BeauFort London 2018 Edp

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Rake & Ruin

by Julie Dunkley

BeauFort London Rake & Ruin is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Julie Dunkley. Rake & Ruin opens with Juniper, Licorice, Sichuan Pepper, and Gin, settles into a heart of Orris, Castoreum, Violet, and Labdanum, and dries down to a base of Woody, Sandalwood, Musk, and Ambroxan. BeauFort London's Rake & Ruin carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it beast. Some find it a masterpiece of dark artistry; others reckon it smells like a burnt skip fire in a pickle factory. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but if you're into rugged, challenging scents, this might just be your new obsession.
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Rake & Ruin Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 6%
Floral 6%
Fruity 1%
Green 10%
Sweet 9%
Warm 14%
Woody 29%
Earthy 15%
Animalic 17%
Fresh 20%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Woody
100%
Aromatic
79%
Smoky
63%
Fresh Spicy
58%
Musky
55%

Notes

Top Notes

Smoke 15% Angelica 11% Gin 11% Juniper 10% Sichuan Pepper 10% Pink Pepper 9% Licorice 9% Coriander 9% Lemon 8% Orange 8%

Heart Notes

Cypress 15% Castoreum 14% Pine 14% Cade 13% Labdanum 12% Costus 11% Orris 10% Violet 10%

Base Notes

Woody 29% Ambroxan 24% Musk 23% Sandalwood 23%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual

This scent is far too potent and divisive for office wear or formal events, with many reviews mentioning its challenging nature. It leans masculine and works best for casual outings or dates in colder weather, where its unique character can shine without overwhelming.

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About

Rake & Ruin kicks off with a bracing blast of smoky juniper and gin, infused with the sharp zest of lemon and the peppery snap of Sichuan. As it settles, a woody heart emerges with hints of cypress and pine, deepened by the animalic growl of castoreum and the earthy elegance of orris. The drydown leaves a lingering trail of rich woods, musk, and a subtle amber warmth, all still woven with that persistent, intriguing smoke.

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