Beau de Jour

I went out and got the PB version of this after reading reviews that it was better than the signature version and well i do like this ALOT !!!!! But im not gonna lie it smells alot like drakkar noir to me for some reason it smells like it not exactly the same this is a more smooth upscale version of it in my opinion but this is my inital experience with it i just sprayed it on my wrists and back of my hand about 20-30 mins ago so im sure this will change quite a bit over the next few hours but i do like this stuff it is all man it is manly def a barbershop manly scent nothing unisex about it in my opinion it would be best suited for winter/fall it reminds me of a late fall night stepping outside and smelling the air and someone burning a certain type of wood in their fireplace but i cant think of the type of wood it is but it smells like that to me well a note in this smells like that at least all n all so far so good but will update later after a full days wear ...like i always day this is MY OPINION and the way it will smell on your skin or what you think may differ quite a bit because we are all diffrent amd have diffrent chemistry and what i think or another person or the next person think means nothing it matters what YOU think and how it meshes with YOU cuz ur chemistry is diffrent so get a decant sample or possible go to a store and spray it on yourself not a card because it will react differently on your skin than paper because ur skin is not made of paper or your clothes correct ???? Opinions are like as****** EVERYONE has one remember that

Beau de Jour marks another great release from the Tom Ford Private Blend line in the wake of Fougere d'Argent, another creation that blends the modern and the classic in a seemingly heavy-handed nod to classic men's fragrances of decades past. The key note in the fragrance is fresh, sharp lavender, further sharpened by geranium, with the herbal touch of rosemary, and supporting anchors of patchouli and amber. There are a few other additives but these are the main players that factor into my perception of the fragrance. Again, to compare to FDA, as there's a natural sort of continuity, BDJ is sharper and a little more challenging to wear, but feels more like an "daytime all-day" fragrance, while FDA feels more apropos at night, and is slightly sweeter and overall easier to wear. Moreover, BDJ, like, FDA, is a great performer, not in the uppermost tier of the Tom Ford Private Blend line (a high standard, for something, like Tobacco Vanille). And, at $235 for 50ml, it's good that interesting new offerings are still in what is the LOWER tier of pricing for Private Blends, contra the higher end at $320 for 50ml. There are plenty of deals to be had on secondary markets or Facebook enthusiast groups. Overall, a great release, and I hope to see more like these from Tom Ford, though I wonder how many they can realistically churn out like this and FDA without being too redundant. 8 out of 10

Full disclosure - I've never been a fan of Tom Ford's fragrances. I find most of the private blend scents to be derivative and unoriginal, not to mention hideously overpriced. But with Beau de Jour, I've finally found a TF fragrance that feels comfortable and captures my imagination. This fragrance is a throwback, as others have suggested, to fougeres of days' past. I have no doubt that some will find it to be overwhelmingly reminiscent of barber shops and their grandfathers. However, this is a masculine lavender that deftly manages to thread the needle between elegance and nostalgia. BdJ references fragrances like Rive Gauche, Fougere Royale, and even Drakkar Noir without feeling like a doppelganger of any of them. It shares a minty topnote with another excellent modern fougere, Chanel Boy. But BdJ is also much deeper and darker than Boy, having more in common with the rich lavender found in Kilian's A Taste of Heaven. The interplay here between the effervescent top note, the green mid-notes, and the ever-present lavender never feels forced or heavy-handed. I consistently feel the ghost of fougeres past here, but it also exudes a freshness that doesn't feel dated at all. I still find this stuff to be rather pricey, but it is a home run as far as I'm concerned. I'd love to see more quality releases like this from TF!

When modern meets classic!! A modern gentleman's scent! A masterpiece! I usually don't like fougeres at all but this is not just a fougere. It has this classic fougere dna that reminds an older guy's fragrance bus this is a modern take on this dna that has no age and someone younger could easily wear it. This laventer is AMAZING, so natural smelling, fresh, sweet and alluring. We had a lot of lavender on our backyard and everytime i was passing by i was catching with my hands the laventer, this is the smell my hands had after but with pathcouli, some mint that makes it fresh and with some sweetness from the amber. It comes very masculine to me but a bold woman could wear this. It's very versatile, a signature scent, perfect for a casual or formal ocassion, any time of the year, day or night. Perfomance is very good, about 8+ hours longevity with very good and piercing projection. It's so unique that everyone notices you but i would suggest 1-2 sprays on summer because it can get cloying. In comparison with the signature's line beau de jour for me is the same, maybe the PB has one hour more longevity. Overall, a masterpiece, the best fougere i've ever smelled! Now, thankfully, this is in the signature line and is more affordable. If you like fougeres give it a try and if you don't (like me) give it a try too.. :)

Fantastic news for fougere lovers: as already mentioned, this is now available as part of the signature line (think Grey Vetiver bottle, Ombre leather shaped).Ordered mine already, looking forward to testing it. I love fougeres myself and am really happy that Tom Ford has been targeting this category recently. Perfect timing also, now that Rive Gauche is gone. The note pyramid is exactly the same as the Private Blend version so if no major differences in performance, this will get a lot of interest from those who like Rive Gauche and Zino or simply those looking for a clean, elegant, "sharp dressed" scent. I see it as a 30+ scent, not so much for the younger crowds, who I think would be more interested in Grey Vetiver. As is my experience with the PB line, longevity is great on my skin. This is not a linear fragrance (common criticism of PBs,) I really enjoy its progression from the fresh lavender opening to the warm patchouli and amber drydown, strengthened by the rosemary, basil and oakmoss in the heart. The mint is very subtle and adds freshness to the opening. Some similarities to Patchouli Absolute in character, which I also own and love, with BdJ being lighter in the opening and warmer in the drydown. My partner loves both on me and wears Patchouli Absolu herself but considers BdJ too masculine-leaning.