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Beau De Jour Eau de Parfum bottle Beau De Jour EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2020 Year 2018
££ Price Tier ££
Esencia Eau de Parfum bottle Esencia EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Beau De Jour EDP
Tom Ford's Beau de Jour is a modern fougere that delivers an undeniably masculine, sophisticated experience. It's a classic barbershop vibe brought into the 21st century, sparking strong opinions and cementing its place as a divisive but adored scent.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Esencia EDP
If Aventus had a smoother, more refined sibling with a taste for the outdoors, this would be it. A true 'gentleman's Aventus' that many say outshines the original, this is a crowd-pleaser for those who appreciate natural, quality ingredients. Just don't expect beast-mode performance.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Beau De Jour EDP
Esencia EDP

Notes

Accords

Beau De Jour Esencia
100%
Aromatic
71%
64%
Woody
100%
57%
Earthy
91%
52%
Mossy
90%
70%
Lavender
71%
56%
Patchouli
54%
Green
49%
Herbal
Powdery
45%
Aromatic shared
100%
71%
Woody shared
64%
100%
Earthy shared
57%
91%
Mossy shared
52%
90%
Lavender shared
70%
71%
56%
54%
49%
45%

Performance

Beau De Jour Esencia
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Beau De Jour

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Formal
Also Works:
Date

This is a clean, gentlemanly fragrance ideal for the office and formal settings, as many reviews suggest its refined nature elevates presence. Its classic fougere profile with decent longevity and moderate projection makes it suitable for day-time professional environments.

Esencia

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate sillage and natural, fresh-woody profile make it highly versatile for daily wear, including the office. While elegant enough for formal settings, its lack of 'beast mode' projection might be understated for a big event. It's a fantastic everyday reach, but not ideal for sport due to its more composed character.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
77%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, lavender, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Beau De Jour EDP
Esencia EDP
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