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Rouge Smoking (EDP)

2018

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Versions Timeline

2018

Rouge Smoking EDP (Original Release)

Price Range
$180 – $290

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Amélie Bourgeois

"Rouge Smoking EDP is a cherry-vanilla amber fragrance from bdk Parfums, released in 2018 and composed by Amélie Bourgeois. It is widely characterized as a sensual, Parisian scent built around a glossy cherry accord, pink pepper sparkle, and a soft, powdery vanilla-tonka base. Rather than leaning heavily boozy or syrupy, its style is usually described as silky, musky, and chic, with heliotrope adding an almond-like cosmetic softness. The fragrance has become one of the house’s most recognizable releases and is often associated with the glamour of Pigalle and modern Parisian nightlife. Reviews frequently highlight its fizzy cherry opening and intimate, skin-scent drydown, making it a standout contemporary gourmand-amber with a refined rather than loud signature."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter
Spring

Ideal Weather

Cold
Mild
Dry

Moods

Alluring
Elegant
Sensual
Mysterious
Sophisticated

Occasions

Date
Night Out
Dinner
Cocktail Party
Party

Fun Facts

The perfume was created by perfumer Amélie Bourgeois.

Rouge Smoking later inspired a separate flanker, Rouge Smoking Extrait, confirming its popularity within the brand.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/6h
Top Notes
1x
FruitySpicyCitrusSweetPowderyGourmandWoodySyntheticResinousOriental

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–54m

bergamot
cherry
pink pepper
Middle Notes

54m–2h 42m

black vanilla
heliotrope
Base Notes

2h 42m–6h

ambroxan
cashmeran
labdanum
tonka bean
white musk

Performance

Longevity
60%

Moderate (4-6h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“Community and retailer feedback consistently describes Rouge Smoking as a fizzy, spicy cherry-vanilla scent with a smooth powdery drydown. Many reviewers praise its chic, sexy, and wearable character, often comparing it to cherry soda, Dr Pepper, or a softer alternative to darker cherry fragrances. The most common criticism is performance: while some find it adequately lasting, many users report that it becomes fairly intimate after a few hours. Overall, it is regarded as a polished, crowd-pleasing niche cherry fragrance with strong appeal in cooler weather and evening wear.”

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