Pavillon Rouge

Pavillon Rouge from Jovoy Paris is a richly layered, boozy gourmand-leather fragrance with warm spicy, woody, and tobacco accords. It opens with a bold, smooth blend of whiskey, rum, and sesame, evoking a cigar lounge or antique liquor cabinet soaked in tannic, sweetened hardwoods. The heart unfolds with resinous leather, coffee, and tea notes, creating a dry, slightly sweetened base accented by vanilla and benzoin. Over time, the scent evolves into a deep, dry tobacco and wood-kissed drydown with a hint of patchouli, giving it an intimate, grounding character. It’s not a fleeting scent, though longevity is moderate—around 6 to 8 hours with moderate sillage that works best in colder seasons. The fragrance feels unisex in principle but leans strongly masculine, with a refined, mature presence that suits winter nights, elegant evenings, or a refined winter office setting. It is not a subtle scent—its projection is moderate, not overwhelming, making it accessible without being intrusive. While some users find the initial dryness or slight medicinal tone off-putting, the majority experience it as a complex, well-blended harmony of boozy depth, sweetness, and dry tobacco warmth, comparable to the best of niche boozy Leathery Gourmands.