50ml

PAPILLON ARTISAN PERFUME

BENGALE ROUGE

Name: BENGALE ROUGE
Brand: PAPILLON ARTISAN PERFUME
Price: 210.00 $
Availability: InStock

Eau De Parfum

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

$210

Description

Bengale Rouge is a golden amber-rose oriental that wraps Turkish rose, sandalwood and orris butter in a plush cocoon of honeyed resins. A caramel-tinged heart of benzoin, labdanum and tonka bean creates a purring, vintage-tinged warmth reminiscent of a softer, more cozy Shalimar-style accord. Vanilla and honey fuse with opoponax and myrrh to form a velvety, resinous sweetness that feels more like cashmere and fur than overt gourmand dessert. Oakmoss and gentle powdery facets keep the composition refined, nostalgic and eminently wearable for any gender. Created by Liz Moores for unisex.

Scent Profile

Amber

Oriental

Resinous

Balsamic

Honeyed

Woody

Spicy

Warm

Powdery

Gourmand

Notes

Top Notes

Rose

Honey

Middle Notes

Orris

Sandalwood

Sweet Myrrh

Myrrh

Benzoin

Labdanum

Tonka Bean

Base Notes

Vanilla

Oakmoss

Benzoin

Labdanum

Tonka Bean

Sandalwood

Honey

Sweet Myrrh

About PAPILLON ARTISAN PERFUME

Papillon Artisan Perfumes, founded in 2011 by self-taught British perfumer Liz Moores in England's New Forest, crafts hand-blended, small-batch fragrances inspired by nature, history, literature, people, and artwork, evoking metamorphosis like a butterfly. The brand's philosophy emphasizes artisanal craftsmanship with no outsourcing, ethical cruelty-free sourcing including beachcombed ambergris and vegan options, and classical methods to create rich, vintage-inspired scents like the leathered Anubis and angelic Angelique. Its uniqueness lies in award-winning compositions—such as the entire collection nominated for FIFI Awards 2015 and praised by Luca Turin—blending romantic, literary depth with personal, evocative storytelling for sophisticated wearers.

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Perfumer

Liz Moores

Liz Moores is a self-taught British perfumer who founded Papillon Artisan Perfumes after beginning her olfactory journey blending essential oils as a massage therapist. She underwent intense self-training through books and courses with the Fragrance Foundation, leading to her debut fragrance Anubis and the launch of her brand with Tobacco Rose and Angelique. Her contributions include innovative, artisan scents like Salome, White Moth, and Hera, demonstrating that independent perfumers can make a significant impact on the industry.

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Reviews

4.2

Very Good14 reviews

Luckyscent

4.1/5 • 13 reviews

Ministry of Scent

5.0/5 • 1 reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers consistently describe Bengale Rouge as a lush, cozy amber with a strong honey-vanilla-sandalwood core and a nostalgic, Guerlain-esque character. Many highlight its “honeyed Shalimar” vibe, praising the balance between resinous warmth, soft rose, and a modern gourmand touch that feels both sensual and comforting.

Pros

Performance excellence: Many wearers report all-day longevity with a rich, resinous base that lingers on skin, and a first few hours of moderate to strong sillage before it settles into a soft, intimate aura.

Versatile appeal: Frequently recommended for cool weather, evenings, and relaxed yet elegant settings, it is seen as refined enough for special occasions but cozy and comforting for at-home wear.

Quality composition: Reviewers praise the seamless blend of honey, vanilla, sandalwood, myrrh and rose, noting a smooth, high-quality resin structure that recalls classic French ambers without smelling dated.

Cons

Specific limitation: Some find the honey-resin accord too sweet or slightly thick, especially if overapplied, which can feel cloying for those sensitive to honey or gourmand-leaning ambers.

Situational drawback: Its warm, enveloping character can be heavy in hot or humid weather and may feel too intimate or soft for those seeking a sharp, projecting statement scent in professional settings.

Comparisons

Similar to Guerlain Shalimar: Often described as a softer, honeyed take on the Shalimar-style amber-vanilla structure, with less smoke and animalic edge and more cozy, resinous sweetness.

Reminds reviewers of YSL Opium and vintage Guerlain ambers: Commenters note a shared neo-vintage, oriental warmth, but emphasize that Bengale Rouge is smoother, more gourmand-tinged, and more kittenish than overtly feral.