How it smells
The first thing you smell is aldehydes and coriander. The heart brings rose and jasmine. On the skin it settles into labdanum and tobacco. Overall it smells woody and aldehydic.
- Came out
- 2020
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
French Bouquet notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Bdk Parfums French Bouquet EDP
Bdk Parfums is the house behind French Bouquet EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
French Bouquet longevity
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Joop! Femme and Lanvin Arpege last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like labdanum and tobacco are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €92. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Joop! Femme and Gianni Versace Blue Jeans but less than Prada Amber.
Bdk Parfums perfumes worth knowing
The house has 37 perfumes here, led by Bdk Rouge Smoking, Bdk Pas Ce Soir and Pas Ce Soir.
Which weather suits French Bouquet
The best time of year to wear it is spring and fall. Ranked by season: spring, fall, summer and winter.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Prada Amber has more depth.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by aldehydic and aromatic. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and aldehydic smells and notes like rose and labdanum. Less obvious notes include bergamot, orange blossom and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 3.74 out of 5.
French Bouquet dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Joop! Femme (9 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (7 shared notes), Lanvin Arpege (8 shared notes) and Prada Amber (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Lanvin Arpege starts from €38.
Quick answers
Does French Bouquet project well?
Medium. People near you can smell it.
Can women wear French Bouquet?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2020.