BDK Parfums 2018 EDP

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Rouge Smoking

by Amélie Bourgeois

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BDK Parfums Rouge Smoking is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Amélie Bourgeois. Rouge Smoking opens with Bergamot, Pink Pepper, and Cherry, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Heliotrope, and Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood, Musk, Violet, and Tonka Bean. BDK Parfums's Rouge Smoking carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sensual
  • Cozy
  • Playful
  • Romantic
  • Warm
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Rouge Smoking Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

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.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), LINALOOL, LIMONENE, COUMARIN, EUGENOL, CITRONELLOL, CITRAL, CI 19140 (YELLOW 5), CI 17200 (RED 33).

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Another shop's list names different allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

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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Where to buy

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