- Eau de Parfum
- Unisex
- France
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Everyday Luxury / Artistic & Niche, Everyday Luxury / Artistic & Niche, Moderate Projection / Soft & Intimate
Top Notes: Fig, Black tea, Cardamom essence
Middle Note: Iris absolute, Bourbon vetiver
Base Notes: Indian sandalwood, Tonka bean absolute
Description
Gris Charnel is an urban elixir in infinite shades of grey, revealing its beauty over time on the skin and in the streets of Paris. Authentic sandalwood and bourbon vetiver meet the elegance of iris, creating a carnal, seductive blend — like a moonlit stroll along the Seine.
Product Origin: France
Additional Information
Gris Charnel is part of the Collection Parisienne — inspired by Paris, the birthplace of BDK Parfums, where memory and imagination guide each creation. This collection tells stories of the city’s districts, capturing its energy, vibrancy, and the many personalities that bring it to life.
Mood: Everyday Luxury / Artistic & Niche. This fragrance is the definition of "Urban Chic." It captures the sophisticated, effortless feel of Paris, blending authentic sandalwood with the elegance of iris for a highly wearable, yet luxurious, daily signature. Described in "infinite shades of grey," it reveals its beauty over time, making it an abstract, intimate, and unique choice for the connoisseur who appreciates subtlety and story.
Occasion: Office / Business / Date Night. The sophisticated blend of black tea, cardamom, and vetiver provides a clean, professional edge that is highly appropriate for professional environments. The "carnal, seductive blend" of sandalwood, tonka bean, and iris creates a subtle, warm, and inviting aura, perfect for intimate evening strolls along the Seine.
Strength & Projection: Moderate Projection / Soft & Intimate. This scent is designed for a "Refined Aura." It sits close enough to be elegant for everyday wear but projects enough to be noticed by those nearby. True to its nature, it reveals its beauty on the skin over time, offering intimate longevity (6-8 hours) without ever being overpowering.
INCI
Alcohol Denat., Parfum (Fragrance), Aqua (Water), Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Coumarin, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Isoeugenol, Alcohol, Linalool, Tris (Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) Citrate, Limonene, Geraniol, Citral, CI 61570 (Green 5), CI 14700 (Red 4), CI 60730 (Ext Violet 2), BHT, CI 19140 (Yellow 5).
The Connoisseur’s Comparison: "For those who admire the clean, iris-centric elegance of Prada L’Homme or the subtle, spicy warmth of Le Labo’s Santal 33, Gris Charnel offers a more 'urban and fig-forward' alternative. It takes that iconic sandalwood structure and refines it with black tea and iris, resulting in a fragrance that feels smoother, more nuanced, and arguably more 'Parisian' than its contemporaries."

BDK Parfums
An independent Parisian perfume house founded in 2016 by David Benedek. Known for elegant, story-driven creations, each fragrance begins with a distinctive raw material and is crafted in Grasse using the finest ingredients. Blending French artistry with passion and imagination, BDK Parfums offers timeless scents with a unique signature.
Perfumer: Mathilde Bijaoui
"In the heart, the powdery clarity of iris absolute contrasts with the deep, resinous essential oil of Cistus. This interplay of light and shadow is balanced by a trail that combines the richness of sandalwood essential oil with bourbon vetiver and tonka bean absolute."