Gris Charnel Extrait bottle Gris Charnel
Extrait Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2022 Year 2022
££ Price Tier ££
Figuier Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Figuier Noir

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Gris Charnel Extrait
Gris Charnel Extrait is both adored and divisive. While some rave about its luxurious chai latte warmth and unique fig, others find it shockingly pungent. It's a proper grown-up scent for those who crave a sophisticated edge, but definitely not a safe blind buy.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Figuier Noir Eau de Parfum
This one's a divisive fig. Some reckon it's a masterpiece, a true-to-life fig tree in a bottle - green, spicy, and perfectly balanced. Others find it synthetically sharp, battling a cloying clash of fruit and spice. Definitely one to try before you buy.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 0%
Floral 10% 14%
Fruity 4% 13%
Green 18% 27%
Sweet 23% 20%
Warm 14% 18%
Woody 25% 14%
Earthy 17% 11%
Animalic 0% 1%
Fresh 9% 11%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Gris Charnel Extrait
Figuier Noir EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 35% vs 23%
Only in Gris Charnel Extrait
Fig 33% Tea 31%
Only in Figuier Noir Eau de Parfum
Fig Leaf 36% Pepper 23% Clove 18%
Shared Notes
Iris 40% vs 28%
Only in Gris Charnel Extrait
Vetiver 34% Cistus Incanus 25%
Only in Figuier Noir Eau de Parfum
Fig 44% Jasmine 28%
Shared Notes
Cedar 17% vs 28%
Patchouli 16% vs 23%
Only in Figuier Noir Eau de Parfum
Fig 29% Candied Fruits 19%

Accords

Gris Charnel Extrait Figuier Noir Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
100%
79%
Warm Spicy
91%
45%
Green
76%
55%
Sweet
70%
68%
Vanilla
66%
Powdery
50%
Fruity
66%
Fresh
64%
62%
Aromatic
48%
Patchouli
52%
50%
Earthy
49%
Iris
46%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
79%
91%
Green shared
45%
76%
Sweet shared
55%
70%
68%
66%
Fruity shared
50%
66%
64%
Aromatic shared
62%
48%
52%
50%
Iris shared
49%
46%

Performance

Gris Charnel Extrait Figuier Noir Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Gris Charnel Extrait

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its exceptional longevity and strong projection make it less ideal for the office, where it could be overpowering. However, its sophisticated and sensual profile, with warm spicy and woody accords, makes it perfectly suited for dates and formal events, particularly in cooler weather. It's also great for casual cool-weather wear, as many mentioned it's a 'rainy day' or 'cozy' scent, but too heavy for sport.

Figuier Noir Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its moderate sillage and longevity make it suitable for office wear if applied sparingly, while its spicy and dark fig character leans well into confident date and formal settings. The complexity and depth prevent it from being a casual go-to, and its lack of freshness makes it unsuitable for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
84%
Olfactory
92%
Notes
87%
Accord
74%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Green accords and Iris, Fig notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Gris Charnel Extrait
Figuier Noir Eau de Parfum
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