Franck Boclet 2018 Extrait

U ££ Acquired

Crime

by Bruno Hervé

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Franck Boclet Crime is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Bruno Hervé. Crime opens with Dark Chocolate, settles into a heart of Leather, Oud, Heliotrope, and Tonka Bean, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Franck Boclet's Crime carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a wild ride - a divisive, beastly chocolate-leather oud that'll have some obsessed and others running for the hills. Definitely not a crowd-pleaser, but a bold statement for those who dare.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Warm
  • Sensual
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Crime 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:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Its long-lasting performance and strong sillage, combined with its dark, intense character, make it ill-suited for the office or casual daytime wear. It shines in evening and cooler weather settings, especially for dates or events where a bold, mysterious presence is desired.

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

Other declarable allergens

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

Crime opens with a dark, unsweetened chocolate that quickly entwines with a raw, almost animalic leather. The heart unveils a powdery heliotrope, adding a surprising delicate touch amidst the ruggedness, while the distinct, sometimes medicinal, oud provides a smoky, earthy depth. As it settles, warm amber and creamy sandalwood emerge, grounding the composition in a rich, woody base, creating a complex, bittersweet, and deeply atmospheric scent.

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