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Beau de Jour Eau de Parfum fragrance
Tom Ford

Beau de Jour Eau de Parfum

EDP Masculine · 2020 · by Antoine Maisondieu
7.4 /10

Beau de Jour Eau de Parfum scores 8/10 for longevity and performs best in Mild conditions.

Best in Mild 8/10 longevity
From USD 140–220From EUR 129–202From GBP 111–174From PKR 39,000–60,000From AED 525–800From INR 11,620–18,260From SAR 525–825
8 Longevity
7 Sillage
8 Versatility
7 Value
7.2 Climate Avg

Fragrance Notes

aromatic fresh spicy woody herbal
THE SCENT, LAYER BY LAYER

From the first impression to the lasting trail.

Top notes

The first impression

Heart notes

The character of the scent

Base notes

The lasting impression

Notes unfold and overlap differently on every skin.

Top Notes — first impression, 0–30 min

Heart Notes — the core, 30 min – 2 hrs

Base Notes — the foundation, 2 hrs+
Accord Profilearomaticfresh spicywoodyherbalACCORDPROFILE

Occasions & Seasons

Best For
Office Formal Daily Date Night
Seasons
Spring Fall Winter

Climate Performance

Avg 7.2 / 10
Extreme Heat
5/10
Average
45°C and above
Riyadh, Jacobabad, Kuwait City, Phoenix
Hot & Humid
6/10
Good
Around 35°C with high humidity
Dubai, Karachi, Mumbai, Miami
Warm & Dry
8/10
Excellent
Around 30°C with low humidity
Lahore, Delhi, Muscat, Los Angeles
Mild
9/10
Excellent
Around 20°C
Islamabad, Bangalore, London, San Francisco
Cold
8/10
Excellent
Below 10°C
Murree, Shimla, Moscow, New York

Expert Analysis

What Makes It Unique

A modern homage to classic barbershop fougères, offering a sophisticated and refined masculine scent with prominent lavender.

How It Wears

Its aromatic and slightly green profile allows it to perform well in warm, dry climates, though it shines best in mild to cool conditions.

How It Compares

Often compared to classic fougères, seen as Tom Ford's contemporary take on the timeless barbershop scent profile.

The Controversy

None notable.

Tom Ford Beau de Jour Eau de Parfum: What You Need to Know

Some fragrances become dominant because they deserve to be. Beau de Jour Eau de Parfum by Tom Ford is that kind of fragrance — an EDP whose aromatic, fresh spicy, woody, herbal character, engineered by Antoine Maisondieu and launched in 2020, has earned its standing through consistent performance rather than marketing alone. This review provides the data to evaluate it properly: scores, climate results and pricing, not adjectives.

A modern homage to classic barbershop fougères, offering a sophisticated and refined masculine scent with prominent lavender.

The Scent: Notes, Structure & Dry-Down

Beau de Jour Eau de Parfum opens with lavender extract and lavender — an assertive first impression that carries across a room. Give it twenty or thirty minutes and the middle act arrives: rosemary, oakmoss, mint, basil and geranium. What lingers on skin and clothing hours later is the base: patchouli and amber.

Strip it back to the bones and the profile reads aromatic, fresh spicy, woody, herbal — easy to place and easy to wear.

How It Performs: The Numbers

Longevity (8/10): Beau de Jour Eau de Parfum delivers strong longevity for EDP. On most skin types expect 8–12 hours. A single morning application typically carries through well into the evening without reinforcement.

Sillage (7/10): Beau de Jour Eau de Parfum projects as a confident aura, detectable by those nearby. Application to pulse points — wrists, neck, and behind the ears — maximises projection without overwhelming the room.

Versatility (8/10): Beau de Jour Eau de Parfum is a genuine all-rounder — at ease at a wedding, a boardroom meeting, or a late-night dinner. From casual daytime to formal evening, it adapts without feeling out of place.

Value (7/10): Pricing at around $140 feels appropriate for what you get — neither a bargain nor an overreach.

Climate Performance: Where Beau de Jour Eau de Parfum Works Best

Of the five climate zones we score, Beau de Jour Eau de Parfum does best in mild (Islamabad, San Francisco) at 9/10 — it keeps its shape there instead of turning sharp or fading fast.

Its aromatic and slightly green profile allows it to perform well in warm, dry climates, though it shines best in mild to cool conditions.

Its average across all five zones is 7.2/10 — broad enough to wear most of the year without second-guessing the weather.

To see how it ranks against every other fragrance for your conditions, run the Climate Matcher.

When to Wear Beau de Jour Eau de Parfum

Beau de Jour Eau de Parfum is best suited to Office, Formal, Daily, Date Night. Its projection is calibrated for the occasions listed — confident enough to register, controlled enough to remain appropriate in close quarters.

Seasonally, Beau de Jour Eau de Parfum performs best in Spring, Fall, Winter. Its climate scores confirm this seasonal guidance — the fragrance handles temperature transitions with composure.

Often compared to classic fougères, seen as Tom Ford's contemporary take on the timeless barbershop scent profile.

Price & Value

Internationally, Beau de Jour Eau de Parfum sits at $140–$220. That puts it in the premium designer bracket — a meaningful spend, but well short of niche-exclusive pricing.

Regional pricing: PKR 39,000–60,000 in Pakistan, AED 525–800 in the UAE, ₹12,000–₹18,000 in India. The currency switcher at the top of this page converts every price on the site — EUR, GBP, SAR and more — using current rates.

Where to buy: Internationally: Sephora, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom. GCC/UAE: Sephora, Harvey Nichols, Bloomingdale's. Pakistan: Scentsation, Exclusive Stores.

Best Beau de Jour Eau de Parfum Dupes, Ranked by DNA Match

Beau de Jour Eau de Parfum has workable budget alternatives — none a carbon copy, but each close enough to scratch the same itch for a fraction of the outlay, ranked here by how near they sit to the original:

YSL Rive Gauche Pour Homme (discontinued, similar style) (75% DNA match).

The Clone Finder searches the full database by note DNA if none of these fit.

Verdict

Beau de Jour Eau de Parfum earns its place in the conversation through consistent performance, a clear identity, and data that backs the reputation.

An overall 7.4/10 puts Beau de Jour Eau de Parfum in solid-but-situational territory: strong where it is strong, ordinary elsewhere. Match it to the right season and occasion and it pays off.

None notable.

Still deciding? Put it head-to-head against anything else in the database — scores, notes and prices side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Beau de Jour Eau de Parfum last?

Beau de Jour Eau de Parfum has a longevity score of 8/10. On average skin, expect 8–12 hours. Performance can vary with skin type, application method, and ambient temperature — heat accelerates diffusion while dry skin absorbs fragrance faster.

Is Beau de Jour Eau de Parfum worth the price?

At around $140, Beau de Jour Eau de Parfum by Tom Ford is fairly priced for what it delivers. Its performance scores, climate range, and composition quality make it a strong value proposition.

What does Beau de Jour Eau de Parfum smell like?

Beau de Jour Eau de Parfum is characterised by aromatic, fresh spicy, woody, herbal accords. Opening with lavender extract and lavender, the heart revolves around rosemary and oakmoss, settling into a base of patchouli and amber.

Is Beau de Jour Eau de Parfum good for hot or humid weather?

Beau de Jour Eau de Parfum handles warm weather adequately (score: 6/10). It performs reliably through a typical hot season without requiring adjustment.

What is the best clone or alternative to Beau de Jour Eau de Parfum?

The closest alternative is YSL Rive Gauche Pour Homme (discontinued, similar style) at a 75% DNA match. It captures the essential character of Beau de Jour Eau de Parfum at a more accessible price point.

Is Beau de Jour Eau de Parfum for men or women?

Beau de Jour Eau de Parfum is marketed as a Masculine fragrance. Fragrance gender classifications are marketing constructs. Wear what you love.