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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 

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

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

Sea spray and summer light on the Australian coast. Pacific Rock Moss by Goldfield & Banks is an invigorating unisex Eau de Parfum that blends native Australian coastal moss with sparkling Italian lemon, aromatic sage, geranium, cedarwood and white musk. Crisp, clean and effortlessly modern, it captures the feeling of a fresh ocean breeze on warm skin.

The Story

Pacific Rock Moss is the iconic fragrance that helped define Goldfield & Banks, the house’s first-ever formulation and one of its best-selling scents. It is an invigorating tribute to Australia’s rugged South Coast, its sea air and endless summer light, composed by perfumers François Merle-Baudoin and Carine Certain Boin with creative direction by Dimitri Weber.

How It Smells

Opening
Fresh, salty and clean: bright lemon and airy marine freshness that feel like coastal wind and sunlight.

Heart
Herbal sage and geranium, with soft green moss adding texture.

Dry Down
Cedarwood and white musk create a smooth, skin-like finish.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Lemon (Italy)
• Australian Coastal Moss

Heart

• Sage (France)
• Geranium (Egypt)

Base

• Cedarwood (Virginia, USA)
• White Musk

Fragrance Profile

Aromatic · Aquatic · Fresh · Green · Mossy

Trajan by Electimuss London is radiant power in fragrance form. Sparkling citrus, aromatic herbs, warm saffron, and elegant woods create a scent that feels fresh yet commanding. Sophisticated, versatile, and unmistakably luxurious, Trajan is made for those who lead with confidence.

How It Smells

Trajan opens with an energetic burst of sparkling citrus—blood orange, mandarin, lemon, and bergamot creating an immediate bright, luxurious freshness. It feels vibrant and uplifting, but smoother and richer than a standard citrus fragrance. Official notes list these citrus notes in the opening.

As it develops, aromatic lavender and sage appear, while saffron adds a warm, refined spice. This stage gives Trajan sophistication and depth, balancing the bright opening with something elegant and quietly powerful. It feels polished, confident, and very wearable.

The dry down is where Trajan becomes addictive—ambergris, cedarwood, and oakmoss create a clean yet sensual woody-amber base. It smells fresh, expensive, and commanding, with excellent longevity and a signature-scent feel.

Fragrance Notes: 

Mandarin, lemon, bergamot, blood orange, lavender, sage, saffron, cedarwood, oak moss, ambergris.

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

The fragrance of quiet success. Vilhelm Parfumerie Morning Chess is a sharp, sophisticated Eau de Parfum in which sparkling bergamot meets smooth Tuscan leather, green galbanum, earthy patchouli and dark amber warmth. Polished, ambitious and effortlessly refined, it is clean yet commanding, modern yet classic. It was composed by perfumer Jérôme Epinette.

The Story

Inspired by crisp Scandinavian mornings and timeless elegance, the fragrance draws on founder Jan Vilhelm Ahlgren's childhood summers at his grandfather's cottage, where they played chess, and on the green, grassy scent of the Swedish coast. Vilhelm Parfumerie has a Swedish name and New York roots, and its fragrances are created in Paris.

How It Smells

Opening
Bright bergamot, fresh, citrusy and uplifting.

Heart
Tuscan leather adds a smooth, luxurious richness, while galbanum brings a green, slightly bitter sharpness that keeps it crisp and modern.

Dry Down
Patchouli and black amber create woody depth and warm sensuality. The overall effect is fresh, green, leathery and powerful, with a polished executive air.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Bergamot

Heart

• Tuscan Leather
• Galbanum

Base

• Patchouli
• Black Amber

Fragrance Profile

Green · Leather · Woody · Amber

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

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

Strength refined into scent: bright citrus, aromatic spice and warm, ambered woods. Gladiator is an Extrait de Parfum from Sora Dora, the French house founded by Antoine Sora Dora. Bright freshness, aromatic spice, rich woods and warm amber make a fragrance that is bold yet sophisticated, powerful, elegant and built for those who lead with confidence. It was created by perfumers Amélie Bourgeois, Anne-Sophie Behaghel and Camille Chemardin.

The Story

Sora Dora traces its roots to Antoine Sora Dora, who left Portugal for Provence in 1920 and worked as head gardener at a jasmine farm near Grasse, where he began experimenting with perfume. Gladiator is presented as a conquering seduction, a fragrance whose name is itself a challenge, and here appears at full Extrait de Parfum strength.

How It Smells

Opening
Bold, energetic and commanding: a sharp burst of freshness, grapefruit, pineapple, bergamot and lemon, layered over aromatic herbs and peppery accents that create presence at once.

Heart
Green apple, geranium, peppermint and white blossoms give the heart a refined contrast with the crisp opening, while deeper woods and resinous notes begin to rise, bringing structure and a sophisticated rather than aggressive character. Smooth leather-like nuances and warm amber tones add richness.

Dry Down
Ambered woods, patchouli, vetiver and Virginia cedar, with coumarin and a warm musky glow, linger on the skin, assertive, polished and charismatic.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Pineapple
• Grapefruit
• Italian Bergamot
• Bitter Orange
• Italian Lemon

Heart

• Green Apple
• Geranium
• Peppermint
• White Blossoms

Base

• Vetiver
• Coumarin
• Indonesian Patchouli
• Virginia Cedar
• Woody Notes

Fragrance Profile

Aromatic · Fresh · Woody · Fougère · Aquatic

Confidence, ambition and modern luxury. Äican by Kajal Perfumes Paris is a bold, captivating fragrance that opens with a burst of sparkling citrus and juicy tropical fruits, moves into a refined heart of aromatic spice, jasmine and polished woods, and unfolds into warm amber, musk, creamy vanilla and sensual resins.

The Story

Äican is inspired by confidence, ambition and modern luxury, a statement fragrance with elegance and presence. Retailers describe a blend of Parisian elegance and oriental tradition, a tropical, spiced composition in the fruity family over a soft vanilla base.

How It Smells

Opening
Bright and fruity with an uplifting sparkle: passion fruit, pineapple and mandarin.

Heart
A warm spicy-woody core of black pepper, ginger and jasmine, with refined depth.

Dry Down
Amber, vanilla and musk create a creamy, luxurious trail, with praline, patchouli, vetiver and sandalwood adding gourmand and woody warmth. Modern and attention-grabbing.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Passion Fruit
• Pineapple
• Mandarin

Heart

• Black Pepper
• Jasmine
• Ginger

Base

• Vanilla
• Patchouli
• Vetiver
• Praline
• Amber
• Musk
• Sandalwood

Fragrance Profile

Fruity · Tropical · Spicy · Woody · Gourmand

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

About the perfumer – Quentin Bisch →

Marc-Antoine Barrois Tilia Eau de Parfum is one of the most elegant floral niche releases in recent years. Created by Quentin Bisch, Tilia revolves around linden blossom (lime blossom), giving the fragrance a golden, sunny, airy feeling that many people describe as “summer in a bottle.”

How It Smells

Tilia opens with a soft radiant floral brightness — airy linden blossom mixed with jasmine sambac and sweet broom flower. The scent quickly develops into a honeyed floral cloud with powdery heliotrope and a smooth modern woody-musky base.

Fragrance Notes: Linden Blossom, Broom Jasmine, Vetiver, Heliotrope, Woody Accord, Ambroxan.

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

The pulse of the city that never sleeps. New York by Widian blends sparkling citrus, elegant florals, smooth caramel, warm tobacco, creamy vanilla and sensual woods. Bold, refined and irresistibly magnetic: modern luxury with undeniable presence.

The Story

New York belongs to Widian's line of perfumes inspired by the Middle East, built around oud, amber, frankincense and rare flowers, here turned toward a cosmopolitan city and a tobacco twist.

How It Smells

Opening
Bright, energetic and captivating. Bergamot, mandarin, lemon, pink pepper, lavender, coriander and juniper feel cosmopolitan and polished: fresh citrus with aromatic spice and a modern edge.

Heart
Rose, jasmine, patchouli, orris, geranium and a touch of caramel balance freshness with soft sweetness, clean yet warm, modern yet elegant.

Dry Down
White musk, tonka bean, tobacco, ambergris, vanilla, vetiver and olibanum create a creamy woody base with subtle sweetness and depth.

Fragrance Notes

Top

• Bergamot
• Mandarin
• Lemon
• Pink Pepper
• Lavender
• Coriander
• Juniper

Heart

• Geranium
• Orris
• Rose
• Akigala Wood
• Jasmine
• Patchouli
• Caramel

Base

• Vetiver
• Cypriol
• White Musk
• White Amber
• Vanilla
• Ambergris
• Olibanum
• Tonka Bean
• Tobacco

Fragrance Profile

Amber · Aromatic · Tobacco · Citrus · Gourmand