BDK Parfums

312 Saint Honoré is a fragrance that exudes timeless elegance. Created with meticulous craftsmanship and a dedication to quality, this exquisite scent has been carefully curated for the discerning fragrance connoisseur.

She’s getting ready. It’s a beautiful day. The sky is blue. She puts her naked foot on the floor and like a dancer, travels the distance of the mirrored hallway to the dressing table. It’s one of her favourite spots. She likes getting pretty there. There are only flowers from the garden, and both her hands, fresh and clean, which seem to spin around them. Her right hand, agile and light, grabs her powder, then a bottle of perfume. Her left hand clutches eye shadow and nude lipstick. She then moves on to the closet, where she picks a light dress and fixes a rebel strap. She slides on pair of heels and fastens a belt around her waist. Just like every morning, she walks towards her balcony full of flowers. It’s on the 4th floor and overlooks the gardens of Palais Royal. She is happy and thinks of her day ahead, smiling.

Top Notes: Pear, Blackcurrant, Strawberry
Heart Notes: Rose of Turkey, Sambac Jasmine, Lorenox
Base Notes: Musk, Cedar, Amber

Olfactory Description: Floral, Green, Musky

Leaving Paris, heading south, I reach the Cap d’Antibes. It’s here in this white house that I find those forgotten feelings again, of the breeze that freshens the veranda, of the warmth of the steps leading to the garden, and of the turquoise water gleaming in the pool. I lie down under the lemon trees, in the shade, and scan the blue sky, where a few clouds drift, lost. The song of the cicadas is slowly replaced by laughter. The sun’s rays stroke my face, and I am soothed; seduced by the sweetness of summer.

Moroccan Neroli, Italian Mandarin, Italian Lemon, Fig, Moroccan Orange Blossom Absolute Jasmine, Strawberry, Eucalyptus, Everlasting Flower Absolute, Patchouli from Indonesia, Vetiver from Haiti, Tonka Bean Absolute

It’s the Indian summer, when the hot days are over and the sweet freshness of the evening begins to fall. A sensual elixir marked with white and beige hues, a pure representation of contemporary sensuality. The perfume evolves through the monochromatic style of Rothko where materials are dancing in circle one after another one. The leather is stripped down, dusted of any impurities, made it white and pure. The green notes embrace passionately while musk and bergamot push to the skies of Italy.

Top Notes: Mandarin, Bergamot, Pineapple
Heart Notes: Pink Berries, White Suede, Sandalwood
Base Notes: Vanilla, Birch Oil, White Musk, Grey Musk

Olfactory Description: Citrusy, Vanilla, Musky Leather

French Bouquet is a homage to the legacy of French perfumes in the 1970s. It showcases authentic Parisian sophistication and the capital's passion-filled nights, embodying the ultimate in French elegance. Created by Amélie Bourgeois (Flair), French Bouquet is a traditional chypre in which bergamot, rose, jasmine, oak moss and musk are revealed and sublimated by aldehydes. Their slightly oily and metallic potency gives a powdery appeal, as well as whitens and brightens the flowers in the chypre accord. This fragrance is the quintessence of French perfume, said Vesa Kalho, Beauty Buyer at Harrods.

Top Notes: Aldehyde C12, Coriander, Bergamot from Italy
Heart Notes: Rose from Morocco, Jasmine from India, Orange Blossom from Tunisia
Base Notes: Labdanum from Spain, Tobacco from Cuba, Vetiver from Haiti, Patchouli from Indonesia, Violet, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean

Olfactory Description: Chypre, Floral, Aldehydic

Quai Saint-Bernard, near the Jardin des Plantes, the first couples arrive at the Tino-Rossi garden. As the night falls, the number of dancers increases and the bleachers fill up. Under the silver moon and the lights of the tourist barges that criss-cross the quay a few metres away, the bodies mingle to the rhythm of the music. It is then that two glances cross paths. A discreet invitation brings them to the centre of the track. As if they were carried away, they dance in the heat of the night. From this hand-to-hand seduction punctuated by knowing smiles, they end up slipping away to give free flow to more carnal desires. In the early morning, the sheets give off a scent of sleepless nights, mischievous and lascivious embraces.

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

Concentrated at 30%, Gris Charnel Extrait reveals the intensity of the original signature to extract a richer and more faceted version. A new creation, where the woody essence of patchouli is invited and brings depth to the sandalwood and tonka bean that reveal themselves more textured and warm. Voluptuous, vanilla underlines this trail with an ambery and smoked roundness. At the top, the freshness and vibrant cardamom combines with the delicacy of a fig with green and fruity accents. A bright opening that illuminates the opulent note of the fragrance.

"Gris Charnel Extrait magnifies for me this Parisian sensuality already present in Gris Charnel. Parisian sensuality is expressed in many ways. I find it fascinating to be able to imagine all forms of sensuality through the eyes of Parisians. Everyone has their own definition and lives it with a fascinating freedom" David Benedek

Gris Charnel Extrait Fragrance Notes: 

• Cardamom essence
• Black tea extract
• Fig accord
• Absolute iris from Morocco
• Cistus essence
• Bourbon vetiver from Madagascar
• Patchouli essence from Indonesia
• Vanilla absolute from Madagascar
• Sandalwood essence
• Cedar essence from United States
• Tonka bean absolute

In this garden of the sumptuous Palais Royal, out of sight, the pages of a book are slowly turning. Intrigued, a silhouette advances to start the conversation. It is there, at the end of the afternoon, sitting on a bench in front of a sumptuous bed of roses with a scent mixed with sand, where they meet. Carefree of the time that passes, reality ends up catching them. The guard’s keys come to close the garden doors...

Top Notes: Cardamom from Guatemala, Nutmeg from Indonesia, Cumin
Heart Notes: Absolute of Rose from Turkey, Rose Oxide, Hot Sand Accord
Base Notes: Sandalwood from Australia, Absolute of Tonka Bean, Ambroxan, Musk

Olfactory Description: Floral, Warm, Spicy

Just like every night, Madam is getting ready in her office. She won’t have time to go back home. She freshens up, touches her make-up: red velour lipstick sometimes Bordeaux depending on her mood. She brushes her hair and takes out her necklace from her purse. Her white shirt slightly open highlights her inviting curves. She adds a bit more black to her eyes. She slams the front door as her heels strides on the sidewalk. Just like every Thursdays, she’s going to the cabaret Place de la Concorde. Madam has high hopes like every night. She likes people; she loves life. She finds a stool at the bar and orders a whiskey with ice before lighting her cigarette. In the darkness, she makes out a silhouette in front of her. She turns to the side. It’s him. It’s always him. Their path often cross but they never speak. She smiles, gets up and goes dancing. Alone. Men line up for her attention, she politely replies. Madam is chic, she responds. Close to 2am while a dandy looking men catches her eyes and invites her to dance. She abides but only for a short period, she leans in says she has to go home. She likes him but the morning is soon approaching. She leaves after whispering these words in his ears... « Not tonight ».

Top Notes: Black pepper, Ginger, Mandarin
Heart Notes: Moroccan jasmine, Quince chutney, Orange blossom
Base Notes: Cashmeran, Patchouli of Singapour, Amber Wood

Olfactory Description: Fruity, Spicy, Woody

Like its original signature, Pas ce Soir Extrait evokes the Parisian mystery and sensuality. Concentrated at 30%, this more faceted creation is addictive and gourmand. Cocoa blends with the spicy freshness of black pepper and ginger. The voluptuous notes of peach complement the fruity sweetness of quince chutney and orange blossom. At the base, the essence of patchouli and vanilla bring power and depth. An intoxicating trail of floral and fruity accents.

Pas Ce Soir Extrait Fragrance Notes: 

• Top notes: Black pepper essence, Ginger essence, Cocoa extract, Pear, Tangerine
• Heart notes: Jasmine absolute from Morocco, Quince chutney, Orange blossom
• Base notes: Patchouli from Indonesia, Benzoin, Cashmeran, Vanilla, Ambroxan

At nightfall, the sky becomes misty letting the red light of the mill glimpsing through the window. The horns sound and the spirit of celebration comes to the city. In front of her mirror, she’s getting ready and doing her makeup. It’s time for beauty to go on stage. She goes toward her wardrobe, inspired by that tuxedo that will enhance her bodylines. It is the Parisian glam, she knows it well, the trends too. Her bohemian style and erotic energy leaves indelible footprints on the streets. She is Pigalle, beautiful and mysterious...

Top Notes: Bergamot from Italy, Cherry Accord, Pink Berries
Heart Notes: Black Vanilla, Heliotrope
Base Notes: Ambroxan, Cashmeran, Tonka Bean, Labdanum, White Musk

Olfactory Description: Fruity, Ambery, Spicy

Late afternoon on the rocks of the Isle of Beauty. The silver sea glimmers under the fading light. Our last swim was barely an hour ago and I can still taste the salt on my skin. The waves are subsiding little by little, and the moon, discreet, is rising in the sky as the red sun sets. On the way home, the scent of the fig trees perfumes the early evening and the fresh, clear sea air already signals the wistfulness of the end of summer.

Top Notes: Essence of Italian Bergamot, Grapefruit, Salted Accord
Heart Notes: Orange Blossom Absolute from Tunisia, Ylang-Ylang Essence from Madagascar, Galbanum Essence from Iran
Base Notes: Ambroxan, Cashmeran, Timbersilk, White Musk

Olfactory Description: Fresh, Airy, Marine

A dense and potent elixir that pays tribute to the most famous of all flowers used in perfumery. David Benedek chose to work with rose in a different manner in order to unveil its atypical facets. Tabac Rose is a fragrance that expresses textures, highlighting oriental and mysterious sensuality depicted in layers of pink, purple and plum shades. Opulent addictive tobacco, boosted by delectable plum and chocolate join forces with the majestic Turkish rose. IFF perfumer Julien Rasquinet brought contrast by adding spicy notes of pink pepper and cinnamon. The sweet voluptuousness is prolonged thanks to the deep and mystical notes of patchouli and labdanum.

Top Notes: Pink pepper from Madagascar, Plum Accord, Lemon from Italy
Heart Notes: Rose from Turkey, Cinnamon from Madagascar, Chocolate Accord
Base Notes: Tobacco Absolute from the Balkans, Patchouli oil from Indonesia, Labdanum resin from Spain

Olfactory Description: Chypre, Floral, Indulgent

Nonchalant, she walks with regular strides. Her headpiece and the swing of her hips are well rehearsed. She doesn’t want to seem to pretty in her white headdress. Sovereign, she faints ignorance while passer-by’s stares cover the light coloured turban that unfolds in a corolla. Her frail silhouette sways proudly under the weight of this crown of sunshine: the envy of all flowers.

Top Notes: Pink Peppercorn, Geranium of Egypt
Heart Notes: Tuberose of India, Ylang Ylang of Comoros, Sambac Jasmine, Iris, Jasmine of Egypt
Base Notes: Cashmeran, Sandalwood, Incense of Somalia, Vanilla of Madagascar, Patchouli of Singapour, Benzoin of Sumatra, Cypress

Olfactory Description: Floral, Solar, Woody

Exalted vanilla leather. 2 - Tuberose, jasmine and orange blossom merge in sensuality. 3 - White flower elixir accompanied by a precious vanilla pod from Madagascar. 4 - Smoky and woody leather accords reconstructed from oak wood essence and patchouli.

Crafted by the renowned Dominique Ropion, this fragrance is a homage to the allure of Madagascar vanilla, seamlessly blended with an exquisite white floral bouquet. Its heart features the richness of Indian tuberose, the elegance of Egyptian jasmine, and the vibrant touch of orange flower absolute.

David Benedek, the creator of BDK Parfums, draws inspiration from a Parisian fashion show, collaborating with a student from École des Arts Décoratifs to capture the essence of gourmand sensuality. His encounter with Ropion further refined this unique vanilla note, resulting in a fragrance that’s both mysterious and audacious.

Vanille Leather, a unisex Amber Floral scent, is the embodiment of luxury and versatility. Launched in 2023, it opens with the subtle notes of Violet and Pink Pepper, leading to a floral heart of Jasmine, Tuberose, and Orange Blossom. The journey concludes with a profound base of Vanilla, Orris, Benzoin, Leather, Oak, and Patchouli, making it not just a perfume, but an olfactory masterpiece.

Fragrance Notes: 

• Top notes: Pink berries, Violet accord.
• Heart notes: Tuberose absolute from India, Jasmine absolute from Egypt
• Orange blossom absolute.
• Dry down: Vanilla from Madagascar, Patchouli from Indonesia, Oakwood Leather accord, Iris, Resinoid benzoin.

Tonka bean is an ingredient full of contrasts, sometimes reminiscent of vanilla leather, sometimes of almonds, sometimes even revealing chocolatey facets. BDK Parfums Velvet Tonka is characterized by its trilogy of tonka bean, orange blossom and almond. When worn on the skin, it coats it like an oriental delicacy dusted with icing sugar. The balmy tonka bean is adorned with almonds and rose petals for a velvety touch, and with a hint of tobacco absolute to give it a honeyed feel. In the base, addictive notes of milky amyris wood unfurl, enhanced by ambroxan and vanilla absolute for an unparalleled velvetiness and sensuality. Velvet Tonka is a tribute to the Moroccan origins of founder David Benedek and to the iconography associated with the region through its flavors and its landscapes, like a sweet, indulgent breeze coming straight from the Atlas Mountains.

Notes: 

Orange blossom, Almond, Rose absolute, Tobacco absolute from the Balkans, Tonka bean absolute, Vanilla absolute from Madagascar, Amyris wood essence, Amber woods

"I imagined a garden of orange trees in Capri, a garden of abundance overlooking the Faraglioni, thousand-year-old rocks eroded by the wind, the rain and the sea. When the sun is barely down, this garden takes on an air of honeyed sweetness."

"When I first discovered Capri, I had the strange and fascinating sensation that time had stopped. Walking on the heights of the island, under the light of the setting sun, I could see sumptuous villas. In their alleys, the bigaradiers give off their fragrant scent. For me, it is like a solar joy, between optimism and serenity. This new creation from the Collection Azur is an invitation to live the dolce vita." David Benedek

Villa Neroli Fragrance Notes: 

• Verdelli lemon from Calabria
• Neroli essence from Tunisia
• Petit-grain essence from Paragual
• Orange blossom absolute from Morocco
• Rose absolute from Bulgaria
• Vanilla absolute from Madagascar
• Vetiver from Madagascar
• Patchouli from Sulawesi
• Labdanum resinoide from Spain

He walks along the long wooded pathway and a strange light shimmering with gold appears. Suddenly, the skies darkens, rainfall drops on his skin pushed by a slight breeze. Silhouettes form behind him and he realises he’s being followed. A sweet and melodious chant almost surreal emerges. Behind this wall of Jasmine flowers is a fairy. She is laying on the water, her golden hair caressing the stream. He is fascinated and approaches her to collect drops of this precious elixir. But before night falls, he must leave. These woods are as gorgeous as they are mysterious.

Top Notes: Plum, Pear
Heart Notes: Jasmine of Egypt, Sambac Jasmine, Rose of Turkey, Dhavanam
Base Notes: Incense of Somalia, Vanilla of Madagascar, Patchouli of Indonesia, Labdanum of Spain, Cypriol Nagarmotha of India

Olfactory Description: Oriental, Warm, Woody