Beau De Jour Eau de Parfum bottle Beau De Jour
Edp Concentration Edt
U Gender U
2020 Year 2016
££ Price Tier ££
L'Insoumis Eau de Toilette bottle L'Insoumis

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Beau De Jour Eau de Parfum
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 - L'Insoumis Eau de Toilette
L'Insoumis is a modern fougere that masterfully blends classic barbershop vibes with a fresh, contemporary edge. It's generally well-loved for its unique twist on familiar themes and excellent value, though some wish for better longevity.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 6%
Floral 14% 6%
Fruity 0% 1%
Green 24% 27%
Sweet 9% 7%
Warm 9% 15%
Woody 13% 21%
Earthy 26% 19%
Animalic 2% 0%
Fresh 26% 18%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Beau De Jour EdP
L'Insoumis EdT

Notes

Only in Beau De Jour Eau de Parfum
Lavender 100%
Only in L'Insoumis Eau de Toilette
Basil 44% Rum 33% Bergamot 23%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 58% vs 20%
Only in Beau De Jour Eau de Parfum
Amber 42%
Only in L'Insoumis Eau de Toilette
Woody 35% Vetiver 24% Oakmoss 20%

Accords

Beau De Jour Eau de Parfum L'Insoumis Eau de Toilette
100%
Aromatic
100%
95%
Fresh Spicy
87%
64%
Woody
87%
70%
Lavender
52%
57%
Earthy
57%
56%
Patchouli
54%
Green
50%
52%
Mossy
49%
Herbal
46%
46%
Warm Spicy
49%
Rum
46%
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
95%
87%
Woody shared
64%
87%
Lavender shared
70%
52%
Earthy shared
57%
57%
56%
Green shared
54%
50%
52%
Herbal shared
49%
46%
Warm Spicy shared
46%
49%
Rum
46%

Performance

Beau De Jour Eau de Parfum L'Insoumis Eau de Toilette
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Beau De Jour Eau de Parfum

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.

L'Insoumis Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring 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 projection and clean aromatic profile make it perfect for the office or casual wear without being overpowering. While elegant enough for formal events, its subtle nature means it might not stand out in a loud setting. It's not suited for sport due to its lack of energising freshness.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
84%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
81%
Accord
87%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Lavender accords and Lavender, Basil notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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