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Imagine a fragrance that contains fig, black tea and cardamom. Would it be fruity? Maybe spicy? Or would it remind you of a hot cup of tea?

All of these are possible with BDK Gris Charnel. Then there’s powdery iris and smooth sandalwood. How about cherry, vanilla and tonka bean? Sounds like something you could eat, right?

Well, BDK Rouge Smoking takes these ingredients and combines them with musk, woods and amber to create something else entirely. This is what makes BDK Parfums so unique.

The ingredients may seem ordinary, but when combined in certain ways, they become something unexpected.

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An Interesting Family Background

BDK Parfums was established in Paris in 2016 by David Benedek. Perfume has been in his family for many years, though.

His grandparents helped distribute high-end perfumes in Paris in the 1950s. They then went on to open a perfume and luxury goods store close to the Rue Saint-Honoré.

So David Benedek knew about perfumes from a young age. He decided to create his own perfume house instead of recreating what his family sold.

BDK Parfums works with various perfumers to create scents based on memories, locations, people and materials. Some fragrances are based on areas of Paris. Others may focus on one ingredient or an unusual scent combination.

Each of these fragrances smells different from the others.

Gris Charnel: Fig, Black Tea and Cardamom

What makes the top notes of BDK Gris Charnel Eau de Parfum so unique? Fig can be sweet and fruity but also has a creamy and green side to it. Black tea has a drier, more aromatic feel. Cardamom is fresh and slightly spicy.

All of these combined make for an intriguing opening. There is more to this fragrance, though. Iris gives a powdery feel, and vetiver adds a woody and earthy scent.

Sandalwood and tonka bean round off the base. Sandalwood is what gives Gris Charnel that smooth and creamy scent. You have the contrast of tea, fig, spices and woods, which all play well together. Don’t expect a simple, sweet fig scent when trying Gris Charnel.

Gris Charnel Eau de Parfum vs Extrait

Something to note when purchasing Gris Charnel. The Gris Charnel Extrait de Parfum is not just the same fragrance at a higher concentration.

While it contains the same fig, black tea and cardamom, there are other ingredients added to the composition. Cistus, patchouli, vanilla and cedarwood are all included in the Extrait version. This changes how the fragrance smells overall.

The Eau de Parfum focuses on the creamy blend of fig, iris, tea and sandalwood, whereas the Extrait has more of a resinous, woody and warm scent. You may like both, but don’t think they will smell the same.

If you are repurchasing Gris Charnel, make sure you know which one you are buying.

Rouge Smoking: Cherry Without the Cherry Blossom

You may not know what BDK Rouge Smoking smells like by its name. But if you look at the fragrance notes, you will know.

Cherry is mixed with Italian bergamot and pink berries. Black vanilla and heliotrope add a sweet and powdery scent.

Tonka bean, labdanum, white musk, Cashmeran and Ambroxan are used in the base. This fragrance smells sweet from the cherry and vanilla, but with a musky and warm feel.

No need for a large amount of florals in this fragrance. BDK even states that Rouge Smoking is a fragrance that does not contain any florals.

If you like cherry fragrances but don’t want them to smell too sweet, pay attention to the musk and woody-ambery notes.

Rouge Smoking Extrait Contains More Than Just Cherry

BDK also has a Rouge Smoking Extrait de Parfum. Once again, don’t confuse this with the original fragrance. It contains cherry but also almond, mandarin, a milk accord, tonka bean, saffron, oud, rum and black vanilla.

Quite different from the Eau de Parfum version. The almond and milk give it a more gourmand feel, while oud, saffron and other woody notes add more depth. If you are purchasing Rouge Smoking and see both the Extrait and the original, know that they are different fragrances.

Just because they have similar names doesn’t mean they smell the same.

Pas Ce Soir: Ginger, Pear and Quince Chutney

Quince chutney. Probably not what you would expect to see in a fragrance. But it is one of the notes found in BDK Pas Ce Soir Eau de Parfum.

Black pepper, ginger, mandarin and pear are the opening notes. You get some fruit, citrus and spice. Quince chutney, jasmine and orange blossom follow. Cashmeran, patchouli and amber wood finish off the fragrance.

What’s interesting about this fragrance is the mix of scents. You have fruity notes mixed with ginger and black pepper. Then some florals before the woods take over. Not your typical fruity fragrance. Nor is it just a floral scent.

If you like fruity fragrances with a bit of spice, try Pas Ce Soir.

Bouquet de Hongrie

As mentioned before, some of BDK’s fragrances are inspired by the founder’s family. Bouquet de Hongrie Eau de Parfum is one of those fragrances. It was created to honour Edith Benedek. She had Hungarian ancestry and worked in the perfume industry.

Pear, blackcurrant and strawberry are the top notes. Turkish rose and jasmine are found in the middle. Musk, cedar and amber are used in the base. This is quite different from Gris Charnel or Rouge Smoking.

You have fruity notes mixed with florals. Musk and woods at the bottom. If you want a floral scent from BDK Parfums, this is a good one to try.

Tabac Rose

Rose, chocolate and tobacco. You wouldn’t think these would go together, right? But BDK Tabac Rose Eau de Parfum does just that. Pink pepper, plum and lemon are the opening notes. Turkish rose, cinnamon and chocolate are found in the middle.

Tobacco, patchouli and labdanum are used in the base. While rose is still prominent in this fragrance, it is mixed with other scents. Plum adds a fruity note. Chocolate gives it a gourmand feel. Cinnamon is spicy, and tobacco and labdanum make it warmer.

Compared to Bouquet de Hongrie, this fragrance is very different. When buying BDK perfumes, keep in mind that they can all smell different, even if they contain the same notes.

Crème de Cuir

Some leather fragrances can smell harsh and dry. BDK Crème de Cuir is inspired by white suede. Mandarin, bergamot and pineapple are the top notes.

Pink berries, a solar accord, white suede and sandalwood are in the middle. Vanilla, birch and musk are used in the base. Pineapple is an interesting note to have in a leather fragrance. It smells fruity, which is unexpected.

White suede also gives you a softer leather scent. If you don’t like leather fragrances because they smell like a leather jacket, Crème de Cuir may be for you.

Rouge Smoking vs Tabac Rose

Both of these fragrances contain sweet notes. But they are used in different ways. Rouge Smoking has cherry, black vanilla, tonka bean and musk.

Tabac Rose has plum, chocolate and cinnamon, mixed with rose and tobacco. One smells more like vanilla and musk. The other smells like florals, spice and tobacco. Neither is just a sweet fragrance. When buying BDK Parfums online, it’s good to compare the notes.

Ask yourself what you like about sweet fragrances. Do you want the scent of cherry and vanilla? Or plum, rose and tobacco?

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BDK Parfums has many different types of fragrances. Gris Charnel is a mix of fig, tea, cardamom and sandalwood. Rouge Smoking is cherry, vanilla and musk. Pas Ce Soir has fruity, spicy, floral and woody notes. Bouquet de Hongrie is a lighter floral. Tabac Rose is a mix of rose, chocolate and tobacco.

Check out all of our BDK perfumes at Scent Republic. Compare the notes, sizes and prices. Remember to check if you are buying an Eau de Parfum or Extrait de Parfum. They may have different compositions.

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FAQ

Why is Gris Charnel grey?

BDK was inspired by the city of Paris when creating Gris Charnel. Paris has many grey skies and streets, as well as intimate nightlife. That’s why the fragrance is called grey. It contains fig, black tea, cardamom, iris and sandalwood.

What is quince chutney?

Quince is a fruit that smells similar to apples and pears. Quince chutney is a note created to smell like this fruit. It is found in BDK Pas Ce Soir, along with ginger, pear and floral notes.

Does Rouge Smoking contain rose?

No. Rouge means red in French. This fragrance contains a cherry accord, black vanilla, heliotrope and musk. It does not contain any rose.

Why does BDK have Extrait versions of its fragrances?

BDK has created Extrait versions of some of its fragrances. These contain different notes and accords from the originals. Gris Charnel Extrait and Rouge Smoking Extrait are two examples.

What is the difference between white suede and leather?

White suede smells softer than a typical leather note. Leather can smell smoky, dry or animalic. BDK Crème de Cuir contains white suede, pineapple, sandalwood, vanilla and musk.

Is Bouquet de Hongrie from Hungary?

This fragrance was created to honour Edith Benedek, who was of Hungarian descent. It contains pear, blackcurrant, strawberry, rose, jasmine and musk.

Does Tabac Rose smell like cigarettes?

No. While it does contain tobacco, it won’t smell like cigarettes. It is mixed with rose, plum, chocolate, cinnamon, patchouli and labdanum.

Are BDK Parfums unisex?

BDK Parfums states that its fragrances are not created for men or women. The brand has a variety of scents you can choose from: fresh, floral, fruity, woody, spicy and gourmand.

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