Collection Parisienne

Gris Charnel 2019 Eau de Parfum

Gris Charnel (Eau de Parfum) by bdk Parfums
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Ranked 45 in Unisex Perfume
8.2 / 10 2155 Ratings
A popular perfume by bdk Parfums for women and men, released in 2019. The scent is spicy-creamy. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Spicy
Creamy
Woody
Sweet
Fruity

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
CardamomCardamom FigFig Black teaBlack tea
Heart Notes Heart Notes
Bourbon vetiverBourbon vetiver Orris absoluteOrris absolute
Base Notes Base Notes
Indian sandalwoodIndian sandalwood Tonka bean absoluteTonka bean absolute

Perfumer

Ratings
Scent
8.22155 Ratings
Longevity
7.91971 Ratings
Sillage
7.51944 Ratings
Bottle
8.21795 Ratings
Value for money
7.41557 Ratings
Submitted by OPomone, last update on 02/09/2025.
Interesting Facts
The fragrance is part of the "Collection Parisienne" collection.

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Reviews

99 in-depth fragrance descriptions
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Chloerose666

114 Reviews
Chloerose666
Chloerose666
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Nice on others, not so much on me
Ah this is one of the 'holy grail, must try, influencers love' fragrances. I really wanted to love this as well, it sounds divine and right up my street, but it also reminds me a bit of Le Labo - The Noir 29 and I prefer that hands down.

In general it sells really nice, its autumnal and warming at once, but unfortunately something in the notes just does not agree with me. I don't hate it and it doesn't smell terrible, I think I would love to smell this on someone else but on me, no. (I think its the Iris that I'm not liking but also I have a problem with some base note musks which isnt listed but the smell is familiar)

I've returned in the winter after wearing again to mildly eat my words. It took me all day but I finally appreciated the tea and fig combination, and the warmth of the cardamom, and Sandalwood never fails for me
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Leanhhh

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Leanhhh
Leanhhh
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Coozy Unisex Perfume
Gris Charnel is an Unisex perfume which leans more Feminine in my Opinion. Fig, Black Tea and Cardamom. Its beautifully blended especially the Opening. But I think the Cardamom gets more and more aggressive in the course. Personally, I dont like Cardamom at all.
However, Gris Charnel is a really great Fragrance which takes time to like it.
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Looseleaves

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Looseleaves
Looseleaves
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Every time I spray it I remember why I bought a full bottle
What a beautiful scent. It's everything I want from a woody perfume. Cardamom is present in the beginning. The fig is prominent and it lasts. I don't get chai at all, I wish I did. The drydown, especially on clothes, is very woody... I really like it on my clothes a day later. However, I do NOT like it on my skin by the end of the day. It has a kind of "generic perfume" smell by then. But it's worth it because it's so beautiful the rest of the time.
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9.5
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Yahsai

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Yahsai
Yahsai
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Whisper of Fig, A Touch of Sandalwood
Story: Behind my grandmother's place wild fig trees grew abundantly. The extremely ripe fruits would fall on the road and just rot, releasing the sweet aroma in the air. The whistling breeze would pick up the scent and add flavor to the quiet beauty of sunsets while children played in the background - a testament to those quiet carefree childhoods.

During festive seasons, Mom would ask me to make sandalwood paste by gently grinding the sandalwood log in a circular motion on a higher-density sandalwood base plate. The scent of Mysore sandalwood is so aromatic that it would fill up the whole house as soon as the storage was opened. There is a reason why this is one of the most expensive, smuggled, most sought-after materials in the world

Opening:
Initial sprays you are greeted with these incredibly dominant, sweet, and fruity fig notes, accompanied by the warmth and spice from cardamom, and the sweet and herbal qualities of black tea. These beautiful ingredients rest on a creamy woody sandalwood backbone making the opening into a fruity-woody olfactory experience- the one that diverges from the typical citrus-based openings in the market.

The fig experience is reminiscent of Diptyque Phyilosys and the black tea notes are of the highest qualities similar to LV imagination. This opening is complex, with the notes come together as a beautiful juxtaposition.

Mid: As we slowly transition into the mid phases (around 20 minutes), the fruity fig notes subtly fade into the background. The Black tea notes seamlessly blend with subtle, powdery Iris and woody vetiver. The Iris here is very subtle and does not lean into the lipstick-like quality.

Base: In the dry down, the scent is left with the sweet, lactonic, and woody qualities of Indian Sandalwood beautifully supported with sweet almond-like Tonka Beans and dryness from cedar wood. The woody base is present throughout the life of the perfume and can be considered a truly woody fragrance.

Conclusion: The fragrances that are easy to wear but complex are signs of great perfumery. Here the perfumer has masterfully blended an eloquent fragrance without being pushy. The choice of ingredients and composition is a testament to the skills of the perfumer.

This perfume is best appreciated in high-heat situations, is great for lounging around, in office settings where only people closest to you will pick up the scent. This is an undeniably signature scent-worthy.

This fragrance is perfect for the discerning intellectual, exuding a subtle allure and quiet confidence. It doesn’t shout for attention but speaks volumes through its understated sophistication

Bonus: The extrait version of this is the darker, deeper, and denser take of the original with lots of Patchouli. The EDP version can be layered over the extrait version and they blend in beautifully.

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5.5
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MadhatterWI

1 Review
MadhatterWI
MadhatterWI
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A little too masculine for me....
I had very high hopes for this fragrance, but it was just a little too heavy on the masculine side for me. I'm not able to pick out all the individual notes like some noses but I think it is the sandalwood that is giving me such a masculine vibe. It's by no means an unpleasant fragrance but I'd rather smell it on my husband vs myself.
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BertolucciKBertolucciK 4 years ago
8
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7
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7
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7.5
Scent
As the name implies, the scent is grey, forgettable. A bit spicy (cardamom, black tea), creamy, powdery and woody (iris, sandalwood, tonka).
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RachelgRachelg 2 years ago
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5
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7
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5
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I just don't get the hype. I feel like this is missing something to add interest. It's a flat and inoffensive tea/orris without much else.
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Mozz90Mozz90 2 years ago
Whoever voted Versace Crystal noir, you are SPOT ON! Very pleasing scent by the way, nothing new at all tho it does not smell bad
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LoWoLoWo 5 months ago
1
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Sample leaked in the packaging and it's so awful I had to leave the envelope outside. Too much of everything, everywhere, all at once.
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ArcencielArcenciel 1 year ago
10
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6
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10
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10
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Sweet, creamy Oregon Chai tea with average projection and above average longevity.
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EetohEetoh 9 months ago
10
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8
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8
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9.5
Scent
The scent alone calms me down. Beautiful fragrance for fall and winter.
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KatzevogelKatzevogel 10 months ago
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8
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Sweet fig tea, lightened by cardamom and orris. The tonka bean and sandalwood keep the dry down soft, this is not an in your face fragrance.
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Samil79Samil79 1 year ago
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I'm loving it, love the first cardamon and tea aura and I'm very amused by the dry down as the smell reminds me of Heno de Pravia soap.
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Topfpflanze3Topfpflanze3 2 years ago
Creamy, woody, powdery, fruity and soft tea, an ingenious combination. Dior Homme in fruity green and with a hint of coconut
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SophAhlSophAhl 2 years ago
A lovely, creamy and spicy black tea scent with hints of fig. Comforting like a blanket in winter, yet refreshing enough to wear all year.
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