BDK Parfums 2022 Extrait

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Gris Charnel

by Mathilde Bijaoui

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BDK Parfums Gris Charnel is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Mathilde Bijaoui. Gris Charnel opens with Cardamom, Fig, and Tea, settles into a heart of Cistus Incanus, Vetiver, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Vanilla. BDK Parfums's Gris Charnel carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Mysterious
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Gris Charnel Extrait 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best 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.

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

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

It kicks off with a bold hit of fig and spicy cardamom, balanced by a subtle black tea note. As it settles, a smooth, powdery iris emerges, wrapped in creamy sandalwood and earthy vetiver. The drydown reveals a rich blend of vanilla, tonka bean, and patchouli, creating a warm, sensual, and slightly mysterious trail that lingers for ages. It's dense, dark, and utterly captivating.

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