No. 04 Bois de Balincourt diffuser product image (primary)
Clear cylindrical glass diffuser bottle with colorless liquid, topped by a small black circular cap and a fan of long matte black reed sticks; small printed text visible on the front of the bottle.

Maison Louis Marie

No. 04 Bois De Balincourt Diffuser

5/5 (2)
CA$129.00CAD
In Stock

The Maison Louis Marie No. 04 Bois de Balincourt is a 250 ml (8.5 oz) alcohol-free reed diffuser that disperses a woody, spicy fragrance throughout a room. Its oil solution features top notes of sandalwood and cedarwood, mid notes of vetiver, nutmeg, and cinnamon, and a base of amber wood; the diffuser is made in the U.S. User reviews note a creamy sandalwood-amber profile often compared to Santal 33, though some report a dill pickle scent and varying longevity across batches.

Category
Home & Garden > Decor > Home Fragrances > Fragrance Oil

Color

Assorted

Size

ONE SIZE

Specifications

A luxurious fragrance diffuser with notes of sandalwood, cedarwood, vetiver, nutmeg, cinnamon, and amber wood, inspired by the mysterious ancient forest of Balincourt.

High-quality oil solution, alcohol-free

Material
Glass and plastic, scented oil
Gender
unisex
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Home & Garden > Decor > Home Fragrances > Fragrance Oil

Additional Attributes

  • high-quality oil solution
  • alcohol-free
  • made in the U.S.
  • 250 ml (8.5 oz)
  • Top notes: Sandalwood, Cedarwood
  • Mid notes: Vetiver, Nutmeg, Cinnamon
  • Base notes: Amber Wood

Product Insights

Maison Louis Marie's No. 04 Bois De Balincourt Diffuser offers a creamy sandalwood and amber scent through an alcohol-free oil base that steadily fills the room, providing better value than Santal 33 home fragrances and intensity control via reed flipping, but some users detect a dill pickle note from the nature-identical sandalwood, and it requires weekly reed flipping and replacement every 2-3 months to maintain the scent throw, reflecting the brand's 400-year botanical heritage and eco-ethos with refillable design and vegan, cruelty-free formulation.

Verified claims

Scent character
No.04 smells like creamy sandalwood and amber, softer than Santal 33.
Pickle note
Some users perceive a dill pickle note in the scent.
Value
129 CAD for 250 ml offers better value than comparable Santal 33 home fragrances.
Scent delivery
Alcohol-free oil base fills the room with a steady sandalwood-cedar scent, unlike the EDP's evolving intimate profile.
Intensity control
Flipping the reeds over instantly boosts the room's aroma, a control not possible with a personal spray.
Refills
Lasts about 3 months with careful placement and periodic reed changes; refillable for less waste.
Brand authenticity
Alcohol-free base with synthetic sandalwood upholds brand's eco-ethos; packaging bears founder's 17th-century botanical drawing.
Brand lineage
The brand's heritage combines an ancestor who discovered 2,000+ plants with a founder raised in a greenhouse.
Ethical ingredients
Uses nature-identical sandalwood and is free from parabens, sulfates, and phthalates.
Sandalwood sustainability
Nature-identical sandalwood replaces endangered Indian sandalwood.
Clean chemistry
Vegan, cruelty-free, and free of parabens, sulfates, and phthalates.
Scent nuance
Minority of users detect a dill pickle note from the synthetic sandalwood.
Scent focus
No.04 is a single botanical star: creamy sandalwood with nutmeg and cinnamon.
Scent profile
Buyers say it is softer, creamier, and better value than Santal 33; simpler than Diptyque.
Brand heritage
Botanical heritage spanning 400 years, with founder's signature scent and ancestral botanical illustration packaging.
Usage characteristics
Requires weekly reed flipping and 2-3 month reed replacement; creates whole-room ambient fragrance.
Reed care
Flip reeds weekly and replace every 2-3 months for full scent throw.
Refill availability
Refill oils sold separately; oil lasts ~3 months.
Reed replacement
Replacement reeds are available; replace every 2–3 months.
Visual presentation
Packaging and botanical logo present the diffuser as gender-neutral.
Founder's heritage
Founder's Balincourt home and ancestor's botanical art inspire No.04.
Formulation
Alcohol-free scented oil with nature-identical sandalwood and vegan musk.
Scent experience
Single botanical star (creamy sandalwood) diffuses steadily for months.

Product record

Title
No. 04 Bois De Balincourt Diffuser
Brand
Maison Louis Marie
Price
129 CAD
Availability
In stock

Image Analysis

2 images
No. 04 Bois de Balincourt diffuser product image (primary)
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Product

Clear cylindrical glass diffuser bottle with colorless liquid, topped by a small black circular cap and a fan of long matte black reed sticks; small printed text visible on the front of the bottle.

  • Bottle shapeShort cylindrical clear glass bottle with flat top rim and thick base; sides are vertical and the base shows a visible inner ledge.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.66 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Liquid insideColorless/very pale liquid fills the bottle to just below the top rim; liquid surface and internal meniscus visible through glass.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.68 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high)
  • CapSmall cylindrical black cap/neck piece centered on the bottle top, matte finish.
    1 regionx 0.44 · y 0.58 · w 0.12 · h 0.07 (high)
  • Reed sticksMultiple long, thin matte black reed sticks inserted into the cap and fanned outward; sticks are straight with slight visible texture and reflective highlights on some edges.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.72 (high)
  • Front printed textSmall printed text centered on the front face of the bottle.
    1 regionx 0.39 · y 0.72 · w 0.22 · h 0.05 (medium)
  • Legible brand textMaison Louis-Marie
    1 regionx 0.39 · y 0.72 · w 0.22 · h 0.05 (medium)

Other

Product is photographed on a white rectangular pedestal against a dark neutral background with directional lighting from the right creating a cast shadow to the right of the bottle and reeds; image is vertically composed and centered.

  • Pedestal surfaceFlat white rectangular pedestal or shelf occupies the lower portion of the image and supports the bottle; pedestal edge visible at lower right.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.84 · w 0.98 · h 0.16 (high)
  • Cast shadowNarrow elongated shadow of the bottle and pedestal extends to the right on the pedestal surface, indicating a light source from the left-front or upper-left.
    1 regionx 0.62 · y 0.86 · w 0.34 · h 0.08 (high)
  • BackgroundEven dark gray to near-black seamless background occupying most of the frame behind the product.
  • Shot compositionCentered frontal composition showing full height of reeds and bottle, slight negative space above reeds.
  • Lighting highlightsSpecular highlights visible on the glass rim, bottle edges, and on some reed edges, indicating directional studio lighting.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.59 · w 0.28 · h 0.16 (medium)

Colors

matte black· reeds and capclear/very pale gray· glass body and liquid#D1D2D1
No. 04 Bois de Balincourt diffuser product image 2
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Product

Glass diffuser bottle with a short cylindrical body and a black round cap is visible through a rectangular front window of a white corrugated box; the bottle has a small centered printed label and pale amber liquid inside.

  • Bottle shapeShort cylindrical clear glass bottle with a thick flat base and straight vertical sides visible through the window.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.45 · w 0.56 · h 0.27 (high)
  • Bottle capGlossy black round cap sitting centered on the bottle neck, low-profile and circular in plan.
    1 regionx 0.41 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Bottle label textMaison Louis Marie
    1 regionx 0.33 · y 0.55 · w 0.34 · h 0.07 (high)
  • Liquid colorPale amber liquid fills the bottle, visible through the clear glass.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.53 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Internal illustrated backgroundBeige internal back panel printed with fine black botanical line drawings framing the bottle.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.17 · w 0.56 · h 0.54 (high)

Packaging

A tall white rectangular display box with a large centered rectangular clear front window and printed brand and product text on the front panels.

  • Box material and colorWhite textured rectangular cardboard box with visible fold edges and a rectangular cutout window on the front.
    1 regionx 0.13 · y 0.06 · w 0.66 · h 0.88 (high)
  • Front windowLarge centered rectangular clear plastic or open window revealing the bottle and internal illustration.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.14 · w 0.56 · h 0.70 (high)
  • Top panel brand textMaison Louis Marie
    1 regionx 0.34 · y 0.08 · w 0.32 · h 0.04 (high)
  • Bottom product name textNo.04 Bois de Balincourt
    1 regionx 0.26 · y 0.78 · w 0.48 · h 0.05 (high)
  • Bottom descriptor textDiffuser / Diffuseur
    1 regionx 0.32 · y 0.82 · w 0.36 · h 0.03 (high)
  • Bottom volume texte 250 mL - 8.5 fl. oz.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.84 · w 0.40 · h 0.04 (high)
  • Side pull tabSmall rounded rectangular black pull tab or thumb cut on the right side of the box.
    1 regionx 0.71 · y 0.42 · w 0.07 · h 0.11 (high)

Other

Studio shot of the boxed diffuser placed on a white pedestal against a dark neutral background with directional lighting from the left producing soft shadows.

  • Support surfaceMatte white rectangular pedestal or platform supporting the box near the bottom edge of the frame.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.87 · w 0.90 · h 0.12 (high)
  • BackgroundEven dark gray to charcoal seamless background occupying the full frame behind the product.
  • Lighting and shadowDirectional light from the left creates a soft highlight on the left edges of the box and a shadow on the right side of the pedestal.
  • Image crop and framingBox is centered vertically and slightly left of center horizontally with full box visible and some space above and below.

Colors

textured white· box exteriorPackaging#ECEAE4warm beige· internal back panelPackaging#CECAC3pale amber· bottle liquid#D6D2CBgloss black· capclear glass· glass body#544D3B

Customer Reviews

2 total
5

2 reviews · out of 5

J’adore cet odeur !!!ça me

Mylene S.

J’adore cet odeur !!!ça me rappelle nous séjour dans les hôtels à Chicago !!!

Parfait pour la maison

Annie V.

Parfait pour la maison

Reddit Insights

6 threads · r/FemFragLab, r/fragrance, r/bathandbodyworks, r/indiecandles

Reddit users generally praise the creamy sandalwood scent of Maison Louis Marie No. 04 Bois De Balincourt, though some report a dill pickle note and inconsistent longevity across different product forms.

mixed sentiment75% match

The scent is widely loved for its creamy sandalwood and amber profile, but a subset of users experiences an off-putting pickle smell, and many complain about fleeting spray performance.

Themes

Creamy sandalwood scent profilepositive
Pickle notenegative
Longevity and batch variabilitymixed
Santal 33 comparisonmixed
Unisex appealmixed
Comparisons to other brandsneutral

Use Cases

  • Everyday personal fragrance
  • Fall and cozy weather scent
  • Home fragrance (candle/diffuser)

Watch Out For

mediumSome users detect a strong dill pickle note that overpowers the sandalwood.
mediumThe EDP spray may have poor longevity; the oil version performs better but batches can vary.
lowOverspraying can lead to headaches due to its intensity.

Compared To

vs Santal 33

Often described as a softer, creamier, more feminine alternative to Santal 33, though both can have a pickle note for some.

vs Cremo Palo Santo

Cremo's Palo Santo body wash and cologne are nearly identical and more accessible.

vs Ranger Station, Skandinavisk, Salt & Stone

Some users prefer these brands for candles over MLM.

Source Threads

  • Pickle scent experience

    This became Pickles on me but I used to love her :'(

    u/solarechoes888r/FemFragLabView thread →

  • Unisex appeal and brand femininity

    There was actually a scent I purchased (same brand) and exchanged for No. 04 the same day because it was too masculine for me! If I’m not mistaken, it was my second choice - No. 13 Nouvelle Vague. From what I remember, it was refreshing with just enough musk to make it masculine. I’d say most of their scents are feminine-leaning though. Hope you get the chance to test them out!

    u/ordinarygitar/fragranceView thread →

  • Batch variation and longevity differences

    Batches seem to vary as well. I first tried a friend's Balincourt and not only smelled different but lasted longer than the oil I purchased. In my order, the sample size of the EDP smelled better than the oils. Sad because I thought I had finally stumbled upon a unisex/clean/woody smell akin to Jo Malone's Sea Salt

    u/bloompthr/FemFragLabView thread →

  • Creamy sandalwood and Santal 33 comparison

    I just did a blind buy of Maison Louis Marie Bois de Balincourt and it was exactly what I was looking for. I like woody, sandalwood/palo santo fragrances at this time of year (summer turning towards fall in my area) and I think it works well for that. It’s a creamy, clean sandalwood and amber scent. It is a lot like Santal 33, but I think it’s softer and more feminine.

    u/FrutyPebbles321r/FemFragLabView thread →

  • Cremo Palo Santo as near-identical alternative

    I love Bois De Balincourt! My first suggestion is not Bath and Bodyworks but I have Cremo’s line of “Palo Santo” body wash and cologne (available at Target) and it’s nearly identical to Bois de Balincourt.

    u/ass_queuer/bathandbodyworksView thread →

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/decor/diffusers-home-fragrances/no-04-bois-de-balincourt-diffuser--17813-300014?colourId=0
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