Franck Boclet 2016 Extrait

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Ashes

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Franck Boclet Ashes is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2016. Ashes opens with Clove and Wormwood, settles into a heart of Cedar, Patchouli, and Guaiac Wood, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Amber, and Incense. Franck Boclet's Ashes carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a proper Gothic romance in a bottle, all dark woods and ancient incense. It's a statement scent, bold and unapologetic, but don't expect it to charm everyone - it's definitely a 'love it or leave it' affair that commands attention.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
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Ashes Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Wormwood55%
Clove45%
Heartas listed
Cedar40%
Guaiac Wood35%
Patchouli25%
Baseas listed
Incense33%
Woody Notes30%
Amber20%
Musk16%

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

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 autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and remarkable longevity, Ashes is too imposing for an office or casual daytime wear, as community reviews confirm. Its dark, heavy, and sophisticated woody-incense profile makes it far better suited for formal events or intimate evening dates, especially in cooler weather.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • 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

Ashes opens with a potent, medicinal kick of wormwood and sharp clove, quickly settling into a deep, earthy heart of patchouli and various cedars. The base is where the real magic happens, with thick, swirling incense creating a smoky, resinous aura softened by warm amber and a touch of clean musk. It’s an immersive, woody journey from start to finish.

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