Tonight
Bourbon French Parfums

Bourbon French – Tonight

Tonight is one of the oldest and most popular of the Bourbon French house parfums, having been created in the early part of the twentieth century. All BP's web site will tell us is that it is a combination of woods and spices with an emphasis on a cinnamon note.

Right away one gets a whiff of old-fashioned elegance in the blending, reminding me of the Lanvins of that era. The balance is so perfect that with the exception of the cinnamon, I cannot really detect individual notes, though sandalwood and cedar must certainly have a presence, cedar having the ability to support and lift cinnamon. There is also a very subtle rose at its heart. It is warm and sensual, and quite sophisticated.

This strikes me as a scent for the mature woman and for formal occasions, such as theatre, opera and social gatherings.

Anyone into vintage parfums from this era owes it to oneself to give Tonight a try. It is amazing to have something of this quality still available to twenty-first century noses.