BORNTOSTANDOUT 2022 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Sex & Cognac

by Hamid Merati-Kashani

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BORNTOSTANDOUT Sex & Cognac is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Hamid Merati-Kashani. Sex & Cognac opens with Saffron, settles into a heart of Papyrus and Leather, and dries down to a base of Cognac and Oud. BORNTOSTANDOUT's Sex & Cognac carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

Don't let the name fool you - this is a woody-oud bomb, not a boozy skin scent. It's divisive, with some finding it a challenging, dry wood experience and others picking up a fleeting sweetness. Definitely one to sample first.
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  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Edgy
  • Mysterious
  • Woody
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Sex & Cognac Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Saffron100%
Heartas listed
Leather58%
Papyrus42%
Baseas listed
Cognac55%
Oud45%

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 Formal

Its long-lasting nature and strong sillage, combined with the heavy oud and leather notes, make it unsuitable for office wear. Better suited for evening events or cold weather dates where its bold character can make an impression without overwhelming. The scent profile is too intense for casual daytime wear or sport.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Opens with a fleeting hint of saffron and an even briefer suggestion of cognac, quickly giving way to an intense, dry woody core. Papyrus dominates, creating an almost sauna-like warmth, while leather adds a rugged, somewhat animalic texture. As it settles, a potent, almost bitter oud emerges, creating a deep, smoky finish that clings to the skin with impressive tenacity.

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