French slang for “hangover,” literally “wooden mouth.” Despite its rum-like character, the original roll-on is alcohol-free, with 30% fragrance concentrate in a plant-oil base. A separate spray interpretation followed in 2026, rather than simply reproducing the roll-on in another format.