BDK Rouge Smoking Eau de Parfum (For Her)

BDK Rouge Smoking Eau de Parfum is a sultry cherry vanilla wrapped in a soft cloud of musks and powder, imagined as Paris after dark, where Pigalle’s neon glow meets the quiet elegance of a tailored tuxedo. A bright touch of Italian bergamot and pink berries sparks the juicy cherry accord, heliotrope and a sleek black vanilla give a satiny center, and ambroxan with cashmeran, tonka, labdanum, and white musk create a long, plush trail that feels addictive yet refined for her. 

Launch and Perfumer

Launched in 2018. Perfumer Amélie Bourgeois. 

Olfactory Notes

Top: Italian bergamot, Cherry accord, Pink berries
Heart: Black vanilla, Heliotrope
Base: Ambroxan, Cashmeran, Tonka bean, Labdanum, White musk 

Story and Positioning

Housed in the Collection Parisienne, Rouge Smoking is framed by the brand as a celebration of Parisian sensuality with a skin-like feel, inspired by Pigalle’s spirited nights and a couture tuxedo attitude. It reads as a modern cherry vanilla amber that balances sweetness with powdery elegance for evenings, date nights, and cool weather glamour. The story continued with Rouge Smoking Extrait in 2024, which amplifies the original’s cherry and amber woods for a deeper after-hours mood while keeping the signature allure. 

Bottle and Design

Rouge Smoking stands in a clear, well-proportioned glass rectangle that feels smooth and substantial in the hand. The face carries a calm cream label with a fine printed line and tidy serif type set with generous breathing room. Edges are neatly softened, the shoulders remain compact, and a short collar keeps the profile upright and composed. A high-gloss black domed cap crowns the bottle and settles flush with a quiet, assured close. The sprayer releases a feather-fine, even veil for controlled wear. The presentation arrives in a matte white, textured carton with a slim, inked frame and restrained branding, with a fitted cradle inside for a precise, polished reveal.