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Cardamom and skin and warm wood
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BDK Parfums · 2022 · Extrait
Gris Charnel Extrait
Cardamom Iris Sandalwood
A deeper, more carnal interpretation of the cult original — cardamom, fig and black tea over iris, vetiver and warm sandalwood.
4.5/ 5
5,210 votesBest current price
$295100 ml Extrait · BDK Parfums
The Composition
Note pyramid.
Composed by Mathilde Bijaoui. A unisex fragrance for all year.
Top notes
the opening- Cardamom
- Fig
- Black Tea
Heart notes
the soul- Iris
- Vetiver
- Cistus
Base notes
the trail- Sandalwood
- Cedar
- Vanilla
- Tonka Bean
- Patchouli
Scent Profile
The fingerprint.
Freshness40
Warmth70
Sweetness35
Smokiness55
Florality30
Woodiness88
Performance
Longevity5/5
Sillage4/5
Projection4/5
Wearable in
SeasonAll year
OccasionDaily · Office · Signature
GenderUnisex
FamilyWoody Spicy
Main accords
WoodySpicyIrisTeaSmokyPowderySandalwood
Signature Moodboard
The world this scent lives in.
Creamy, devotional, soft wood.
Textures
- — Sanded wood
- — Raw silk
- — Warm milk
- — Damp root
- — Linen
- — Drafting paper
Materials
Mysore sandalwood · Raw silk · Beeswax · Haitian vetiver · Bleached oak · Brushed nickel
Atmosphere
The room
A temple courtyard at dawn
Weather
The air
Warm humid morning, 24°C
Interior Design
Soft tropical modern
Teak floors, sheer linen, a sandalwood deity
Season
All year
Wears best in all year.
City Match
Kyoto temple grounds at first light
Also at home in Mysore, Bali, Mexico City.
Literary Match
Hesse — Siddhartha
Siddhartha — Hesse · The God of Small Things — Roy
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Gris Charnel Extrait — creamy, devotional, soft wood.
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