BeauFort London 2018 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Rake & Ruin

Name: Rake & Ruin Eau de Parfum
Brand: BeauFort London

BeauFort London Rake & Ruin is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Julie Dunkley. Rake & Ruin opens with Angelica, Smoke, Gin, and Lemon, settles into a heart of Cade, Cypress, Pine, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Sandalwood, 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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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Topas listed

Smoke15%

Angelica11%

Gin11%

Juniper10%

Sichuan Pepper10%

Pink Pepper9%

Licorice9%

Coriander9%

Lemon8%

Orange8%

Heartas listed

Cypress15%

Castoreum14%

Pine14%

Cade13%

Labdanum12%

Costus11%

Iris10%

Violet10%

Baseas listed

Woody Notes29%

Ambroxan24%

Musk23%

Sandalwood23%

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 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.

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

Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
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

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.