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Beau De Jour EDP

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Beau De Jour Eau de Parfum bottle Beau De Jour EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2020 Year -
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266 Tom Ford Beau de Jour Eau de Parfum bottle 266 Tom Ford Beau de Jour EDP
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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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.
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Our Verdict - 266 Tom Ford Beau de Jour EDP
A tight, faithful match to Beau de Jour's lavender-forward fougère structure, with extra herbal top notes rounding out the classic oakmoss-patchouli-amber base.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Beau De Jour EDP A 266 Tom Ford Beau de Jour EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Beau De Jour EDP
266 Tom Ford Beau de Jour EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 100% vs 100%
Patchouli 58% vs 50%
Amber 41% vs 50%
Oakmoss 23% vs 27%
Rosemary 22% vs 22%
Mint 18% vs 17%
Basil 17% vs 17%
Geranium 17% vs 15%
Shared Notes
Lavender 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 23% vs 27%
Rosemary 22% vs 22%
Mint 18% vs 17%
Basil 17% vs 17%
Geranium 17% vs 15%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 58% vs 50%
Amber 41% vs 50%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Beau De Jour 266 Tom Ford Beau de Jour
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

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.

266 Tom Ford Beau de Jour

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Clean, herbal lavender-fougère profile transitions well across spring and autumn.

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Formal

Sophisticated and versatile enough for the office and formal wear.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Amber, Patchouli, Oakmoss

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

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