- Ambre Safrano — Amber, warm spicy and white floral; opens with plum and cinnamon and dries down to amber and sandalwood.
- Bouquet de Hongrie — Floral, musky and fruity; opens with pear and blackcurrant and dries down to musk and cedarwood.
- Citrus Riviera — Citrus, aromatic and green; opens with italian lemon and neroli and dries down to haitian vetiver and white musk.
- Crème de Cuir — Woody, leather and citrus; opens with bergamot and mandarin orange and dries down to birch and vanilla.
- French Bouquet — Floral, woody and powdery; opens with aldehydes and bergamot and dries down to sandalwood and vetiver.
- Gris Charnel — Woody, powdery and vanilla; opens with fig and black tea and dries down to sandalwood and tonka bean.
- Gris Charnel Extrait — Woody, vanilla and powdery; opens with cardamom and fig and dries down to sandalwood and madagascar vanilla.
- Mémoires de Cuir — Woody, leather and earthy; opens with plum and saffron and dries down to leather and birch.
- Oud Abramad — Amber, woody and oud; opens with saffron and ginger and dries down to agarwood and incense.
- Pas Ce Soir — Floral, fruity and citrus; opens with pear and mandarin orange and dries down to cashmere wood and amber.
- Pas Ce Soir Extrait — Floral, fruity and citrus; opens with black pepper and ginger and dries down to cashmeran and vanilla.
- Rouge Smoking — Vanilla, woody and gourmand; opens with pink pepper and bergamot and dries down to tonka bean and ambroxan.
- Rouge Smoking Extrait — Amber, gourmand and fruity; opens with cherry and almond and dries down to oud and rum.
- Sel d'Argent — Musky, fresh and citrus; opens with bergamot and grapefruit and dries down to white musk and ambergris.
- Tabac Rose — Amber, rose and warm spicy; opens with plum and pink pepper and dries down to tobacco and indonesian patchouli leaf.
- Vanille Leather — Vanilla, leather and amber; opens with pink pepper and black pepper and dries down to vanilla absolute and birch.
- Villa Neroli — Citrus, woody and floral; opens with bergamot and italian lemon and dries down to white musk and cedar.
What BDK smells like
BDK's fragrances lean woody, citrus and amber. Most sit in the oriental and floral families.
Notes that recur across the range: orange blossom, jasmine, amber and pink pepper. If you like one of these, the others in the line are a safe next try.
In the SCNTMIX catalog the range covers 14 EDP and 3 Parfum.
Where to start with BDK
Not sure which BDK to try first? These picks come from the catalog data on each profile (the line-up here is 3 for women, 14 unisex).
- Longest lasting: BDK Ambre Safrano — longevity: excellent
- For warm weather: BDK Citrus Riviera — a fresh scent listed for spring and summer
- For cold weather and evenings: BDK Vanille Leather — listed for fall and winter
- For the office: BDK Bouquet de Hongrie — a daytime pick with manageable projection
How to layer BDK
Because BDK's style leans woody and citrus, it pairs well with a citrus or floral scent on top for lift. Spray the heavier scent first and the lighter one on top. Every BDK profile lists the fragrances that layer best with it, and MixMode lets you test a pair before you buy.
BDK FAQ
What does BDK smell like?
BDK's fragrances on SCNTMIX lean woody, citrus and amber, with orange blossom, jasmine and amber coming up again and again.
What is the longest-lasting BDK fragrance?
On SCNTMIX, BDK Ambre Safrano has the strongest longevity rating (excellent). Longevity also depends on skin and how much you spray.
Which BDK fragrance is best for summer?
BDK Citrus Riviera is the freshest pick in the line for warm weather, listed for spring and summer in its SCNTMIX profile, opening with italian lemon and neroli.
Where can I buy or sample BDK?
Each BDK profile on SCNTMIX links to a retailer to buy the full bottle, and to a sample or travel size where one is available, so you can try it before committing.