The smell in short
The first thing you smell is cardamom and galbanum. The heart brings aquatic notes and hyacinth. On the skin it settles into amber and patchouli. Overall it smells aromatic and marine.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
104 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
About Bon Parfumeur 104 EDP
104 EDP comes from Bon Parfumeur. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
When in the day to wear 104
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, Carolina Herrera Ch Bad Boy Extreme has more depth.
Longevity on skin
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. Giorgio Beverly Hills Red and Carolina Herrera Ch Bad Boy Extreme last longer, if that matters to you. If you want more hours, Bon Parfumeur 104 orange verte, jacynthe, lierre unisex lasts about 6 to 9 hours. Base notes like amber and patchouli are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €75. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Tom Ford Oud Wood and Carolina Herrera Ch Bad Boy Extreme.
How far 104 spreads
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Giorgio Beverly Hills Red and Carolina Herrera Ch Bad Boy Extreme spread further.
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Who will like it
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by marine and amber. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and marine smells and notes like aquatic notes and amber. Less obvious notes include mastic or lentisque, frankincense and vetiver. Perfume fans rate it 3.92 out of 5.
Other versions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2019.
104 dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Giorgio Beverly Hills Red (5 shared notes), Tom Ford Oud Wood (5 shared notes), Imaginary Authors Every Storm a Serenade unisex (6 shared notes) and Carolina Herrera Ch Bad Boy Extreme (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Giorgio Beverly Hills Red starts from €30.
Questions people ask
What is the best season for 104?
Spring and winter.
Is 104 unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.