Agarthi 2023 Extrait

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Burning Core

by Mathieu Nardin

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Agarthi Burning Core is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Mathieu Nardin. Burning Core opens with Milk and Ginger, settles into a heart of Cade and Benzoin, and dries down to a base of Sweet Notes, Leather, and Vanilla. Agarthi's Burning Core carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This gingerbread-and-smoke combo is seriously divisive. Some find it a beautifully balanced, artistic take on warmth, while others are completely repulsed by an overpowering, burnt note from the cade oil. Sample before you commit to this tricky beast.
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  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Soft
  • Elegant
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Burning Core Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Ginger35%
Milk33%
Heartas listed
Cade62%
Benzoin38%
Baseas listed
Vanilla35%
Leather33%
Sweet Notes31%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its intimate projection means it won't offend in an office, but the unique lactonic, smoky gourmand leans more towards casual or date night wear. It's a bit too unconventional for most formal settings and utterly unsuitable for sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Burning Core opens with a bold hit of fresh ginger and a creamy, lactonic milk note, quickly warmed by a unique solar accord that adds a touch of brightness. The heart unfolds with deep, smoky cade oil and the resinous warmth of benzoin, balanced by a hint of vanilla. The base settles into a rich, sweet gourmand leather, reminiscent of toasted sugar, but still underpinned by that distinctive, almost campfire-like smokiness.

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