BDK Gris Charnel Extrait de Parfum deepens the original tea and fig idea into a darker, more enveloping signature for him, opening with cool cardamom over juicy fig and a curl of black tea before drawing you into a plush heart of iris and smoky vetiver. The drydown turns textured and lingering, threading sandalwood with tonka, vanilla, cedar, and a shadow of patchouli for a quietly magnetic trail.
Launch and Perfumer
Launched in 2022. Perfumer Mathilde Bijaoui.
Olfactory Notes
Top: Cardamom, Fig, Black Tea
Heart: Iris, Bourbon Vetiver, Cistus Incanus
Base: Sandalwood, Madagascar Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Cedar, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf
Story and Positioning
Conceived as a richer, more carnal take on Gris Charnel, the Extrait concentrates the house’s fig and tea accord and layers it with patchouli and vanilla for added depth, preserving the Paris night mood while amplifying warmth and texture. It reads as an elegant woody spicy aura that moves effortlessly from smart casual to evening.
Bottle and Design
Gris Charnel Extrait is presented in a straight-sided glass column with crisp edges and a clear, weighty floor that looks calm and assured. The liquid reads as a smoky grey behind a deep graphite label trimmed with a slim printed line and restrained serif type. Flat shoulders lead into a short metal collar, keeping the stance upright and composed. A rounded black cap with an enamel-like sheen crowns the form and settles into place with a gentle close rather than a sharp snap. The proportions feel dense and deliberate in the hand. The atomizer sends a soft, controlled veil for precise wear. The outer case uses uncoated ivory board with a fine ink frame and pared-back branding, and a molded fit inside holds the bottle steady for a quiet, polished reveal.
Country of Origin: France
Manufacturer: BDK Parfums
Address: 312 rue Saint Honoré, 75001 Paris, France
Country of Manufacture: France
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