Bois Rouge EDP

Tom Ford by David Apel Original
91%
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Bois Rouge Eau de Parfum bottle Bois Rouge EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2007 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Mixed Villain Eau de Parfum bottle Mixed Villain EDP

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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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Mixed Villain EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Tom Ford - Bois Rouge - a woody fragrance led by Bergamot, with citrus depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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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
Mixed Villain EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Cedar 34% vs 46%
Shared Notes
Leather 30% vs 19%
Vetiver 25% vs 26%
Amber 22% vs 30%
Sandalwood 21% vs 23%

Accords

Bois Rouge Mixed Villain
100%
Woody
90%
47%
Citrus
78%
Floral
66%
58%
Leather
42%
54%
Aromatic
48%
Amber
54%
50%
Earthy
49%
Patchouli
48%
Animalic
48%
Powdery
Woody shared
100%
90%
Citrus shared
47%
78%
66%
Leather shared
58%
42%
54%
Amber shared
48%
54%
50%
49%
48%
48%

Performance

Bois Rouge Mixed Villain
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
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.

Mixed Villain

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the woody signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, citrus, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Bois Rouge EDP
Mixed Villain EDP
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