BDK Parfums 2024 EDP

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312 Saint-Honoré

by Alexandra Carlin

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BDK Parfums 312 Saint-Honoré is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Alexandra Carlin. 312 Saint-Honoré opens with Angelica and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Iris, and Tonka Bean, and dries down to a base of Musk, Oud, and Ambroxan. BDK Parfums's 312 Saint-Honoré carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a divisive beast. Some reckon it's a classy skin scent that embodies 'rich pilates mom' vibes, while others find it a screeching ambroxan mess that smells of rotting fish or car fresheners. Definitely not a safe blind buy, so sample before committing, mate.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Elegant
  • Subtle
312 Saint-Honoré Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, musky character makes it highly versatile for casual and office wear, with many reviewers noting it's 'subtle enough for the office' and an 'easy reach'. However, the strong ambroxan and projection noted by some could be overwhelming in highly formal settings or intimate dates if not applied sparingly.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

312 Saint-Honoré opens with a sharp, slightly spicy kick of pink pepper and green angelica, quickly softening into a powdery heart of iris and sweet orange blossom, grounded by the warmth of tonka. The dry down is dominated by a complex musky-amber blend, featuring clean ambroxan and a subtle, dry oud. It's a clean, often creamy, musky-floral scent with synthetic undertones that some find incredibly alluring and others incredibly off-putting..

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