Bedour Extrait

To Buy or Not to Buy?

Bedour Extrait is best suited for the spring and summer months, intended for daytime wear. It is decidedly an everyday fragrance for casual situations. It's a 'running errands' or 'meeting friends for brunch' kind of vibe, definitely not an 'evening gala' or 'romantic dinner' fragrance.

First Impressions & Dry Down

Bedour Extrait opens with a fizzy, almost sharp aldehyde blast; think static electricity meets lemon zest. The white peach note struggles to cut through, presenting more as a generic stone fruit candy than the ripe succulence one expects. At its core, the orange blossom is subdued, like flowers pressed between the pages of an old book. The Petalia and Lily-of-the-Valley create a delicate, soapy ambiance, a far cry from the original's effervescent floral heart. The drydown is where the divergence becomes blatant. The musk is laundry-detergent clean, lacking any real depth. The Ambroxan is prominent, lending an almost metallic tinge, while the Akigalawood delivers a peppery, vaguely woody finish that's reminiscent of pencil shavings rather than sophisticated earthiness.

Longevity & Projection

On my skin, Bedour Extrait lasts approximately 5 hours. It projects moderately for the first hour, extending about an arm's length. After that, it retreats closer to the skin, becoming a personal scent bubble. I tested it during a moderately active day of errands and found it faded noticeably in warmer environments.