BORNTOSTANDOUT 2025 EDP

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Black Karak

by Véronique Nyberg , Maxime Exler

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BORNTOSTANDOUT Black Karak is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Véronique Nyberg and Maxime Exler. Black Karak opens with Cardamom and Saffron, settles into a heart of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Milk, Coffee, and Tea, and dries down to a base of Leather, Oud, Guaiac Wood, and Tonka Bean. BORNTOSTANDOUT's Black Karak carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Black Karak is not for the faint-hearted. It's a divisive, beast-mode declaration from BORNTOSTANDOUT, blending harsh leather and oud with a surprisingly milky, spiced-tea gourmand dry down. Expect a journey, not a gentle stroll.
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Black Karak 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
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

Best For:
Date Formal

This scent is a powerhouse, frequently described as 'beast mode' and 'too strong for its own good', lasting 13+ hours with significant sillage; hence, it's far too intense for an office environment. Its unique, bold, and unapologetic character makes it excellent for dates or formal evening events where it can make a statement, but less suited for casual daytime wear.

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

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About

Black Karak opens with a fierce, almost untamed assault of dark leather and barnyard oud, quickly tempered by a smoky guaiac wood. As it settles, a sweet, creamy character emerges, where rich saffron and cardamom interlace with warm milk and a subtle hint of tea. A late-stage coffee note adds depth, all underpinned by a robust amberwood and tonka bean base, giving it a complex, vinyl-like spice that lingers for hours.

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