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Beau De Jour Eau de Parfum bottle Beau De Jour EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
M Gender M
2020 Year 1973
££ Price Tier ££
Paco Rabanne Pour Homme Eau de Toilette bottle Paco Rabanne Pour Homme EDT

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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 - Paco Rabanne Pour Homme EDT
A divisive classic, Paco Rabanne Pour Homme is either a clean, confident, masculine masterpiece or a dated, overly soapy mess. Its barbershop charm won't appeal to everyone, but if you appreciate a strong fougere, you're in for a treat.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Beau De Jour EDP
Paco Rabanne Pour Homme EDT

Notes

Only in Beau De Jour
Lavender 100%
Only in Paco Rabanne Pour Homme
Rosemary 39% Clary Sage 32% Rosewood 28%
Shared Notes
Geranium 17% vs 29%
Shared Notes
Amber 41% vs 16%
Only in Beau De Jour
Patchouli 58%

Accords

Beau De Jour Paco Rabanne Pour Homme
100%
Aromatic
100%
95%
Fresh Spicy
76%
70%
Lavender
63%
52%
Mossy
65%
64%
Woody
64%
57%
Earthy
54%
56%
Patchouli
54%
Green
Sweet
52%
Honey
50%
49%
Herbal
Musky
47%
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
95%
76%
Lavender shared
70%
63%
Mossy shared
52%
65%
Woody shared
64%
64%
Earthy shared
57%
54%
56%
54%
52%
50%
49%
47%

Performance

Beau De Jour Paco Rabanne Pour Homme
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.

Paco Rabanne Pour Homme

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate projection and clean, classic scent make it suitable for casual and office wear, though its strength in older formulations might be overpowering. It's less ideal for formal settings due to its barbershop vibe, and definitely not suited for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
77%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, fresh spicy, lavender

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Beau De Jour EDP
Paco Rabanne Pour Homme EDT
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