Bijou Romantique Eau de Parfum bottle Bijou Romantique
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2012 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Club Exquisite Eau de Parfum bottle Club Exquisite

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bijou Romantique
This is a grown-up, opulent gourmand for those who like their sweetness balanced with something a bit spiky. It's often compared to Shalimar, but most agree it's less challenging and more modern. A cozy, comforting scent for cooler weather that manages to be both luxurious and approachable.
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Our Verdict - Club Exquisite
This is a seriously impressive budget-friendly dupe that nails the Gentleman Society vibe. It's an instant crowd-pleaser, delivering sophistication without breaking the bank, though you might need to overspray a bit for it to truly sing.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 12% 8%
Floral 22% 23%
Fruity 8% 8%
Green 10% 21%
Sweet 28% 21%
Warm 13% 16%
Woody 8% 9%
Earthy 9% 9%
Animalic 2% 2%
Fresh 15% 16%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Bijou Romantique EdP
Club Exquisite EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 22% vs 23%
Shared Notes
Clary Sage 33% vs 50%
Only in Bijou Romantique
Iris 37% Coconut 29%
Only in Club Exquisite
Narcissus 50%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 36% vs 37%
Vetiver 23% vs 26%
Only in Bijou Romantique
Benzoin 40%
Only in Club Exquisite
Orris 35%

Accords

Bijou Romantique Club Exquisite
100%
Vanilla
84%
78%
Aromatic
100%
83%
Amber
64%
Iris
78%
66%
Powdery
76%
68%
Sweet
54%
65%
Woody
58%
65%
Soft Spicy
52%
Earthy
65%
58%
Citrus
Green
51%
Vanilla shared
100%
84%
Aromatic shared
78%
100%
83%
Iris shared
64%
78%
Powdery shared
66%
76%
Sweet shared
68%
54%
Woody shared
65%
58%
Soft Spicy shared
65%
52%
65%
58%
51%

Performance

Bijou Romantique Club Exquisite
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Bijou Romantique

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong projection and long-lasting nature, this warm, resinous oriental is best suited for evenings and cooler weather. It's too heavy for office wear but perfect for a romantic date or a sophisticated formal event.

Club Exquisite

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

While its longevity is noted as moderate, the refined aromatic, iris, and vanilla accords make it suitable for a wide range of settings. It's especially good for dates and formal events where its powdery elegance can shine, and casual wear is fine too, though perhaps not a powerhouse for the office.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
88%
Accord
73%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Vanilla, Iris accords and Clary Sage, Vetiver notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Bijou Romantique
Club Exquisite
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