Gris Charnel, BDK Parfums, Collection Parisienne

Grey Parisian sky, warm skin beneath it: Gris Charnel by BDK Parfums is the woody-powdery unisex fragrance that leads many people into niche perfumery in the first place.

Cardamom, milky fig and black tea open bright and spicy – like chai in a Parisian café. In the heart, iris and Bourbon vetiver lay a powdery, slightly earthy veil over the scent, while the base of Indian sandalwood and tonka bean stays creamy and soft. Created in 2019 by perfumer Mathilde Bijaoui (Mane) for the Collection Parisienne and, according to the trade press, the house's bestseller.

Fragrance notes

• Top notes: fig, black tea, cardamom
• Heart notes: iris, Bourbon vetiver
• Base notes: Indian sandalwood, tonka bean

Who it suits & when
For anyone looking for an elegant, calm signature scent – whatever their gender. Ideal from autumn to spring, at the office, when travelling and on every day you want to come across as polished but never overbearing.

Difference from Gris Charnel Extrait
Gris Charnel Extrait adds cistus, patchouli, Madagascan vanilla and cedarwood and feels darker, warmer and more ambery – more for evenings and cold days. You can read how both versions develop over the hours in our comparison Gris Charnel or Extrait? What you smell – and when to wear which.

What does Gris Charnel smell like?

Woody, powdery and spicy: cardamom, fig and black tea over iris, vetiver and creamy sandalwood.

Is Gris Charnel a unisex fragrance?

Yes. Fragrantica lists Gris Charnel as a fragrance for women and men.

How long does Gris Charnel last?

Many wearers describe the scent moving close to the skin after a few hours. If you would like more presence, choose the Extrait or add the Gris Charnel Hair Perfume.

Test first, then open. With every bottle of 30 ml or more we include a free sample of the same fragrance, so you can get to know it on your skin at leisure before opening the original. With orders from € 90 you also receive 4 perfume samples.