Ventana vs Beau de Jour
Armaf vs Tom Ford
Tom Ford's Beau de Jour is a classic fougère of lavender, rosemary, geranium and oakmoss. Armaf's Ventana is citrus and red fruits over lavender, vetiver and amber woods.
| Ventana | Beau de Jour | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Armaf | Tom Ford |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | masculine | masculine |
| Top Notes | bergamot, grapefruit, mandarin, lemon, red fruits | — |
| Heart Notes | geranium, lavender, patchouli, vetiver | — |
| Base Notes | cedar, precious woods, labdanum, amber | — |
| Notes | — | lavender, lavandin, african rosemary, geranium, oakmoss, patchouli |
| Best Seasons | spring, summer, fall | spring, fall, winter |
Shared Notes (3)
Notes that appear in both fragrances
What Wearers Say
Armaf Ventana
One owner enjoys its Sauvage-like drydown and prefers Ventana’s opening to their Sauvage EDP sample.
Another buyer is pleased with how long it lasts on them.
One buyer describes an alcohol-like opening before the scent settles.
Another buyer likes the smell but finds the wear disappointingly short.
Tom Ford Beau de Jour
Some wearers enjoy its clean, creamy lavender and barbershop character.
One owner particularly enjoys the Signature version’s forceful lavender-and-herb opening.
One owner finds the Signature version’s patchouli drydown too heavy and unpleasant.
Another wearer likes the scent but finds it less interesting than other aromatic fragrances.
The Verdict
Beau de Jour is our pick: a barbershop fougère done properly, with lavender, rosemary and geranium over oakmoss and patchouli. It smells like a well-kept barber's on a Saturday morning. Ventana is fresher and fruitier, with grapefruit, citrus and red fruits over lavender, vetiver, cedar and amber, closer to a modern blue scent. One owner finds its drydown reminds them of Sauvage. Choose Ventana if you want fresh over classic.
Armaf Ventana