BDK Parfums 2018 Edp

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Rouge Smoking

by Amélie Bourgeois

BDK Parfums Rouge Smoking is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Amélie Bourgeois. The fragrance opens with Cherry, Bergamot, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Vanilla, and Heliotrope, and dries down to a base of Violet, Labdanum, Cashmere Wood, and Musk.

Our verdict on Rouge Smoking: Favourite

Divisive yet utterly addictive, Rouge Smoking balances playful cherry cola vibes with a sophisticated powdery, ambery dry down. Expect compliments, but don't expect it to last for ages - many wish it had beast-mode performance.
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  • Sensual
  • Cozy
  • Playful
  • Romantic
  • Warm
Rouge Smoking Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8%
Floral 20%
Fruity 15%
Green 1%
Sweet 39%
Warm 16%
Woody 6%
Earthy 3%
Animalic 8%
Fresh 12%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Vanilla
100%
Sweet
74%
Powdery
72%
Amber
69%
Musky
66%

Notes

Top Notes

Cherry 46% Pink Pepper 31% Bergamot 23%

Heart Notes

Vanilla 41% Heliotrope 33% Orange Blossom 25%

Base Notes

Tonka Bean 22% Cashmere Wood 18% Musk 16% Ambroxan 15% Violet 14% Labdanum 14%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its intimate projection and comforting cherry-vanilla profile make it fantastic for casual wear, dates, and cosy nights out. While some find it too sweet or intense for the office, its softer dry down could allow for controlled office wear. It’s too seductive and warm for sport, and though elegant, it leans more playful than strictly formal.

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Rouge Smoking opens with a fizzy cherry pop, like a grown-up Dr. Pepper, spiced by a subtle pink pepper. It quickly softens to a creamy vanilla and powdery heliotrope, evoking a delicate marzipan or a luxurious lipstick. The base grounds this sweetness with warm cashmere wood and musks, ensuring a smooth, alluring finish that’s both cosy and subtly sensual.

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