Thomas Kosmala 2018 Parfum

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Bukhoor

by Thomas Kosmala

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Thomas Kosmala Bukhoor is a Parfum launched in 2018, created by Thomas Kosmala. Bukhoor opens with Woody Notes, settles into a heart of Smoke, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Oud. Thomas Kosmala's Bukhoor carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Bukhoor kicks off with a divisive, often 'fecal' or 'barnyard' oud blast that quickly mellows into a surprisingly sweet, smoky, and woody drydown. If you can ride out the wild opening, you're in for a beastly performer that gets compared to BR540.
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  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Edgy
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Bukhoor Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Woody Notes100%
Heartas listed
Smoke100%
Baseas listed
Oud49%
Musk26%
Amber25%

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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

With its eternal longevity and strong sillage, this isn't one for the office, where it could easily overwhelm. Its bold, smoky-sweet profile makes it excellent for dates or evening formal events, particularly in colder weather, but it's too intense for casual daytime 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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • 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

Bukhoor opens with a bold, uncompromising hit of woody notes, often described as a potent, animalic oud that's certainly not for the faint of heart. As it settles, a rich, smoky heart emerges, weaving through the initial intensity. The true magic unfolds in the drydown, where a sweet, warm amber and musk blend with the lingering oud, creating a smooth, almost gourmand-like depth with hints of that familiar cotton candy sweetness. It's a complex journey from barnyard to refined warmth.

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