The Cobra & The Canary

Gris Charnel by BDK Parfums is a modern icon of Parisian sensuality—smooth, mysterious, and effortlessly chic. Opening with fig, black tea, and cardamom, it immediately feels warm yet refined. The heart introduces elegant iris and bourbon vetiver, while Indian sandalwood and tonka bean create a creamy, addictive drydown. Sophisticated and intimate, Gris Charnel is the scent of quiet confidence and understated luxury.

How it smells
It smells like drinking a creamy chai tea while wrapped in cashmere on a cool evening. The fig adds a soft fruity sweetness, black tea gives a dark aromatic edge, and cardamom adds spice. As it develops, the iris creates a velvety powdery texture while sandalwood and tonka bean make it smooth, warm, and deeply comforting. Elegant, cozy, and incredibly addictive.

Fragrance Notes: 

Top Notes: Fig, Black Tea, Cardamom Essence
Heart Notes: Absolute of Iris, Bourbon Vetiver
Base Notes: Sandalwood from India, Absolute of Tonka Bean

Olfactory Description: Woody, Spicy, Powdery

Gris Charnel Extrait by BDK Parfums is a richer, deeper, and more sensual interpretation of the beloved original. Concentrated at 30%, this extrait intensifies the signature fig, black tea, and cardamom opening while introducing darker woods, smoky vanilla, and patchouli for added depth. Creamy sandalwood and tonka bean remain at the heart of its addictive identity, creating a fragrance that feels luxurious, magnetic, and unmistakably refined.

How it smells
It smells like warm chai tea and creamy woods dressed in evening elegance. The opening gives spicy cardamom, soft fig sweetness, and aromatic black tea. As it develops, iris adds a velvety texture while cistus creates a resinous warmth. In the drydown, sandalwood, vanilla, tonka bean, cedar, and patchouli become smooth, rich, and seductive. Compared to the original, it is darker, denser, and more powerful with a more sensual trail.

Fragrance Notes: 

Top Notes: Cardamom, Black Tea, Fig
Heart Notes: Moroccan Iris, Cistus, Madagascan Bourbon Vetiver
Base Notes: Indonesian Patchouli, Madagascan Vanilla, Sandalwood, Cedar, Tonka Bean 

Erba Pura Magica is a radiant and addictive reinterpretation of the iconic Erba Pura DNA—richer, smoother, and more indulgent. Created by master perfumer Christian Provenzano, this fragrance elevates the signature fruity-musky profile with a deeper, more sensual twist.

A vibrant blend of citrus and luscious fruits opens the composition, immediately bright and uplifting. As it evolves, balsamic warmth and soft florals add elegance, while the base reveals a luxurious fusion of caramel, amber, musk, and woods—creating a scent that feels both playful and refined.

Magnetic, smooth, and unmistakably luxurious, Erba Pura Magica is designed for those who want a bolder, sweeter, more addictive version of a crowd-favorite profile.

How It Smells

Erba Pura Magica opens with a burst of juicy fruits and sparkling citrus—bright, sweet, and immediately attention-grabbing.

Very quickly, what sets it apart appears: a creamy caramel warmth that blends into the fruits, making the scent feel richer and more indulgent than the original.

As it dries down, it becomes smooth, musky, and slightly woody, with amber and cedar adding depth while keeping the fragrance soft and wearable.

Fragrance Notes: 

• Top Notes: Jasmine, Bergamot, Lemon, Fruity notes
• Heart Notes: Balsamic, Orris
• Dry Down: Amber, Musk, Caramel, Cedarwood

A soft white veil of violet, iris and vanilla. Xerjoff Casamorati Dama Bianca is a delicate, ethereal Eau de Parfum that embodies elegance, softness and timeless femininity. Luminous citrus, powdery florals and creamy vanilla come together in a scent that feels graceful, romantic and refined.

The Story

Inspired by the romantic spirit of classic Italian perfumery, Dama Bianca ("the white lady") belongs to Casamorati, the Xerjoff line that honours the historic C. Casamorati perfume factory of Bologna, founded in 1888. It is a modern classic, soft, romantic and effortlessly sophisticated.

Read the full story of Casamorati 1888: from a Bologna perfume factory loved by Queen Margherita of Savoy to Xerjoff's 2009 revival.

How It Smells

Opening
Light, airy and slightly citrusy, with kumquat and lime lending a clean, elegant brightness.

Heart
Powdery and floral, led by violet and iris with jasmine, lilac and lily of the valley, giving a smooth, almost silky texture that is never sharp.

Dry Down
Creamy, warm and gently sweet: vanilla and white musk wrap everything in a cosy, delicate finish, while a subtle malt note adds a distinctive, slightly fluffy sweetness. Sandalwood and cedar give it quiet depth.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Lime
• Kumquat
• Italian Iris

Heart

• Egyptian Jasmine
• Lily of the Valley
• Violet
• Lilac

Base

• Sandalwood
• Cedar
• Vanilla
• Ambrette
• White Musk
• Malt

Fragrance Profile

Powdery · White Floral · Vanilla · Musky

Berlin's electric creative spirit, bottled as blueberry and bamboo. Vilhelm Parfumerie Poets of Berlin is a bold, magnetic Eau de Parfum in which juicy blueberry meets sparkling lemon, creamy vanilla, green bamboo, soft orris and earthy vetiver. Modern, expressive and effortlessly cool, it is sweet yet refined and vibrant yet sophisticated. It was composed by perfumer Jérôme Epinette.

The Story

The fragrance is inspired by the creative energy of Berlin and is a tribute to David Bowie, drawn to the city during his productive years there in the 1970s, with the idea of constant creative movement. Vilhelm Parfumerie has a Swedish name and New York roots, and its fragrances are created in Paris.

How It Smells

Opening
A striking burst of blueberry and lemon, juicy, tart and unexpected.

Heart
Smooth vanilla appears quickly, giving a blueberry-pastry effect to some noses, while bamboo and orris keep it airy and elegant.

Dry Down
Vetiver and sandalwood add woody depth and balance. The overall effect is fruity, creamy, green and sophisticated.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Blueberry
• Lemon

Heart

• Bamboo
• Green Wild Orris

Base

• Vanilla
• Sandalwood
• Vetiver

Fragrance Profile

Fruity · Gourmand · Green · Woody

The Italian gentleman, fresh from the barber's chair. Xerjoff Casamorati Mefisto Gentiluomo is a refined interpretation of the classic Italian gentleman: clean, elegant and effortlessly sophisticated. Fresh citrus, aromatic lavender and powdery florals feel timeless yet modern.

The Story

Inspired by traditional Italian barbershops, the fragrance traces back to 1888 and the historic C. Casamorati perfume factory of Bologna, which the Xerjoff Casamorati line honours. It is the essence of classic refinement, fresh, smooth and impeccably elegant.

Read the full story of Casamorati 1888: from a Bologna perfume factory loved by Queen Margherita of Savoy to Xerjoff's 2009 revival.

How It Smells

Opening
Very fresh and clean, with sparkling citrus and lavender giving a crisp, just-showered feeling.

Heart
Soft, powdery and slightly floral: iris, rose and violet create a smooth, almost silky texture that feels refined and airy.

Dry Down
Clean, musky and lightly woody, with a subtle warmth from amber and cedar that keeps it balanced. The impression is of a luxury barbershop of fresh citrus, soft florals and clean musk.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Bergamot
• Lemon
• Grapefruit
• Lavender

Heart

• Iris
• Rose
• Violet

Base

• Amber
• Cedarwood
• Musk

Fragrance Profile

Citrus · Aromatic · Fougere · Powdery · Musky

An endless Italian summer, the golden heart of the season. Ultima Storia by Thomas De Monaco is an endless Italian summer captured in scent: dark citrus, creamy almond, roasted coffee, ripe pear, soft orris and refined leather melting into a luminous, joyful and sensual composition. Elegant freshness with unforgettable depth.

The Story

The house presents Ultima Storia as the golden heart of summer, Il Cuore d'Estate, a citrus fragrance built on Italian citrus oils, and as a souvenir of joy and light. Thomas De Monaco and perfumer Maurus Bachmann created it as a devotion to Italy.

How It Smells

Opening
Citron Noir, a darker, richer citrus that feels sun-dried rather than sharp, glows with creamy almond and roasted coffee. The first impression is bright yet sensual, like Mediterranean sunlight with depth.

Heart
Juicy pear and elegant orris bloom into a soft, velvety heart, while clearwood adds modern woody smoothness and balances the gourmand touches with clean refinement.

Dry Down
Saffiano leather, talcum and linen create a crisp yet sensual finish: warm, fresh, powdery and expensive all at once.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Citron Noir
• Almond
• Roasted Coffee

Heart

• Pear
• Orris
• Clearwood

Base

• Saffiano Leather
• Talcum
• Linen

Fragrance Profile

Citrus · Gourmand · Leather · Powdery

Vanilla with attitude. Vanille Leather by BDK Parfums is a bold, sensual tribute to Madagascan vanilla, deepened with white florals, suede-like leather and smoky woods. Pink pepper and violet open with elegance before a rich heart of tuberose, jasmine and orange blossom, settling into a warm, mysterious trail of vanilla, patchouli, oakwood, leather, orris and benzoin. The house credits perfumer Dominique Ropion.

The Story

BDK Parfums built Vanille Leather around the seduction of vanilla and leather, a gourmand-leather Eau de Parfum that treats Madagascan vanilla as the star and surrounds it with floral richness and dark, resinous depth. Sweet, but never childish; sexy, but still elegant.

How It Smells

Opening
A spicy floral brightness: pink pepper and violet, like white flowers in the air.

Heart
Rich and voluptuous as Indian tuberose absolute, Egyptian jasmine absolute and orange blossom absolute unfurl.

Dry Down
Creamy Madagascan vanilla, like vanilla draped over soft leather gloves, warm and smooth, with oakwood, Indonesian patchouli, a leather accord, orris and benzoin resinoid adding depth and sensuality.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Pink Pepper
• Violet Accord

Heart

• Tuberose Absolute (India)
• Jasmine Absolute (Egypt)
• Orange Blossom Absolute

Base

• Vanilla (Madagascar)
• Patchouli (Indonesia)
• Oakwood
• Leather Accord
• Orris
• Benzoin Resinoid

Fragrance Profile

Gourmand · Leather · White Floral · Vanilla

A quiet presence that lingers like a cherished thought. Raphael by Sora Dora is a refined woody floral musk extrait: soft, intimate and effortlessly elegant. Created by perfumer Margaux Le Paih-Guérin, it sets powdery florals against fresh spice and a warm, skin-like musky base.

The Story

Released in 2026, Raphael is Sora Dora's most subdued launch, a fragrance meant to sit close to the skin rather than announce itself, built on understated materials and suited to everyday life. It honors Raphaël, a coal miner, evoking a lasting personal presence through scent. Elegant without being overpowering, it is a sophisticated unisex fragrance with a quiet sensuality.

How It Smells

Opening
Rhubarb lends a crisp, slightly tart fruity brightness, with pink pepper and cardamom adding delicate spice.

Heart
Iris is the defining character, giving a smooth, powdery texture complemented by creamy magnolia, honeysuckle and a subtle touch of nutmeg.

Dry Down
White musk and cashmeran form a soft skin scent, vanilla adds creaminess rather than heavy sweetness, and cedar, vetiver, patchouli and ambroxan give polished woody structure.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Cardamom
• Pink Pepper
• Rhubarb

Heart

• Nutmeg
• Magnolia
• Honeysuckle
• Iris

Base

• Haitian Vetiver
• Vanilla
• White Musk
• Atlas Cedar
• Virginia Cedar
• Cashmeran
• Patchouli
• Ambroxan

Fragrance Profile

Woody · Floral · Musky · Powdery

Dark elegance with irresistible magnetism. Raw Gold by Thomas De Monaco is decadence captured in scent: boozy davana, velvety orris, smoky woods, supple suede, glowing vanilla and precious resins. Created by perfumer Maurus Bachmann, it feels bold, sensual and unmistakably luxurious.

The Story

Thomas De Monaco, a creative director and photographer whose perfumes are made in Zurich, calls Raw Gold a bold anthem of eternal youth, a scent that moves between innocence and temptation, where desire is dominant.

How It Smells

Opening
Davana, cedarwood and orris open rich and intoxicating: boozy, golden and sensual, like warm liqueur poured over polished wood, with a soft powdery elegance from the orris. It is bold from the first spray, yet refined.

Heart
Patchouli, gaiac wood and suede create a smoky, leathery heart with a velvety softness, a seductive contrast between earthy depth and luxurious smoothness that gives Raw Gold its signature charisma.

Dry Down
Vanilla, saffron, benzoin and oud melt into a resinous golden base. It smells expensive, magnetic and deeply sophisticated, with a touch of danger.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Davana Oil
• Cedarwood
• Orris Absolute

Heart

• Patchouli
• Gaiac Wood
• Suede

Base

• Vanilla Absolute
• Saffron
• Laos Oud Oil
• Benzoin

Fragrance Profile

Amber · Boozy · Leather · Oud

The fragrance unfolds around the milky, textured richness of a creamy, precious sandalwood. At the top, a spicy spark of ginger and cinnamon bark is delicately dusted with saffron. Then, the floral heart of iris unfolds, echoing the intimate caress of fabric against the skin, enveloped in vanilla, tonka bean, and the profound warmth of benzoin tears. In the base, sandalwood and musks carry and extend the trail with gentle intensity. Like a precious thread of silk, Stellar Silk lays a veil of sensuality across the skin. A fragrance of passion, it radiates as a luminous halo, balancing depth and lightness to create an enduring, timeless elegance.
Around the silk, a universe of luxury emerges, defined by a noble material exploring with subtlety the porous boundaries between masculine and feminine wardrobes. The softness and delicacy of the fabric flirt with the sensuality of evening gowns, evoking Haute Couture silhouettes where creative freedom blurs boundaries, reminiscent of designs by Yves Saint Laurent or Valentino Garavani. In the airy, whispering rustle of muslin, an ode rises to the preciousness of a millennia-old material, noble and treasured. 

Fragrance Notes: 

Ginger, Cinnamon Bark, Orris butter, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Roasted Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Musk

A scent that doesn't ask for attention. It demands obsession. Iris Obsidian by Third Eye Fragrance is a dark, mischievous fragrance built on spicy pepper, luscious violet and a full-bodied modern leather. Luscious florals rise from silky, smoldering darkness in a very powerful, long-lasting composition.

How It Smells

Opening
A spicy statement of pink and black pepper and violet, sharpened with citrus, elemi resin and birch tar smoke.

Heart
Modern leather enriched by saffron, incense and rich orris root.

Dry Down
Dry leaf tobacco swirls through luxurious bourbon vanilla.

Fragrance Notes

• Elemi
• Pink Pepper
• Black Pepper
• Violet
• Birch Tar
• Saffron
• Orris
• Incense
• Leather
• Tobacco
• Bourbon Vanilla

Fragrance Profile

Leather · Powdery · Smoky · Dark · Powerful

Lemon-bright jasmine over spice and velvet woods. Creme Imperiale by Navitus is an alluring, addictive, captivating yet elegant signature-worthy Extrait de Parfum, created by master perfumer Julien Rasquinet with creative direction from CJ City.

The Story

The opening freshness of Sicilian lemon is balanced by the sweetness of jasmine sambac, leading to a heart of plum, iris, cypress, cinnamon, nutmeg and geranium. A unique velvet jasmine accord follows, joined by guaiacwood, cedarwood and benzoin that add depth and carry the fragrance into a sensual night.

How It Smells

Opening
Fresh and sweet-floral: Sicilian lemon with Indian jasmine sambac.

Heart
Fruity, powdery and spiced, with plum, iris, cypress, Ceylon cinnamon, nutmeg, Turkish rose and Egyptian geranium.

Dry Down
A velvet jasmine accord with guaiacwood, Virginian cedarwood and Laotian benzoin.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Sicilian Lemon
• Indian Jasmine Sambac

Heart

• Plum
• Iris
• Cypress
• Ceylon Cinnamon
• Nutmeg
• Turkish Rose
• Egyptian Geranium

Base

• Velvet Jasmine Accord
• Guaiacwood
• Laotian Benzoin
• Virginian Cedarwood

Fragrance Profile

White Floral · Spicy · Woody · Fruity

Santal Austral is a refined and addictive fragrance where creamy Australian sandalwood meets velvety iris, warm tonka bean, and glowing benzoin resin. Soft yet powerful, this modern composition wraps the skin in woody warmth and understated luxury. Sophisticated, sensual, and timeless, Santal Austral is the perfect sandalwood for those who appreciate elegance without excess.

How It Smells

It opens with smooth Australian sandalwood—creamy, milky, and polished. The heart reveals iris, adding a powdery, elegant softness that lifts the woods. In the base, tonka bean and benzoin create warm vanilla-like sweetness and resinous depth. The overall effect is creamy, woody, slightly powdery, and beautifully comforting with strong sophistication.

Fragrance Notes: 

Iris, sandalwood, tonka bean, benzoin

A tribute to one of Asia's most cherished staples, White Rice captures the comforting aroma of freshly steamed rice. Simple yet deeply evocative, this fragrance celebrates warmth, familiarity, and the beauty found in everyday rituals. Soft, clean, and minimalist, it transforms a humble grain into an elegant olfactory experience.

How It Smells

White Rice opens with the aroma of warm steamed rice, remarkably realistic and comforting. The scent is soft and airy rather than sweet, with delicate milky nuances that create the impression of freshly cooked rice still releasing steam from the bowl.

As it develops, subtle floral and creamy facets emerge, adding refinement without taking away from the fragrance's minimalist character. The dry down becomes smooth, skin-like, and gently musky, creating a cozy "your skin but better" effect.

Fragrance Notes: 

Rice, Pandan, Orris, Jasmine, Tonka Bean, White Musk

White Pearl by THOO is oceanic elegance wrapped in luxury. Luminous ylang-ylang, sparkling pink pepper, velvety rose, soft iris, creamy tonka bean, salty marine notes, and glowing ambergris create a fragrance that feels radiant, refined, and unforgettable. Pure sophistication with a coastal glow.

How It Smells

White Pearl opens luminous, airy, and immediately elegant with a refined blend of ylang-ylang, pink pepper, and cardamom. The first impression feels radiant and polished—soft tropical floral creaminess touched by sparkling spice. It smells sophisticated, clean, and quietly luxurious from the first spray.

As it develops, the fragrance becomes smoother and more graceful. Rose, iris, and tonka bean create a silky floral-powdery heart with gentle warmth. The iris gives a soft cosmetic elegance, while tonka adds creamy sweetness. This stage feels polished, feminine-leaning unisex, and beautifully refined.

The dry down is fresh, sensual, and distinctive with marine notes and ambergris. This creates a salty skin effect—like warm skin after time near the ocean—blended with smooth floral warmth. It smells expensive, airy, and highly memorable

Fragrance Notes: 

• Top Notes: Ylang ylang, pink pepper, cardamom 
• Heart Notes: Rose, iris, tonka bean
• Dry Down: Marine notes, ambergris

Olfactory Family: Salty Iridescent