Tom Ford · 2024
Bois Pacifique
Premium$$$, 3 of 5
| 50 ml | $165 |
| 100 ml | $240 |
The houseFor menWearers sayLeans masculine
VersionEau de Parfum
Cardamom and fresh turmeric over peppery woods, with incense and powdery iris, settling into sandalwood, cedar and oak.
Tom Ford says
You’ll smell turmeric essence, sandalwood album essence, oakwood absolute, Akigalawood, cardamom essence and frankincense (olibanum essence).
More from Tom Ford’s description
It also mentions Cardamom, Akigalawood, Turmeric, Frankincense (olibanum), Iris (orris butter), Sandalwood, Cedar, Oakwood, Pink cardamom, Saffron, Frankincense, Iris (orris), Oak, Amber and Vanilla.
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Wearers say
From 5 Reddit threads · Read what they say
How far it carries
Close to the skin
How long it lasts
4 to 6 hours
only 2 sources
When to wear it
Fall, winter
only 2 sources
Where to wear it
Going out, office, special occasion
Who it suits
Leans masculine · Older wearers
only 2 sources
Mass appeal
Broadly liked
Compliments
Compliment getter
only 2 sources
What’s inside it
What Tom Ford names
What the label names
26 scent ingredients on the label, familiar names first.
A label must name certain ingredients, most of them ones that can cause allergies; some houses print more. It is never the whole recipe.
5 citrus5 herbs & lavender2 florals5 woods1 sweet1 amber & resins4 spices1 musks1 powder1 earth & moss
Herbs & lavender5
Florals2
Sweet1
Amber & resins1
Musks1
Earth & moss1
Top notes10
when you spray it
Heart6
as it settles
9 more lines on the label, not there for the smell
Wearers say
Wearing it
Bois Pacifique is a refined woody-spicy fragrance with cardamom and iris that wears close to the skin. Longevity divides wearers between short skin scents and moderate six-hour wear.
How far it carriesClose to the skin
Perfumers call it sillage.
Wearers find it projects gently before settling into an intimate personal skin scent.
“Maybe iM going noseblind but it seems to last no more than 20 minutes on me and most of that time its a skin scent!”
Reddit comment, r/ScentHeads, 2025 · 4 votes
More from wearers · 1 theme, 2 quotes
Some say
Some wearers find that it performs gently without heavy projection, staying close to the skin.
“I must stipulate that this fragrance is a gentle performer instead of an aggressive one.”
Reddit post, r/DesiFragranceAddicts, 2025
“I don’t find a lot of projection from this one, but it does wear well on my skin for a good 6hr.”
Reddit comment, r/ScentHeads, 2025
How long it lasts4–6 hours on skin
It typically provides moderate wear for several hours on skin before becoming very faint.
“I got it a few weeks ago, and I'm really enjoying it. It lasts good 5-6 hours on my skin.”
Reddit comment, r/ScentHeads, 2025 · 1 vote
More from wearers · 2 themes, 3 quotes
Some say
Some wearers report getting a solid five to six hours of longevity on skin.
“The longevity is definitely not very good. I wouldn’t say 20 minutes, but it did die down immensely after an hour.”
Reddit comment, r/ScentHeads, 2025
Some say
Some wearers find that it fades quickly and wish it held on longer.
“Smells great I love it. Longevity ain’t that great on me though”
Reddit comment, r/ScentHeads, 2025 · 1 vote
“So good, I wish it lasted longer on me”
Reddit comment, r/ScentHeads, 2025 · 1 vote
When and where to wear itCool weather and formal occasions
Wearers recommend it for cool weather, high-stakes professional meetings, and evenings out at restaurants or lounges.
“I ended up picking up a bottle, and wear it when the weather is cool.”
Reddit comment, r/ScentHeads, 2025 · 4 votes
More from wearers · 1 theme, 2 quotes
Some say
Some wearers find it best suited for cooler weather, formal meetings, and evening outings.
“I have a sample of this. It's really for evening wear, going out to a nice restaurant or lounge etc”
Reddit comment, r/ScentHeads, 2025 · 2 votes
“I work in a setting where I’m involved in a lot of first impression make or break situations. I think this fragrance really fits well for that type of situation.”
Reddit comment, r/ScentHeads, 2025
Who it suitsPolished, mature and masculine leaning
Wearers picture a well-traveled, polished adult who radiates quiet confidence and masculine sophistication.
“It smells like importance, confidence, and refinement. Someone well traveled, polished, and quietly sophisticated.”
Reddit comment, r/ScentHeads, 2025
Appeal and attractionLoved by wearers and complimented
Wearers find the scent profile engaging and distinctive, frequently noting positive comments from others.
“I ended up buying the bottle. Absolutely in love with this fragrance I get compliments all the time.”
Reddit comment, r/Colognes, 2025 · 3 votes
More from wearers · 1 theme, 2 quotes
Some say
Some wearers receive frequent compliments and find the fragrance unique and engaging.
“My favorite TF. So good and unique.”
Reddit comment, r/ScentHeads, 2025 · 3 votes
“BP has a unique woody scent that is hard to pin down. It has a saffron type vibe that makes it engaging and lively.”
Reddit comment, r/ScentHeads, 2025 · 2 votes
As a blind buyCaution advised due to price
Blind buyers are divided between delight and buyers remorse, with commentators warning against blind purchases.
“Really not a blind buy imo, I tried it (on skin) last week and felt underwhelmed, spicy synthetic woody fragrance”
Reddit comment, r/Colognes, 2025 · 3 votes
More from wearers · 1 theme, 1 quote
Some say
Some wearers advise testing first, as blind purchases have led to both love and regret.
“I honestly bought it just to add it to the collection. A little buyer remorse now 😂 I comfort myself with the notion that it’s only 50 ml’s”
Reddit comment, r/ScentHeads, 2025
What it’s likened toSome wearers describe the scent as a blend of smooth woods, spicy cardamom, and iris.
“Very woodsy and a bit spicy from the cardamom. With a sweetness to it, but not sugary sweet, like a masculine sweet.”
Reddit comment, r/ScentHeads, 2025 · 4 votes
More from wearers · 1 theme, 2 quotes
Some say
“It evokes such a sense of calm and strength from all the wood notes.”
Reddit comment, r/ScentHeads, 2025 · 2 votes
“There’s a smooth elegance to it, with iris providing a refined softness and a subtle touch of vanilla adding warmth without sweetness.”
Reddit comment, r/ScentHeads, 2025
Nothing on layering in what we read.
From 5 Reddit threads.
Wearers say
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Reddit comment, r/ScentHeads, 2025 · 2 votes
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Reddit comment, r/ScentHeads, 2025 · 2 votes
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Reddit post, r/DesiFragranceAddicts, 2025
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Shoppers call a cheaper stand-in a dupe.
What wearers say, set beside the price each house asks. Noses differ.
Our match of the notes
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