Charade

Charade is a sophisticated white-floral extrait that pairs old-world glamour with a darker, more contemporary edge. Created by perfumer Andreas Wilhelm, it centers on lush tuberose and ylang-ylang, then contrasts their creamy richness with leather, tea, resinous styrax and warm benzoin.

The opening is opulent and floral, with buttery tuberose and honeyed ylang-ylang creating a rich, almost vintage elegance. As it develops, the fragrance becomes more textured and intriguing: leather and tea add dryness and character, while benzoin and styrax bring warmth and resinous depth. The base settles into honey, amber, vetiver, moss and sandalwood, giving Charade a smooth, earthy and sensual finish.

Elegant, bold and slightly provocative, Charade is ideal for anyone who loves classic white florals but wants something less predictable and more modern.

What It Smells Like

Charade smells like a lavish bouquet of creamy tuberose and ylang-ylang wrapped in warm honey, polished leather and soft woods.

At first, it feels luminous, floral and glamorous. Then the leather and tea begin to emerge, giving the sweetness a sophisticated dryness and a slightly rebellious character. The drydown becomes warmer and smoother, with amber, moss, sandalwood and vetiver creating a refined, lingering trail.

Overall scent: White Floral • Creamy • Honeyed • Leathery • Amber • Woody • Sophisticated

Fragrance Notes:

Top Notes: Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang
Heart Notes: Benzoin, Leather, Styrax, Tea
Base Notes: Honey, Amber, Vetiver, Moss, Sandalwood