Carner Barcelona 2020 Extrait

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Bestium

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Carner Barcelona Bestium is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2020. Bestium opens with Bergamot, Rose, and Saffron, and settles into a heart of Patchouli, Osmanthus, and Incense. Carner Barcelona's Bestium carries an Acquired verdict, an elemental-led wear.

Bestium is a divisive rose-oud scent that’s a hit or miss depending on your skin chemistry; for those it works on, it's a deep, dark, and sensual experience. For others, it's a harsh, almost petroleum-like nightmare. It’s certainly not for everyone.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Bold
  • Luxurious
  • Dark
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Bestium Extrait 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:
Spring Winter
Also Works:
Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong performance and intense, dark accords, Bestium is best suited for evening formal events and dates, where its sensual nature can shine. It's too dominating for a typical office environment and not particularly fitting for casual wear or sport.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

Bestium opens with a brief but potent burst of rose and saffron, quickly diving into the fragrance's complex heart. Rich, smoky oud and incense dominate, softened by patchouli and a touch of sweet, jammy osmanthus. A velvety, balsamic depth underpins the entire experience, giving it a mysterious and intense character.

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