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French Bouquet bdk Parfums 2019

7.1 / 10 98 Ratings

A perfume by bdk Parfums for women and men, released in 2019. The scent is floral-spicy. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Floral

Spicy

Chypre

Woody

Fresh

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Coriander

Dodecanal

Italian bergamot

Heart Notes

Jasminum auriculatum

Moroccan rose

Tunisian orange blossom

Base Notes

Cuban tobacco

Indonesian patchouli Musk

Musk

Oakmoss

Sandalwood

Spanish labdanum

Tonka bean Violet

Violet

Haitian vetiver

Perfumer

Amélie Bourgeois

Ratings

Scent

7.198 Ratings

Longevity

7.885 Ratings

Sillage

7.386 Ratings

Bottle

8.099 Ratings

Value for money

6.763 Ratings

Submitted by Caligari, last update on 11/06/2025.

Interesting Facts

This fragrance was exclusively created for Harrods, London.

The fragrance is part of the Collection Exclusive collection.

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to

N°5 Parfum

Pikovaya Dama

N°5 Eau Première

Oha

Joop! Femme Eau de Toilette

Ambrosia

Reviews

4 in-depth fragrance descriptions

10/22/2025

7.5Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

Raluko111
420 Reviews

Raluko111

2

Chanel Nr. 5 dupe that feels more contemporary.

Like the classic Nr. 5 got its day out in the sun, had a chance to remove the heavy makeup and animal furs off her shoulders, and switch up her wardrobe to feel lighter, airier, more contemporary. I could probably wear this. Would I, though? Not really. I associate Nr. 5 with my grandmother too much to feel that it represents me. I mean, grammy was an elegant lady, make-up always on point, clothes neatly starched, ironed, smart, tortured by heels even when doing groceries. I am really not high maintenance enough to feel like I can pull off this French Bouquet. It needs a much fancier woman or a woman who knows how to carry that vintage chic.

07/01/2024

10Scent 7Longevity 9Sillage

SaschaM
6 Reviews

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SaschaM

Helpful Review 8

A Early Summer in Southern France 1994

Here’s a little story; those who wish can skip it.

⫷※⫸ We find ourselves in France, 30 years back in time. As a child, I experienced my surroundings with all their facets particularly intensely. In the midst of the metropolis of Nice, my parents booked two rooms in the garden of a beautiful small family-run hotel, with a view and direct access to the koi pond. It babbled idyllically there, and the fish looked quite happy. At least they tried to eat my fingers. The many flowers and ferns, as well as the pond, truly left a lasting impression on all senses.
In the city, it smelled enchanting of fresh sea air, roasted baguette, aromatic coffee, fruit and vegetable vendors, pizza, grilled chicken, scooter exhaust, and of course also of perfume.
Quite different from Germany, I noticed that the people here smell different, even strange, unknown, and yet so attractive.
The scent of aldehydes made the strongest impression on me, which I couldn’t even name until a few years ago.
Every person who walked past us was enveloped and characterized by its scent. From the gentlemen, I particularly noticed masculine fragrances, similar to Bois du Portugal or "Pour Monsieur (Eau de Toilette) / A Gentleman's Cologne / For Men | Chanel," and the ladies wore quite heavy and floral perfumes like "N°5 (Parfum) | Chanel." The high number of well-dressed and chic-looking people was also something I admired as a child. But not only Nice was convincing; the nearby cities also offered unique moments. More about that in my other reviews.

‍️( ͡• ͜ʖ ͡• ) Scent: The scent starts very intense and bears a strong resemblance to the aforementioned No.5. Aldehydes, jasmine, neroli, and subtle rose set the tone here. Coriander provides a fresh kick. Subtle woody, grassy aromas join in and break up the cloying impression a bit. Personally, I find the scent nostalgic and I love to indulge in it. Even as a man. 10/10

⏱️S/I: Initially really very intense, becoming more elegant over time. But beware, I’m talking about just one spray here! Those who apply two, three, or four sprays will radiate an aldehyde aura that will definitely clash. It becomes skin-close after 6 hours. So a small decant for longer trips is a good idea if you want to smell like this all day. Since I personally prefer to wear something else in the evening, this is not a problem for me. 7/10

⭐Conclusion: I love this scent. It takes me back to a distant and warm place, to a bygone era, and reminds me of the adventures of my innocent childhood. With its woody green notes, the scent is also very wearable for men. But beware, think of the dosage. 8/10

Thank you for your attention ️️

12/12/2021

10Scent 9Longevity 8Sillage

Ischgelroi
289 Reviews

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Ischgelroi

Top Review 17

More of a Chypre scent…

I received French Bouquet as a sample with a purchase in the Souk. The sample initially landed unnoticed in my testing collection because I had many other samples to try. After almost 2 months, I am testing French Bouquet for the first time and have since tried it two more times. I must admit that it was truly a huge mistake to have left this wonderful and fascinating scent so shamefully overlooked.

At this point, I want to talk about my impression regarding the fragrance direction. I don't really see French Bouquet as a very floral scent as the name might suggest. I rather perceive it as a very well-crafted Chypre fragrance, where particularly labdanum, patchouli, vetiver, woods, violet, and an unmentioned oakmoss note come to the forefront. The top note is also not very floral; there is a fresh bergamot, which after 1-2 minutes is supported by a rose note and a jasmine note. However, in my opinion, this is the only floral component in this fragrance. For me, the name French Chypre would be more fitting, as this scent really has only a slight connection to a bouquet; there are only bouquet streaks or nuances here.

For me, French Bouquet is absolutely unisex, even with a slight tendency towards the masculine. I am likely quite alone in this opinion about this perfume, as the scent is generally perceived as feminine, but for me, it is simply perfectly unisex.

French Bouquet is a great alternative to "Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie | Roja Parfums," "Diaghilev (Parfum) | Roja Parfums," "Chypré Extraordinaire | Roja Parfums," "Chypre Palatin | Parfums MDCI," and a more robust alternative to "Casamorati - Corallo | XerJoff." However, French Bouquet offers the significant advantage of being perfectly unisex compared to some of the listed Chypre scents or Chypre-like fragrances. Ultimately, the price was the decisive criterion for me to purchase a bottle, as the mentioned fragrances are all much more expensive than French Bouquet, and especially with the Rojas, I could never convince myself to spend that much money on a perfume, although I was very close with "Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie | Roja Parfums." French Bouquet finally satisfied my desire for a Chypre scent at a good price, especially without having to make significant compromises in quality.

These reasons led me to a 10-point rating for French Bouquet, as everything just fits for me, and the scent does exactly what I was looking for.

The longevity leaves nothing to be desired; I could perceive French Bouquet for about 9 hours, and the sillage is noticeably perceptible for 3-4 hours even beyond an arm's length. After 4 hours, French Bouquet slowly becomes quieter, becoming more intimate after 7-8 hours.

For me, French Bouquet deserves significantly more attention because the scent is truly wonderful and brings me a lot of joy when wearing it, especially since some here are always on the lookout for a Chypre scent.

03/07/2021

8.5Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

SchatzSucher
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Top Review 73

Fragrance classic, modern interpreted

The fragrance house bdk Parfums is a relatively young fragrance label and has, in its now 5 years of existence, a pleasantly concise fragrance portfolio.

The founder David Benedek, born in Paris in 1989, has always had a connection to the world of fragrance, as his grandparents, who immigrated from Transylvania to France in the 1950s, were among the first to sell fragrances from Dior or Worth in Paris, initially aimed at tourists.
In the 1960s, they opened their first own boutique for perfumes and exclusive cosmetic products. The expertise has always been passed down within the family.
After studying economics and management, David Benedek moved to the Institut Français de la Mode to acquire further knowledge in cosmetics and perfumery and to pursue his passion for fragrances more thoroughly.
From this, it was only natural that he would create his own company. One that strikes me as very likable.
I find the company's website very pleasant, as it focuses on the essentials and does not try to charm consumers with convoluted advertising promises and other dubious statements.

In collaboration with various perfumers, different fragrances have emerged over time that aim to cater to different tastes.
From floral-fresh to fruity to oriental nuances, everything is represented.
Rouge Smoking and Gris Charnel have stayed in my good memory, even Crème de Cuir, as a leather fragrance (which I usually tend to reject), left a good impression.

Now, another fragrance is added, French Bouquet, to which I would like to write a few lines.

The name French Bouquet is not chosen by chance. On the one hand, it refers to its origin, and on the other hand, with French Bouquet, one wants to lean towards classic French luxury perfumery.
Already during the first test, I noticed a note that clearly reminds me of one of the most famous fragrances ever. Right in the top note, a large wave of aldehydes can be detected. This unmistakable scent of soap, a hint of a freshly blown-out candle, and a distinct wax note.
The fragrance component with the rather unremarkable name Dodecanal is responsible for giving Chanel N°5 its unmistakable character.
I would claim that an homage to this perennial favorite was intended here.
Now, French Bouquet is by no means a fragrance twin of Chanel N°5; it follows its own path. But I cannot deny a certain kinship.
In addition to the waxy note, there is also a slightly greasy impression. These greasy notes often disturb me because they usually come across as rather unclean or even dirty. I have noticed this in several fragrances that contain a lot of musk in the base.
Here, it is different; the slightly greasy impression appears at the beginning and emphasizes the waxy aspect without being unpleasant at all.

It continues with floral notes, white flowers and rose, with none of the flowers pushing themselves too dominantly, as they are quite closely intertwined. At most, jasmine stands out here and there a little. However, the friendly variant of jasmine has been chosen.
Later on, some wood, patchouli, a bit of tobacco, and a slightly resinous undertone become noticeable. This gives the fragrance a bit of additional depth.
From then on, it is clearly noticeable that French Bouquet and N°5 separate significantly, as French Bouquet is much spicier in the base and leaves a warmer impression. N°5 always seems cooler to me and less spicy.
A slight sweetness runs through the fragrance without ever being intrusive.

The fragrance has very good longevity and presence; 8-9 hours are easily achievable, and at the beginning, it is also very noticeable. After about 2 hours, the fragrance then retreats but is still easily detectable close to the skin.
There may be some discussion regarding its classification as a unisex fragrance, as many would probably categorize it in the women's section. However, I prefer to disregard such categorizations.
You should wear what you like best and what makes you feel comfortable.

French Bouquet has a nostalgic touch for me; the consciously classic-timeless orientation and the reference to a fragrance classic that has been on the market for 100 years this year further emphasize this nostalgia.
Since modern raw materials are used here, there is a certain synthetic touch hovering over the fragrance, but as I consider the synthetic elements to be well-crafted, I cannot complain here.

One last word about availability:
French Bouquet was apparently originally and exclusively created for Harrods, like Tabac Rose, but now seems to be regularly orderable, although it was not available during my last look at the website.

My conclusion:

French Bouquet is a successful fragrance, whose direction, floral-spicy with many aldehydes, is certainly not everybody's darling.
It will not make it into my collection, but it leaves a very good impression, and I wish the brand bdk-Parfums continued success.