Paris-Bombay
Perfumer: Stéphanie de Bruijn
Votes lean feminine
11 ratings
From your scent profile
Stéphanie de Bruijn Paris-Bombay is a sweet, powdery unisex scent built around benzoin, violet and cistus.
Skunky's take: Floral accords up front; keep it from the bees.
How does it perform?
Blind buy risk
91% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Powdery
- Creamy
- Resinous
Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery
Creamy
ResinousWhat does Paris-Bombay smell like?
Benzoin opens with a resinous warmth. In the heart, violet and cistus add a soft, floral, powdery touch. The base brings Indian sandalwood, white musk, amber, Indonesian patchouli, tonka bean and vanilla, which carry the scent into a creamy, woody, oriental sweetness. The spicy accord stays in the background and keeps the overall feel warm and rounded.
It suits those who like powdery, sweet oriental scents. Keiko Mecheri Bal de Roses and RP Belle Captive / Privé N°9 have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Benzoin
First hours
- Violet
- Cistus
Towards evening
- Indian sandalwood
- White musk
- Amber
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 31%Autumn
- 25%Winter
- 25%Spring
- 19%Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer- Casual24%
- Nighttime24%
- Evening24%
- Office19%
- Daytime10%
Least picked for daytime.
Smells like this
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Last updated: October 26, 2026