Perfumer H 2016 EDP

U ££ Statement

Charcoal

by Lyn Harris

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Perfumer H Charcoal is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Lyn Harris. Charcoal settles into a heart of Cade and Elemi, and dries down to a base of Leather, Cedar, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Perfumer H's Charcoal carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a masterpiece, but don't blind buy. It's a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent, evoking deep feelings in some, while others might just smell kippers or a mechanic's garage. If you crave an authentic woodsmoke experience, this is your holy grail.
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Charcoal Eau de Parfum 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
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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its intense, smoky, and earthy profile with strong projection makes it unsuitable for professional settings. It shines in casual outdoor environments, like campfires or autumnal walks, and could work for a daring date night, but isn't built for formal events.

About

Charcoal opens with a pungent blast of birch tar and petrol, quickly settling into a deeply atmospheric woody embrace. Imagine a damp forest after the rain, with an old campfire smouldering nearby. You'll find notes of earthy patchouli, resinous elemi, and the distinct aroma of scorched woods and leather, with vetiver and cade adding to its stark, raw appeal. It's an uncompromising journey into the heart of a bonfire, naturalistic and full of atmosphere.

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