A boozy, sparkling amber in a company of sandalwood and delectable dry fruits.
Bon Parfumeur open olfactive dimensions and invite you to add your own story. Try 401 if you like iridescent voluminous ambers hinting at ambergris, candied fruit nuances and sweet boozy sandal.
Perfumer: Nathalie Koobus
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is the kind of scent that suits a close, animated evening indoors, where glassware catches the light and the air feels warm with conversation. It projects a plush, polished sweetness that reads confident and intimate rather than loud.
How to wear
Best in cool weather or evening wear, 401 benefits from a light hand: two to four sprays are enough to let the plum, spice and sandalwood unfold without becoming dense. On skin it grows smoother and woodier over time, while in cooler air the boozy amber effect stays more sparkling and defined.
Who it’s for
For those who like woody gourmands with a dark-fruited twist, a smooth amber feel and a touch of spice. It will appeal to wearers who enjoy fragrances that feel plush, modern and slightly edible without tipping into overt sweetness.
Release year
2016/2017
The nose
Nathalie Koobus is the nose behind Bon Parfumeur 401, and her work for the house shows a taste for textured, ingredient-led compositions that balance clarity with warmth. Here she turns a plum-and-woods idea into something liqueur-like and atmospheric, with spice, resin and vanilla giving the fragrance its rounded, edible depth. Koobus is part of Bon Parfumeur’s collaborative French perfumery model, where each scent is built around a distinct olfactory idea rather than a fixed signature style. In 401, her approach leans into contrast: sparkling top notes, a candied fruity heart and a soft woody base that keeps the composition polished rather than syrupy.
Collaborators
Ludovic Bonneton, the founder of Bon Parfumeur, shaped the creative brief and imagery, aiming for the effervescent mood of an evening at the Opéra Garnier and the polished warmth of syrupy plum and parquet wood. Nathalie Koobus translated that concept into the fragrance itself, building the composition around candied fruit, spice and sandalwood.
Bon Parfumeur’s story
Bon Parfumeur is a contemporary French house built on artistic perfumery, made-in-France craftsmanship and the freedom to layer scents like a personal playlist. Its numbered system encourages mix-and-match creativity, while the brand’s clean, colourful identity and eco-conscious approach keep the luxury feeling modern and accessible.
401’s concept
401 was created as an oriental woody eau de parfum around the idea of a perfumed liqueur: candied plum, cedar, cinnamon and vanilla set against bright citrus and resinous facets. The brand’s founder envisioned the atmosphere of the Opéra Garnier, and the fragrance was composed to feel effervescent, plush and slightly decadent rather than heavy.
Extra info
401 is also known as Cèdre Prune Confite Vanille, or Cedar Candied Plum Vanilla. It belongs to Bon Parfumeur’s numbered collection and is still in production. It is often compared to Tom Ford’s discontinued Plum Japonais, though it is not presented as a clone.
A boozy, sparkling amber in a company of sandalwood and delectable dry fruits.
Bon Parfumeur open olfactive dimensions and invite you to add your own story. Try 401 if you like iridescent voluminous ambers hinting at ambergris, candied fruit nuances and sweet boozy sandal.
Perfumer: Nathalie Koobus
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is the kind of scent that suits a close, animated evening indoors, where glassware catches the light and the air feels warm with conversation. It projects a plush, polished sweetness that reads confident and intimate rather than loud.
How to wear
Best in cool weather or evening wear, 401 benefits from a light hand: two to four sprays are enough to let the plum, spice and sandalwood unfold without becoming dense. On skin it grows smoother and woodier over time, while in cooler air the boozy amber effect stays more sparkling and defined.
Who it’s for
For those who like woody gourmands with a dark-fruited twist, a smooth amber feel and a touch of spice. It will appeal to wearers who enjoy fragrances that feel plush, modern and slightly edible without tipping into overt sweetness.
Release year
2016/2017
The nose
Nathalie Koobus is the nose behind Bon Parfumeur 401, and her work for the house shows a taste for textured, ingredient-led compositions that balance clarity with warmth. Here she turns a plum-and-woods idea into something liqueur-like and atmospheric, with spice, resin and vanilla giving the fragrance its rounded, edible depth. Koobus is part of Bon Parfumeur’s collaborative French perfumery model, where each scent is built around a distinct olfactory idea rather than a fixed signature style. In 401, her approach leans into contrast: sparkling top notes, a candied fruity heart and a soft woody base that keeps the composition polished rather than syrupy.
Collaborators
Ludovic Bonneton, the founder of Bon Parfumeur, shaped the creative brief and imagery, aiming for the effervescent mood of an evening at the Opéra Garnier and the polished warmth of syrupy plum and parquet wood. Nathalie Koobus translated that concept into the fragrance itself, building the composition around candied fruit, spice and sandalwood.
Bon Parfumeur’s story
Bon Parfumeur is a contemporary French house built on artistic perfumery, made-in-France craftsmanship and the freedom to layer scents like a personal playlist. Its numbered system encourages mix-and-match creativity, while the brand’s clean, colourful identity and eco-conscious approach keep the luxury feeling modern and accessible.
401’s concept
401 was created as an oriental woody eau de parfum around the idea of a perfumed liqueur: candied plum, cedar, cinnamon and vanilla set against bright citrus and resinous facets. The brand’s founder envisioned the atmosphere of the Opéra Garnier, and the fragrance was composed to feel effervescent, plush and slightly decadent rather than heavy.
Extra info
401 is also known as Cèdre Prune Confite Vanille, or Cedar Candied Plum Vanilla. It belongs to Bon Parfumeur’s numbered collection and is still in production. It is often compared to Tom Ford’s discontinued Plum Japonais, though it is not presented as a clone.