Bois Rouge
Perfumer: David Apel
Votes lean masculine
36 ratings
From your scent profile
Tom Ford Bois Rouge is a smoky, leathery unisex scent that leans towards autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.
How does it perform?
From 41 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
89% 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
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Floral
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Earthy
- Smoky
- Leathery
Fresh
Floral
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Earthy
Smoky
LeatheryWhat does Bois Rouge smell like?
It opens with citrus notes and spices, then a heart of patchouli, lily of the valley, jasmine and cedar sits between floral and woody. The base is led by vetiver, sandalwood, leather, vanilla and amber; the fresh accord stays in the background while the earthy, oriental side turns sweeter.
Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest fall and winter, and it is picked most for nights out and evenings, with some daily and business wear. Most voters read it as masculine. Dior Fahrenheit and Davidoff Zino have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Citrus notes
- Spices
First hours
- Patchouli
- Lily of the valley
- Jasmine
Towards evening
- Vetiver
- Sandalwood
- Leather
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 33%Autumn
- 28%Winter
- 23%Spring
- 15%Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer- Nighttime28%
- Evening28%
- Daytime18%
- Office15%
- Casual13%
Least picked for everyday wear.
Smells like this
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50% matchMahon Leather
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Last updated: October 26, 2026