How it smells
It smells mostly amber and gourmand. Bergamot and ginger at the top, honey and sandalwood in the middle and honey and sandalwood at the base.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Bengale Rouge 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 Papillon Bengale Rouge EDP
Papillon is the house behind Bengale Rouge EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Is Bengale Rouge long lasting?
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Tom Ford Oud Wood. Base notes like honey and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by gourmand and sweet. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and gourmand smells and notes like honey and honey. Less obvious notes include honey, turkish rose and tonka bean. Perfume fans rate it 4.17 out of 5.
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Bengale Rouge: day or night?
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Tom Ford Oud Wood.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Flankers and editions
There is 1 other version of this perfume.
If you like Bengale Rouge, try these
Similar picks to try: Tom Ford Velvet Orchid (5 shared notes), Mugler A*Men (5 shared notes), Gisada Ambassador Intense (5 shared notes) and Tom Ford Oud Wood (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Tom Ford Velvet Orchid starts from €115.
Questions people ask
Is Bengale Rouge expensive?
It is on the expensive side: about €321 in Europe.
Can women wear Bengale Rouge?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.