Bois Rouge Eau de Parfum vs Where Time Walks Backwards Eau de Toilette

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Bois Rouge Eau de Parfum bottle Bois Rouge EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
U Gender U
2007 Year 2026
££ Price Tier ££
Where Time Walks Backwards Eau de Toilette bottle Where Time Walks Backwards EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bois Rouge EDP
A legendary, impossible-to-find Tom Ford gem that commands obsession and reverence. If you're lucky enough to track down this discontinued masterpiece, prepare for a provocative yet harmonious woody leather experience that transcends time.
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Our Verdict - Where Time Walks Backwards EDT
This one's a smooth ride, folks. A modern, fresh take on classic ideas, managing to feel both familiar and brand new. Definitely a crowd-pleaser, perfect for those who like their scents versatile and reliably good.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Bois Rouge EDP
Where Time Walks Backwards EDT

Notes

Accords

Bois Rouge Where Time Walks Backwards
100%
Woody
56%
47%
Citrus
100%
58%
Leather
50%
White Floral
56%
54%
Aromatic
50%
Earthy
49%
Patchouli
48%
Animalic
48%
Amber
48%
Powdery
Fresh
46%
Green
43%
Woody shared
100%
56%
Citrus shared
47%
100%
58%
White Floral shared
50%
56%
54%
50%
49%
48%
48%
48%
46%
43%

Performance

Bois Rouge Where Time Walks Backwards
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Bois Rouge

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold projection and rich, woody-leather profile make it a standout for dates and formal events, though perhaps a bit much for the office. Reviewers often highlight its suitability for 'a nice dinner with a suit' or 'barbecues on a cool night', indicating its versatility for social, dressier settings.

Where Time Walks Backwards

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Built on citrus, white floral and woody - a composition that sits best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal Sport

Its fresh and clean profile makes it highly suitable for casual and office wear, offering a polished yet approachable aura. While versatile enough for dates and some formal events, its invigorating qualities might be a bit much for truly high-stakes formal situations.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, white floral, citrus

Key Differences

Adds coumarin and cypriol oil or nagarmotha, drops bergamot and jasmine

Where to buy

Bois Rouge EDP
Where Time Walks Backwards EDT
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