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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 

An olfactory journey into Arabian luxury. Liwa by Widian sets golden saffron, luminous jasmine and bergamot over warm amber wood, then settles into sandalwood, patchouli, vetiver and smoky oud incense. Rich, elegant and deeply captivating, it is boldly refined.

The Story

Liwa is an extrait de parfum from Widian, the Abu Dhabi-based house that builds its perfumes around the oud, amber, incense and rare flowers of the Arabian world. It has a regal Middle Eastern character, but one that is refined and modern rather than overpowering.

How It Smells

Opening
Rich, mysterious and immediately luxurious. Saffron, jasmine, bergamot and artemisia give a spicy-floral radiance, golden saffron meeting smooth jasmine and aromatic herbs, exotic, polished and very high-end.

Heart
Amber wood, white flowers and geranium form a warm, elegant heart, silky and opulent, balancing floral softness with glowing amber richness.

Dry Down
Cedarwood, patchouli, sandalwood, vetiver and oud incense settle into a smoky, resinous, woody base.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Jasmine
• Saffron
• Bergamot
• Artemisia

Heart

• Amber Wood
• White Flowers
• Geranium

Base

• Cedarwood
• Patchouli
• Sandalwood
• Vetiver
• Oud Incense

Fragrance Profile

Amber · Floral · Oud · Woody · Spicy

Old-world French polish, effortlessly worn. The Original is the iconic fragrance that launched the legend of Eight & Bob: a timeless scent of effortless sophistication and refined masculinity, blending citrus freshness, spice and smooth woods into a classic signature. Polished, versatile and undeniably upscale, it is luxury in its most understated form.

The Story

The Original is inspired by the private composition of Albert Fouquet, a perfume enthusiast of elite French society in the early twentieth century who blended scents for his own use. In 1937, on the Riviera, an American student, the young John F. Kennedy, admired his scent and asked for a sample; he later wrote back for eight more, plus one for "Bob", and the bottles became known as Eight & Bob.

How It Smells

Opening
Crisp citrus freshness and aromatic herbs, with cardamom and pink pepper, give an immediately polished feeling.

Heart
Soft spice, violet leaves, labdanum and dried wood emerge, warm and refined without becoming heavy.

Dry Down
Smooth sandalwood, vetiver and amber settle into a warm, composed masculinity. Think of a freshly pressed white shirt, luxury leather seats, a tailored jacket and old-money confidence.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Cardamom
• Lemon
• Pink Pepper

Heart

• Dried Wood
• Labdanum
• Violet Leaves

Base

• Amber
• Sandalwood
• Vetiver

Fragrance Profile

Aromatic · Spicy · Woody · Citrus

From Oman to Cuba, along the Tropic of Cancer. Opus XIV Royal Tobacco by Amouage joins radiant frankincense to rich tobacco absolute, liquorice, vanilla, myrrh and oud. Regal, dark and complex, it is widely regarded as one of the great tobacco fragrances in modern niche perfumery.

The Story

Released in 2022 as part of the Library Collection and created by perfumer Cécile Zarokian, Opus XIV links Omani frankincense with Cuban tobacco traditions. Amouage describes it as a fragrant journey from Oman to Cuba, with a frankincense and tobacco accord that bursts alive; it also nods to El Lector, the readers who entertained cigar-factory workers with novels.

How It Smells

Opening
Radiant frankincense, cardamom, elemi, anise, basil and bergamot: fresh, spicy, resinous and immediately arresting.

Heart
Tobacco absolute and liquorice root form the core, warmed by fenugreek, lavender, orange blossom, osmanthus and rose for sweetness and complexity.

Dry Down
Vanilla, myrrh, benzoin, oud, birch tar, tonka bean, vetiver, guaiac wood and musks create a smoky, resinous, creamy finish, dark, sweet, spicy and extraordinarily rich.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Frankincense Oil
• Elemi
• Cardamom
• Anise
• Basil
• Bergamot

Heart

• Tobacco Absolute
• Liquorice Root
• Lavender
• Prunol
• Fenugreek
• Orange Blossom
• Osmanthus
• Rose

Base

• Frankincense Resinoid
• Peru Balsam
• Benzoin
• Labdanum
• Myrrh
• Birch Tar
• Tonka Bean
• Madagascar Vanilla
• Vetiver
• Guaiac Wood
• Oud Assam
• Musks

Fragrance Profile

Tobacco · Resinous · Spicy · Smoky · Sweet

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

The joyful resonance of sound and light. Gong by Floraïku Paris is a luminous, playful eau de parfum that opens with bright yuzu and mandarin, turns warm and gently spiced, and rests on sandalwood, amber and smooth woods. Modern, radiant and effortlessly chic.

The Story

Floraïku Paris created Gong as a sparkling, uplifting scent inspired by the resonance of sound and light, and retailers describe it as a tribute to the ritual sounds of a Buddhist temple. Despite a smoky, incense-like depth, it contains no agarwood: that depth comes from guaiac wood, amber and benzoin.

How It Smells

Opening
A crisp, mouthwatering burst of yuzu and Italian mandarin with pink pepper, bright and uplifting.

Heart
Turns warm and spiced, with black pepper, clove, Siam benzoin and a sweet, cookie-like dorayaki accord.

Dry Down
Vetiver, sandalwood, amber and guaiac wood, with clean musk, create a refined, skin-like warmth: happy, elegant and easy to wear.

Fragrance Notes

• Yuzu
• Italian Mandarin
• Pink Pepper
• Clove
• Black Pepper
• Dorayaki Accord
• Siam Benzoin
• Vetiver
• Sandalwood
• Amber
• Guaiac Wood
• Musk

Fragrance Profile

Woody · Spicy · Amber · Citrus · Gourmand

The ultra-luxury Exceptional Extrait of an Amouage icon. Reflection 45 Man is a creamy, powdery, woody-spicy extrait of exceptional richness: lavender, juniper and cardamom open onto iris, jasmine and neroli, and settle into deep woods and resins. Widely regarded as one of the finest masculine niche fragrances.

The Story

Released in 2021 and created by Lucas Sieuzac, Reflection 45 Man is the extrait version of the iconic Reflection Man, and carries about 45% perfume oil, the highest concentration in the Amouage line, making it richer, smoother and more complex than the original. It was matured for 10 weeks after 6 weeks of maceration and made in Oman (Batch 1).

How It Smells

Opening
Lavender, juniper berry, cardamom, clary sage, benzoin and pink pepper: fresh, spicy, aromatic and immediately upscale.

Heart
A creamy, luxurious blend of iris, jasmine, neroli, angelica, tonka bean and vanilla, giving soft floral richness and texture.

Dry Down
Frankincense, myrrh, sandalwood, cedarwood, patchouli and vetiver create deep, woody-resinous warmth. The overall effect is creamy, powdery, woody, spicy, elegant and incredibly luxurious.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Benzoin
• Pink Peppercorn
• Clary Sage
• Lavender
• Cardamom
• Juniper Berry

Heart

• Neroli
• Orris
• Jasmine
• Angelica
• Tonka Bean
• Vanilla

Base

• Vetiver
• Patchouli
• Sandalwood
• Cedarwood
• Myrrh
• Frankincense
• Opoponax

Fragrance Profile

Aromatic · Woody · Floral · Spicy · Powdery

Gothic, powdery and smoke-tinged, a night flight toward the flame. Zoologist Moth opens with a heavy dose of dark spices, settles into honeyed rose and powdery florals, and trails away over oud, guaiac wood, nagarmotha and smoke. Perfumer Tomoo Inaba composed it for Zoologist Perfumes, which released it in 2018.

The Story

Their days are spent secluded in camouflage, the intricate patterns of their wings disguising them against a coarse backdrop of bark and rock. When they finally stir, even their flight is concealed beneath the cover of night. Moonlight ripples off a delicate coating of tiny hairs as feathered antennae guide them in search of a mate, yet one temptation can lure them from their quest: should they succumb to the flame, the urge to procreate may be quashed in a wisp of smoke and a smattering of ashes. At first encounter, the rich, gothic scent of Zoologist Moth may surprise, but soon it hypnotizes. A heavy dose of dark spices jolts the senses before settling into a dusting of honey-sweet rose and powdery florals, then takes flight on an exotic journey of nagarmotha, guaiac wood and patchouli, with a smoky undertone that reminds you of the danger within the tantalizing flame.

How It Smells

Opening
Black pepper, cinnamon, clove, cumin, nutmeg and saffron sharpen a bright lemon top.

Heart
Rose, iris, heliotrope, jasmine, mimosa and muguet form a dry, powdery floral heart sweetened with honey.

Dry Down
Oud, guaiac wood, nagarmotha, patchouli, vetiver and resins sit over ambergris and musk, with smoke drifting through.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Black Pepper
• Cinnamon
• Clove
• Cumin
• Lemon
• Nutmeg
• Saffron

Heart

• Heliotrope
• Iris
• Jasmine
• Mimosa
• Muguet
• Rose

Base

• Ambergris
• Honey
• Resins
• Guaiac Wood
• Musk
• Nagarmotha
• Oud
• Patchouli
• Smoke
• Vetiver

Fragrance Profile

Warm Spicy · Oud · Powdery Floral · Smoky · Woody

A basso voice rendered in scent: bright, bitter citrus laid over a deep, earthy foundation. Basso is a unisex Eau de Parfum from Sospiro, composed by perfumer Christian Provenzano and built on contrast. Crisp grapefruit gives way to a heart of florals and resins, then to a structured base of woods, spices and earthy notes. Polished, masculine-leaning and quietly intense, it is fresh with real depth.

The Story

Sospiro draws its inspiration from classical music, and Basso takes its cue from the deep, commanding tone of a basso voice in opera. The house frames it as a powerful bass within a symphony of scents, balancing strength with softness, with fresh brightness set against rich, earthy depth. It was created by Christian Provenzano and released in 2022.

How It Smells

Opening
Bright, slightly bitter grapefruit, crisp and energetic, makes an immediate impression.

Heart
The scent turns textured and complex. Labdanum adds a resinous, slightly leathery warmth, while carnation and Mayflower bring a subtle spicy-floral edge.

Dry Down
The base settles into a woody, earthy and spicy finish. Vetiver, cedar, oakmoss and pepper, with sandalwood, nutmeg, guaiac wood, galbanum and celery seeds, form a deep, masculine structure that feels clean yet grounded.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Grapefruit

Heart

• Mayflower
• Carnation
• Labdanum

Base

• Sandalwood
• Vetiver
• Celery Seeds
• Black Pepper
• Pink Pepper
• Galbanum
• Nutmeg
• Guaiac Wood
• Oakmoss
• Cedar

Fragrance Profile

Aromatic · Woody · Spicy · Green

Polished oud, spiced and softened by creamy woods. Carved Oud by Thameen London is a sophisticated, modern oud extrait built around a rare South Indian oud. It opens with cardamom, pink pepper, cypress and cypriol, deepens into cedarwood, patchouli, iris and oud, and finishes in a smooth base of vetiver, amber, musk, sandalwood and vanilla.

The Story

Carved Oud is inspired by the artistry of ancient temple carvings and regal adornment, and by an Indian ritual of adorning a woman with perfumes and jewels in sixteen stages. The South Indian oud at its center is meant to recall the incense burned in Indian temples, lending the composition a sacred, ceremonial atmosphere.

How It Smells

Opening
Spicy and aromatic, with cardamom and pink pepper adding warmth without harshness over cypress and smoky cypriol.

Heart
The oud is polished and wearable, blended seamlessly with cedarwood, patchouli and iris rather than turning animalic or overpowering.

Dry Down
Creamy sandalwood, amber, vanilla and musk, grounded by vetiver and labdanum, leave a soft, luxurious trail of exceptional depth. Elegant and versatile, for those who want oud with sophistication rather than heaviness.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Cardamom
• Pink Pepper
• Cypriol
• Cypress Oil

Heart

• Cedarwood
• Patchouli
• Iris
• Oud

Base

• Vetiver
• Amber
• Musk
• Labdanum
• Sandalwood
• Vanilla

Fragrance Profile

Oud · Woody · Spicy · Amber

Volcanic soil, smoldering birch and a flicker of raspberry. Terroni by Orto Parisi is earth set on fire. Smoldering woods, volcanic smoke, dark resins, warm spice and sensual sweetness collide in a fragrance that feels raw, powerful and unforgettable. Fearless, magnetic and deeply primal.

The Story

Terroni was released in 2017 by Orto Parisi, the house of perfumer Alessandro Gualtieri. The house sets it in the soil, with the thought that there is something fulfilling about putting your hands in the earth and that roots shape a person's character. Its cap is tumbled gunmetal inlaid with volcanic stone, meant to evoke the beginning of the Earth, and the scent itself is spicy, smoky, slightly nutty and somewhat mysterious.

How It Smells

Opening
Dark, fiery and immediately intense, a striking blend of smoke, warm spices and a subtle fruity sweetness from raspberry. The first impression is volcanic, like burning woods, glowing embers and scorched earth with something seductive hiding underneath.

Heart
Deeper and richer. Birch, amber, benzoin and woods create a molten, smoky heart that feels resinous, earthy and powerful. The raspberry stays in the background, a mysterious sweetness that keeps the smoke from turning dry or harsh. Many wearers describe burning forest, hot stone and smoldering warmth.

Dry Down
Massive, sensual and unforgettable. Guaiac wood, vetiver, cedar, musk, patchouli, tonka and vanilla leave a warm, earthy trail that lasts for hours. It smells dangerous, magnetic and deeply artistic.

Fragrance Notes

• Raspberry
• Birch
• Benzoin
• Amber
• Guaiac Wood
• Cedar
• Vetiver
• Moss
• Patchouli
• Tonka
• Vanilla
• Musk

Fragrance Profile

Smoky · Woody · Resinous · Spicy · Earthy

Quiet confidence in its most luxurious form. Baniyas by Widian is understated luxury with undeniable presence: aromatic lavender, radiant bergamot, refined oud, polished cedar and creamy sandalwood in a fragrance that is smooth, sophisticated and effortlessly elegant.

The Story

Baniyas is an extrait de parfum from Widian's Velvet collection, an aromatic, fresh-spicy and woody scent that is fresh yet substantial, with an elegant calm from the first spray.

How It Smells

Opening
Smooth, aromatic and quietly luxurious. Lavender, bergamot and artemisia are fresh yet refined, a clean herbal brightness wrapped in soft sweetness rather than sharp citrus.

Heart
Cedarwood, geranium and oud form a sophisticated woody-floral heart. The oud is polished and subtle, not heavy or animalic, while cedar keeps the scent clean and structured; many describe it as balanced, creamy and highly wearable.

Dry Down
Warm, smooth and addictive. Patchouli, sandalwood, vetiver and evernyl create a mossy-woody base with soft sweetness, quietly powerful rather than loud.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Bergamot
• Citrus
• Fruit Notes
• Lavender
• Artemisia

Heart

• Geranium
• Cedarwood
• Oud

Base

• Patchouli
• Sandalwood
• Vetiver
• Evernyl

Fragrance Profile

Aromatic · Woody · Oud · Fresh Spicy

A Mayfair Art Deco club in 1930: gin-bright juniper over smoky vanilla and amber woods. The Architects Club by Arquiste is a refined, addictive fragrance inspired by the glamour of 1930s London and a private members club. Juniper, angelica and citrus open with crisp sophistication before melting into creamy woods, warm amber and rich vanilla. Created by perfumer Yann Vasnier and launched in 2014.

The Story

Arquiste imagines an Art Deco smoking room in Mayfair in March 1930, with velvet banquettes and Art Deco marquetry, where architects gather over martinis and cigars and are joined by London's bright young things. The fragrance pairs a cool gin-like opening with a smoky vanilla and amber woody base. Perfumer Yann Vasnier, creative direction by Carlos Huber.

How It Smells

Opening
Fresh and aromatic, with a gin-like juniper sparkle, angelica root, bitter orange, lemon, Italian bergamot, clary sage and lavender.

Heart
Pink peppercorn, pepperwood, cardamom, coriander, blackcurrant bud and iris soften the opening into silky spice and powdery elegance.

Dry Down
Cedarwood, Paraguayan wood, oak, cypriol and Haitian vetiver support vanilla absolute and amber, smooth, airy and addictive rather than overly sweet.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Juniper Berry Oil
• Angelica Root
• Bitter Orange
• Lemon
• Italian Bergamot
• French Clary Sage
• Lavender

Heart

• Pink Peppercorn
• Pepperwood
• Cardamom Seed Oil
• Coriander Seed Oil
• Blackcurrant Bud Absolute
• Iris Absolute

Base

• Paraguayan Wood
• Oak Wood Extract
• Cedarwood
• Cypriol Oil
• Haitian Vetiver
• Vanilla Absolute
• Ambermax
• Ambrettolide

Fragrance Profile

Woody · Aromatic · Vanilla · Amber

Crafted by master perfumers, Bertrand Duchaufour & Berengere Bourgarel with creative direction from Hayan Merchant, Dubai Reverie  is an uplifting blend opening with Spanish clementine, lychee, blackcurrant, Ivorian ginger, Madagascan vanilla cream, Virginian cedarwood, Haitian vetiver, white musk.

Dubai Reverie is an uplifting blend opening with Spanish clementine, lychee & blackcurrant. The heart of the fragrance invigorates with depth with Ivorian Ginger & Madagascan Vanilla Cream, followed by a clean yet classy base accord blending  Virginian Cedarwood, Haitian Vetiver, Amber & White Musk.

Fragrance Notes:

• Spanish Clementine, Lychee & Blackcurrant
• Ivorian Ginger & Madagascan Vanilla Cream
• Virginian Cedarwood, Haitian Vetiver, Amber & White Musk

A caravan of dried fruit, incense and oud crossing an endless desert. Zoologist Camel pairs rose and jasmine-infused dried fruits and sweet palm date with frankincense, myrrh, cinnamon and amber, then settles into oud, sandalwood and vanilla. Perfumer Christian Carbonnel composed it for Zoologist Perfumes in 2017.

The Story

On a trek through an unforgiving desert, starting point and destination are indistinguishable. Terracotta-hued dunes twist and writhe, their shapes ever shifting, and only the merciless sun and aloof constellations can be trusted to point the way. Weighed down by treasures, some tempting the eyes with their glittering sheen, others enticing the taste buds with exotic aromas, the camel plods toward a far-off marketplace. Water is a dream for now, the taste of sweet dates a distant memory. In Zoologist Camel, beautiful aromas of rose and jasmine-infused, succulent dried fruits are joined along the way by an alluring blend of incense, myrrh, amber and cinnamon, then met by animalistic musks and authentic oud in a rich tapestry. This sensual caravan of fragrance carries you along on the camel's long, lonely journey across the ageless desert.

How It Smells

Opening
Sticky dried fruits and palm date, glossed with rose and a thread of frankincense.

Heart
Myrrh, incense, amber and cinnamon warm the middle, with jasmine, orange blossom and cedar adding floral and woody lift.

Dry Down
Oud, sandalwood, tonka bean, vanilla and vetiver sit over musks and a civet accent for a deep, resinous finish.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Dried Fruits
• Frankincense
• Palm Date
• Rose

Heart

• Amber
• Cedar
• Cinnamon
• Incense
• Jasmine
• Myrrh
• Orange Blossom

Base

• Civet
• Musk
• Oud
• Sandalwood
• Tonka Bean
• Vanilla
• Vetiver

Fragrance Profile

Amber · Oud · Warm Spicy · Fruity

Above The Waves by Etat Libre d’Orange is a luminous and uplifting fragrance that captures the feeling of standing at the edge of the ocean, where sky and sea blend into endless possibility. Bright, airy, and effortlessly modern, it evokes a sense of freedom and calm—like sunlight dancing on water. This scent is clean yet expressive, offering a refreshing take on aquatic perfumery with a subtle artistic twist that feels both serene and energizing.

How It Smells
Fresh, breezy, and slightly salty—like ocean air on a warm day.

It opens with a crisp aquatic brightness that immediately feels clean and expansive. There’s a soft citrus sparkle in the background, adding a touch of lightness, while gentle marine notes create that “sea breeze” effect without going overly synthetic. As it settles, it becomes smoother and more skin-like, with a subtle warmth that keeps it from feeling too cold or sharp.

Fragrance Notes: 

Top notes: Bergamot, Cardamom, Incense
Heart notes: Green Maté, Ceylan, Black Tea
Base notes: Tonka Bean, Cedar, Vetiver