The Original

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 

Rainforest meets coastline in a burst of finger lime. Bohemian Lime by Goldfield & Banks is a vibrant, luxurious unisex Eau de Parfum that opens with an energising burst of citrus and coriander, then reveals aromatic greens, earthy vetiver, cedarwood and creamy Australian sandalwood. Bright yet refined, it captures freedom, freshness and effortless sophistication.

The Story

Bohemian Lime is a tribute to the carefree spirit of Byron Bay, where lush rainforest meets sparkling coastline under endless sunshine. It is built around rare Australian Finger Lime (known as Gulalung), a tropical, free-spirited citrus, grounded by vetiver, cedarwood and sandalwood for depth.

How It Smells

Opening
Bright, clean and juicy: an ultra-realistic lime zest freshness, sparkling and green, lifted by coriander.

Heart
Aromatic greens soften into airy woods and smooth, earthy vetiver.

Dry Down
Cedarwood and sandalwood add a creamy warmth that keeps it polished and luxurious.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Australian Finger Lime
• Coriander

Heart

• Aromatic Greens
• Vetiver (Haiti)

Base

• Cedarwood (Atlas, Morocco)
• Sandalwood (Australia)

Fragrance Profile

Citrus · Aromatic · Woody · Green

Earth and fire in perfect harmony. Fuego Futuro by Thomas De Monaco is the spirit of untamed freedom captured in scent: vibrant Timut pepper, green mate, sacred smoke, dry hay and smooth woods. It feels bold, meditative and powerfully refined, leaving a trail of modern mystique.

The Story

The house presents Fuego Futuro as a scent of nomadic spirit, bridging earth and fire in a meditative journey through untamed wilderness. It speaks to a wandering soul crossing wild, untouched landscapes.

How It Smells

Opening
Timut pepper, mate absolute and elemi open bold, green and intriguing: spicy, herbal and vibrant, like fresh earth, crushed leaves and bright pepper carried on cool air.

Heart
Smoked sage, hay absolute and incense create a dry aromatic heart that feels spiritual and atmospheric, evoking wilderness, fire rituals and open landscapes. It is refined smoke, not heavy or ashy.

Dry Down
Sandalwood, Alaskan cedarwood and ash settle into a warm, calming skin scent with lingering smoky woods and elegant depth.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Timut Pepper
• Mate Absolute
• Elemi

Heart

• Smoked Sage
• Hay Absolute
• Incense

Base

• Sandalwood
• Alaskan Cedarwood
• Ash

Fragrance Profile

Smoky · Spicy · Woody · Green

Clean luxury, cut with rosemary and orris. Reflection Man by Amouage is one of the best-loved masculine fragrances in niche perfumery. Released in 2007 and created by perfumer Lucas Sieuzac, it blends fresh herbs and spice, a creamy floral heart, and polished woods with soft musk. Often called "the king of clean luxury", it is elegant and endlessly wearable.

The Story

Reflection Man comes from Amouage, the house founded in Oman in 1983 that marries traditional Middle Eastern ingredients with Western perfumery technique. Its original press material described it as a sophisticated, fresh and spicy fragrance conjuring high summer by the sea, with spicy freshness balanced by warm, rounded woods and resins; the bottle takes its form from the Khanjar, Oman's traditional dagger.

How It Smells

Opening
Bright rosemary, red pepper berries and bitter orange leaves (petitgrain) are fresh, aromatic and crisp.

Heart
A creamy floral heart of neroli, orris, jasmine and ylang-ylang gives a smooth barbershop-meets-luxury effect.

Dry Down
Sandalwood, cedarwood, patchouli and vetiver create polished woody depth with soft musk, clean, creamy and elegant.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Rosemary
• Red Pepper Berries
• Bitter Orange Leaves

Heart

• Neroli
• Orris
• Jasmine
• Ylang-Ylang

Base

• Vetiver
• Patchouli
• Sandalwood
• Cedarwood

Fragrance Profile

Floral · Fresh · Woody · Spicy · Musky

Carioca Heart by Jusbox is a vibrant, sun-soaked fragrance inspired by the rhythm and energy of Rio de Janeiro. Bright, tropical, and full of life, it blends juicy fruits with soft florals and warm woods to create a scent that feels like music on skin—playful, emotional, and effortlessly addictive. Radiating warmth and joy, it captures the spirit of summer, freedom, and the sensual pulse of bossa nova.

How It Smells
Juicy, tropical, slightly creamy with a warm, sensual drydown.

It opens with an explosion of mango and pineapple—ripe, sweet, and incredibly juicy—balanced by a fresh citrus brightness. Quickly, a unique twist appears: a smooth rum accord mixed with soft florals, adding depth and a slightly boozy warmth. As it dries down, it becomes creamy and addictive, with sandalwood, vanilla, and musky ambroxan creating a glowing, skin-like finish.

• Top Notes: Lemon sfumatrice primofiore, Pineapple,  Mango Accord
• Heart Notes: Peony, Rhum Absolute, Sandalwood
• Dry Down: Vanilla extract CO2 LMR, Labdanum, Operanide, Ambroxan

Lavender, spice and leather from the cradle of perfume. Egypt by Eight & Bob is a sophisticated tribute to the mystique and grandeur of an ancient civilization: aromatic freshness, warm spice and sensual woods in an elegant unisex composition. Lavender, lemon and moss open it, cardamom and nutmeg warm the heart, and leather, patchouli and sandalwood close it.

The Story

Egypt comes from the private collection of Albert Fouquet, the perfume enthusiast behind Eight & Bob, and was inspired by his travels in Egypt, by the plants and flowers of an Egyptian friend's garden and by the essences used for thousands of years in the birthplace of perfume. The house itself dates to 1937, when a young American student asked Fouquet for samples, including "one for Bob."

How It Smells

Opening
Fresh and aromatic: lavender and lemon with a mossy edge give a refined brightness.

Heart
Cardamom and nutmeg deepen it into elegant spice and mossy woods.

Dry Down
Smooth leather, patchouli and creamy sandalwood create a rich, sensual warmth without heaviness.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Lavender
• Lemon
• Moss

Heart

• Cardamom
• Nutmeg

Base

• Leather
• Patchouli
• Sandalwood

Fragrance Profile

Aromatic · Woody · Spicy · Leather

A warm nest of homespun scent, sweet with hay, chamomile and resin. Zoologist Harvest Mouse conjures a countryside bathed in sweet sunlight and home-baked goodness. Stalks of wheat sway among chamomile, davana and hay, while rich beer extract is sobered by resins and woods. It was composed by perfumer Luca Maffei and released in 2023.

The Story

Autumn winds skip across golden wheat fields. As the tall grasses billow, the rattle of husks beats a soft prairie lullaby, signalling to the weary sun to rest. In the fading light, tiny harvest mice venture forth, scrambling to gather seeds and fruits, until the coo of the owl breaks the night and they dash, trembling, back to their nests. Zoologist captures that cosy, golden hour in a fragrance made for curling up in.

How It Smells

Opening
Bright bergamot and a little clove meet soft Roman chamomile and orange blossom.

Heart
Davana and hay absolute give a sun-warmed field note, with rose, benzoin, opoponax and a boozy beer extract adding a sweet, gourmand warmth.

Dry Down
Fir balsam, oakmoss, cedarwood, sandalwood, Peru balsam and vanilla form a resinous, woody and softly sweet nest.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Bergamot
• Cloves
• Roman Chamomile
• Orange Blossom

Heart

• Davana
• Hay Absolute
• Benzoin
• Opoponax
• Rose Absolute
• Beer Extract CO₂

Base

• Fir Balsam
• Oak Moss
• Cedarwood
• Sandalwood
• Peru Balsam
• Vanilla

Fragrance Profile

Aromatic · Boozy · Woody · Gourmand · Resinous

A forest of sequoia and sacred frankincense. Opus XVI Timber by Amouage is an elegant woody composition of cypress, juniper, cardamom, lavandin, fir balsam, frankincense and a creamy palo santo and sandalwood base. Created by perfumer Alexis Grugeon and launched in 2025 as part of the Library Collection.

The Story

Inspired by the giant sequoias of California and the frankincense trees of Oman, Timber explores strength, wisdom and nature. The Library Collection takes its cue from libraries and the knowledge they hold, and "Opus" is the Latin word for a writer's or perfumer's work.

How It Smells

Opening
Cypress, juniper, cardamom, pink pepper and cocoa: fresh, spicy, aromatic and subtly textured.

Heart
Lavandin, fir balsam and Hojari frankincense bring a green, resinous brightness with a sacred, smoky depth.

Dry Down
Palo santo, sandalwood, cedarwood, patchouli and bourbon vanilla create a creamy woody base that feels polished and luxurious. The overall effect is woody, aromatic, resinous, smooth and quietly powerful.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Cypress
• Cardamom
• Juniper
• Pink Pepper
• Cocoa

Heart

• Lavandin
• Fir Balsam
• Hojari Frankincense

Base

• Palo Santo
• Bourbon Vanilla
• Sandalwood
• Cedarwood
• Patchouli

Fragrance Profile

Woody · Resinous · Aromatic · Spicy

Sun on bare skin, soft sand underfoot. Sand and Skin by Floraïku Paris is a radiant, sensual Eau de Parfum in which Madagascar vanilla, glowing benzoin and luminous ylang-ylang melt into a warm, addictive and elegant skin scent. Creamy woods and soft resins leave a smooth, sun-drenched trail, for lovers of warm skin scents, refined vanillas and sophisticated summer-inspired fragrances.

The Story

The house describes Sand and Skin as evoking a summer outing on the beach, built around benzoin, Madagascar vanilla and ylang-ylang oils: the feeling of warm sun on bare skin and soft sand beneath your feet.

How It Smells

Opening
A soft solar warmth, like clean skin kissed by sunshine.

Heart
Creamy vanilla and exotic ylang-ylang give a warm, velvety sweetness without heaviness.

Dry Down
Sandalwood, benzoin, musk and patchouli settle into a smooth, intimate finish: sun-warmed skin, soft vanilla, luxury-sunscreen warmth and warm sand on a tropical evening.

Fragrance Notes

• Vanilla Absolute
• Benzoin
• Ylang Ylang
• Amyris
• Sandalwood
• Patchouli
• Labdanum
• Musk

Fragrance Profile

Amber · Woody · Gourmand · Floral · Vanilla

Apple, cinnamon and rose over Laotian oud: royalty in a bottle. Alexandria II by Xerjoff is timeless royalty in fragrance form. Crisp apple, warm cinnamon, velvety rose, precious oud, creamy sandalwood, glowing amber and soft vanilla blend into a scent that feels rich, sophisticated and unforgettable: majestic luxury with effortless elegance.

The Story

Released in 2012 by the Italian house Xerjoff, Alexandria II is inspired by the ancient Arabian art of perfumery and by the history of Alexandria, a capital city more than a thousand years old. The house describes an oriental woody composition in which a touch of rose enriches the lavender and deepens the rosewood, while Laotian oud lends an aromatic woody quality that complements a vanilla amber base.

How It Smells

Opening
Rich, elegant and immediately majestic, with apple, cinnamon, lavender and rosewood: fresh fruit brightness wrapped in warm spice and polished woods, with a balance of freshness and depth.

Heart
Softer and more refined, with Bulgarian rose, cedarwood and lily of the valley forming a velvety floral-woody heart that feels creamy, airy and beautifully blended.

Dry Down
Laotian oud, sandalwood, amber, vanilla and musk create a smooth, luxurious cloud. The oud is elegant and polished, never harsh or medicinal.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Apple
• Lavender
• Rosewood
• Cinnamon

Heart

• Bulgarian Rose
• Cedarwood
• Lily of the Valley

Base

• Laotian Oud
• Sandalwood
• Amber
• Vanilla
• Musk

Fragrance Profile

Oriental · Woody · Oud · Amber · Spicy

Warm, magnetic and made to be noticed. Pheromones by Reinvented is a bold, addictive Eau de Parfum that draws you in from the first moment: a vibrant citrus and spice opening, a sensual heart of aromatic florals and warm woods, and a creamy amber, musk and gourmand dry down that stays close to the skin. Reinvented credits perfumers Cristian Calabrò and Douglas Morel.

The Story

Pheromones is built around the idea of a romantic encounter, the instinctive alchemy of mind, body and spirit that ignites when two people meet. It belongs to the Reinvented collection, which explores the links between mind, energy, emotion and spirit, and it was launched in 2023. The result is an intimate, magnetic aura meant for those who want attention and presence wherever they go.

How It Smells

Opening
Fresh and energetic: bright bergamot lifted by pink pepper and a glint of saffron.

Heart
Smooth and alluring, with cardamom, jasmine, rose, orris root and elemi laid over spicy woods and soft florals.

Dry Down
Rich, intimate and addictive: vanilla, labdanum and sandalwood, with vetiver, cypriol and a pheromone accord resting on musk, leaving a seductive, slightly sweet warmth.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Bergamot
• Saffron
• Pink Pepper

Heart

• Cardamom
• Jasmine
• Rose
• Orris Root
• Elemi

Base

• Vanilla
• Labdanum
• Vetiver
• Cypriol (Nagarmotha)
• Sandalwood
• Pheromone Accord
• Musk

Fragrance Profile

Amber · Woody · Spicy · Floral · Musky

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

About the perfumer – Quentin Bisch →

Decision 42 is a new 2026 Exceptional Extrait from Amouage, created by perfumer Quentin Bisch. It takes the original Decision DNA and makes it darker, smokier, richer and more intense, with an exceptionally high 42% perfume oil concentration.

The original Decision centers on a lightning strike near a juniper tree. Decision 42 raises the stakes: neroli, cardamom and cinnamon sharpen the lightning effect, while juniper meets patchouli and rectified pine tar for a darker, smokier profile. Vanilla and labdanum make the base warmer and more life-affirming. Fierce, uncompromising and dazzling.

How it smells: Brilliant spice and citrus collide with dark woods, smoky resins and incense, then settle into warm, ambered vanilla. Compared with the original Decision, it is deeper, smokier and more resinous, with a stronger emphasis on woods and incense.

Fragrance notes:
Top: Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Cardamom, Neroli, Cinnamon
Heart: Frankincense, Juniper, Myrrh, Sandalwood, Rectified Pine Tar
Base: Patchouli, Cedarwood, Vanilla, Labdanum

Details: 42% perfume oil concentration, aged six weeks (four weeks of maceration and two of maturation). Amber, woody and aromatic.

Read our full review of Decision 42, including how it compares to the original and who it's for.