The Raconteur 2024 EDP

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Foul Play

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The Raconteur Foul Play is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024. Foul Play dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Orange Blossom, and Oud. The Raconteur's Foul Play carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This isn't for the faint of heart or those who like their scents polite. Foul Play is a bold, uncompromising statement, and it's definitely going to divide opinion. You either get it and love its dark, animalic pull, or you'll be running for the hills.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
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Foul Play 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

Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Its intense, animalic nature makes it unsuitable for most office environments, but it could certainly make a bold statement on a special date night. While too daring for casual wear, it could add an edgy sophistication to formal events.

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

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Woody amber musk Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes from Iso E Super

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

Foul Play delves deep into the shadows, opening with an intense, leathery growl that's immediately animalic and untamed. Dark oud and earthy patchouli provide a rich, almost feral depth, while cypress adds a touch of brooding greenery. Hints of labdanum weave through, lending a resinous, ambery warmth that rounds out the raw edges, creating a deeply sensual and unapologetic scent profile.

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Complement

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 30 September

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