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Black Karak

by Véronique Nyberg , Maxime Exler

BORNTOSTANDOUT Black Karak is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Véronique Nyberg and Maxime Exler. Black Karak settles into a heart of Guaiac Wood, Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha, Milk, and Saffron. 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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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
Black Karak Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1%
Floral 1%
Fruity 0%
Green 9%
Sweet 17%
Warm 29%
Woody 26%
Earthy 20%
Animalic 18%
Fresh 8%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Warm Spicy
100%
Oud
91%
Leather
84%
Woody
83%
Green
65%

Notes

Heart Notes

Oud 12% Tea 12% Saffron 11% Leather 10% Cardamom 9% Guaiac Wood 9% Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha 9% Milk 9% Tonka Bean 7% Amberwood 7% Coffee 6%

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

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.

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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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