BDK Parfums 2020 Edp

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French Bouquet

by Amélie Bourgeois

BDK Parfums French Bouquet is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Amélie Bourgeois. French Bouquet opens with Aldehydes, Coriander, and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Orange Blossom, and dries down to a base of Violet, Labdanum, Vetiver, and Sandalwood. BDK Parfums's French Bouquet carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's stirred up a proper debate, hasn't it? French Bouquet is either a 'modern vintage masterpiece' or 'just another Chanel No. 5 dupe'. Expect aldehydic florals and an old-school chypre base that'll have some swooning and others rolling their eyes at the price tag.
  • Classic
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Luxurious
  • Confident
French Bouquet Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11%
Floral 36%
Fruity 1%
Green 5%
Sweet 21%
Warm 11%
Woody 10%
Earthy 9%
Animalic 5%
Fresh 21%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

While some find it versatile, its strong aldehydic opening and complex chypre base might be a bit much for a casual or everyday office setting. It truly shines in formal environments or special occasions, where its 'old-world glamour' can be appreciated without overwhelming.

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Opens with a vibrant, sparkling burst of aldehydes, lifted by a touch of bergamot and coriander, giving it a classic, almost soapy feel. This quickly blossoms into a rich bouquet of rose, jasmine, and orange blossom, oozing opulence. The dry down settles into a complex, earthy base of vetiver, sandalwood, and patchouli, warmed by labdanum and subtle tobacco, for a deeply vintage and powdery finish.