French Bouquet

Respectfully, are people swiftly comparing this to No 5 strictly based on ALDEHYDES!? NEGATIVE... other than the aldehydes, they really aren't that similar.... No 5 is quite heavy on the Ylang while this has NONE... And this has notable tobacco and tonka where no 5 has none... I dunno, I'm not seeing a strong resemblance outside of some ALDEHYDES... It's a bit more similar to Calèche in my opinion but COMPARISONS ASIDE... I'm so so so in love with this Fragrance... I bought two bottles together at once which I've NEVER done (I've gone back and bought a second bottle the very next day, to be fair, but never two at once lol)... because I seriously never want to be out of this... Is it modern? A bit... Dated? Yeah a bit... GORGEOUS? absolutely... I am really impressed that a modern fragrance can encapsulate both vintage and modern sensibilities without losing its own sense of originality and beauty... 9/10... Definitely give it a full wearing or two before deciding how you feel about it. EDIT: So it's now June 2025 and I'm glad I got the 2 bottles.. the store in my city that carries BDK no longer has this one and I noticed it's not on Luckyscent any longer either.... I am highly suspecting this one is being discontinued.... It happens, shift away the old to make way for the new but... I still think this is ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT DOUBT one of the best perfumes released in these last ten years... Grab it while you can, folks.. at LEAST try to get a decant and see if you LOVE it like I do... It's just stunning.

This perfume is for Chanel N°5 and aldehydes lovers. It is the modern and (just a bit) better-executed kinda twisted version of the famous masterpiece by Chanel. I would put it between the EDP and the EDT of Chanel N°5, but closer to the EDP and a bit far from the EDT. Not close to Eau Premiere, as this one is not creamy at all. More versatile and lighter, it is definitely a more airy, floral, and much less rich and profound version. The (almost non existant) disadvantages of the Chanel N°5 are erased, and we witness a bouquet of dried and powdered but very fragrant yellows flowers and roses. Aldehydes bomb tho. A very good performance and projection and holds all day long and can be worn at any time of the year. Any occasion? I doubt it, as it has the same vibes as Chanel N°5, which is def not a perfume I could wear every day and everywhere...Ideally, I would recommend to, and I wear this perfume during the day if I know that in the evening or afternoon, I will be going out and wearing Chanel N°5/Eau Premiere :) For those who are not fans of Chanel N°5, try to smell it if you have the opportunity; you never know. It could be a good first step to adapting to Chanel N°5?

If you are a Chanel oriented person, you will adore this BDK. It is definitely NOT the nr.5 for me but the Chanel DNA is very recognizable. Its very good, but I think it will be discontinued any day now .... (Just a note: I tend to dislike heavy woody scents so don't understand that note being on top in the fragantica piramid.) This is a first class scent. Gorgeous, classic, elegant and lasted until next day. Bought a FB. EDIT: if you wish to compare it to a Chanel scent, I think it would be Bois des Iles (2007) - the Les Exclusifs (originally created by Ernest Beaux). Sprayed it yesterday and they sit very close though different dry-down.

Chanel n°5 but more into nich quality with better performance. N°5 is more designer like in comparison to FB. FB has more depth

French Bouquet is a radiant aldehydic floral scent in the manner of classics like Chanel No. 5 and Amouage Gold, but with a chypre base - a match made in heaven as far as I'm concerned! Aptly-named, it is a rich, baroque scent, in the manner of classic French perfumery, featuring a rich floral bouquet at its heart. It is lifted and brightened by the aldehydes of the opening, underscored to perfection by its earthy base. FB opens (predictably) with the aforementioned aldehydic florals, more luminous than soapy, alongside a hint of peppery spice. There is some citric freshness up top, melding well with the aldehydes. The florals unfold as it develops, rich and lush, clean and sweet and becoming increasingly powdery as this scent develops. Rose and jasmine are most evident, a classic combination. Alongside the aldehydes, it is both opulent and elegant, made with high-quality ingredients. As it develops, the woody chypre base emerges, complementing the florals to perfection. Here, it resembles fancy soap - aldehydic florals with a chypre base always give a soap-like effect in the very best way. It becomes mossy and musky as it dries down. The patchouli note is put to good use here - mossy, earthy, dry and slightly herbal, it acts as the perfect counterpoint to the amber base, as is the case with modern chypres. There is a smooth, dry woodiness that complements the other notes beautifully. It fades to a musky, earthy skin scent with remnants of the powdery florals remaining. Sillage and longevity are moderate, and, as I find with scents of this profile, it is a feminine scent in my opinion. It is very versatile - a year-round day-to-night scent. FB is very classic in style, bearing a striking resemblance to Chanel No. 5 (except with more patchouli and amber). Old-world glamour in a bottle, FB is classic in style but nothing groundbreaking. A modern alternative to No. 5, it will appeal to a mature audience, but is undeniably timeless. 4/5.