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Gris Charnel
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Gris Charnel by BDK Parfums is a spicy oriental fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2019, this composition is signed by nose Mathilde Bijaoui. In its top notes, cardamom, fig, and black tea provide a vibrant and exotic opening. The heart reveals the elegance of iris and the woody character of bourbon vetiver, while the base settles on the warmth of sandalwood and the creamy sweetness of tonka bean.
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iris
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sandalwood
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- Positivo 80%
- Neutral 12%
- Negativo 8.4%
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@Diablo Alfa Bloody hell, calling DHP rubbish…
Diablo Alfa: 1. If you feel a scent is feminine, that’s something personal linked to your sexual identity. 2. The fact that you don’t like something doesn’t mean it’s rubbish. 3. If you are truly an IRIS lover, you will appreciate it in its various interpretations. 4. PERFUMES DO NOT MATURE, THEY OXIDISE!!!!!!! The components already have their maturation time when bottled. Are you going to come up with the pH variation argument too, as the million parrots on social media repeat? NOOO, today there are all kinds of characters writing stupidities through a keyboard.
It’s not worth spending bags of money on. Too much hype for such a mediocre perfume that doesn’t attract any attention. Smells of wood and cardamom body cream. Sparse sillage, moderate longevity.
I had it and I didn’t like it 🥺. My girlfriend (partner) was fascinated by it and everyone I let try it also liked it; it’s a pleasant perfume, it’s not bad, but I feel it’s very… I don’t know how to say it, I’ve heard it before, it feels very commercial. In short, it’s a great perfume that people like, but that personally didn’t convince me.
At first the tea feels a bit sharp, but once it starts to dry down it’s madness. The combination of iris, bean, tonka and sandalwood is the best I’ve tried. That said, I don’t find it smells like chai latte as so many say.
An excellent perfume; it doesn’t have a great sillage, but it has elegance, sophistication and class in a bottle; I haven’t heard anything like it on the market.
I’ll take the liberty of commenting something unrelated to perfumes. I don’t know the fragrance, and from what I’ve read, I’m not sure if I would buy it, but when I get my hands on it, I’ll try it. A pity for the aggressive and ignorant remarks some people pour out on this forum. It’s a shame they don’t know how to exercise their freedom of expression without offending… It’s normal, excellent and necessary that not everyone likes the same fragrances or olfactory families; otherwise, we would probably all smell the same, like in some dystopian futuristic reality. That said, I always value respectful and intelligent reviews that criticise certain aspects of a fragrance I like, as they help me see things from another perspective that I may have overlooked and make me reappreciate the perfume. The same goes for good reviews of fragrances I “don’t like”, as they give another perspective and it has happened to me that thanks to that, some that I didn’t like ended up enchanting me. I hope that every time someone like “@DiabloAlfa” writes their absurdities full of ignorance and aggression, their review is deleted. Let’s express our ideas with respect so that everyone who passes by here feels something healthy without hatred, in this beautiful hobby we all share.
Finally got my hands on it; first impressions: it smells of black tea, vetiver, sandalwood and iris, becoming increasingly powdery as it dries down. It reminds me of Le Labo’s Santal 33, which I also own and love. Unlike Santal 33, here the iris is more prominent and feminine, although it is unisex. Over time the fragrance improves, becoming elegant, sweet and fresh. I love it and recommend it to everyone 🫶🏻. I can’t fully evaluate the longevity yet, but I would wear it in any weather and at any time (just controlling the sprays). Now I want to try the extrait 🥰. I noticed someone has been editing user reviews for convenience. I would never say Gris Charnel has disappointed me; since I tried it, I love it and try not to apply too much so the bottle lasts longer; I don’t apply much, it lasts a long time on me and on clothes. I never rate a fragrance as they did in what they deleted. I would simply say 10/10.
I think it’s due to the shared sandalwood, but I sense a similarity with Santal 33, although with some different notes. I like both scents.
I smelled it on my skin and on my partner’s skin before knowing what perfume it was. I didn’t like it at all; she and I smelled like a man but ugly, it tickled my nose, and after hours, already sweaty, it smelled like a drunk person exuding alcohol. Perhaps gentlemen will like this fragrance well, and that aroma on a gentleman will be attractive to women, but on female skin I didn’t like it on either her or me.
I bought it all the hype, and honestly, wow. It smells just like Ferragamo’s Neon Vibes, only this is a touch sweeter and costs about 3,000 pesos less. In the end, both smell good, but I think I set my expectations too high waiting for that chai scent that never quite arrived.
Gris Charnel: Spiced opening with cardamom and something sweet thanks to the fig. Middle: Very soon a notable iris incorporates itself with a slight touch of vetiver that disappears quickly. Final dry down: It’s based on an intense combo of cardamom, iris, and lots of sandalwood. Projection and longevity: Projection of about 4-5 hours, longevity around 8 hours. Conclusion: It’s a spiced aromatic fragrance, where the cardamom is always present, followed by a talcy iris and a sweet sandalwood. Suitable for cold and temperate climates, but not for warm weather (it results in being very invasive). The scent, not being bad, doesn’t spark my interest; it’s a spiced and sweetish fragrance, somewhat generic, there are better and cheaper options in commercial perfumery.
I would say it’s a woody, creamy, and juicy fragrance, in that order. The opening is a light sandalwood sweetened by fig nectar. As it settles, the tea note takes prominence, but the sandalwood and fig remain the undisputed protagonists. Only in its late dry down does the vetiver appear, making the perfume become somewhat metallic, to the point of reminding me of the Santal 33 sandalwood by Le Labo. It has very good projection during the first three hours and lasts a treat on the skin: I imagine that, if I didn’t shower, it would still be there for days and days. This has been one of the few perfumes I tried and thought ‘I must buy it now’. Fortunately, I waited, as its final dry down has disappointed me a bit; although it’s pretty, the opening is madness: a perfect conjunction of woods and fig, sweet but with personality. The dry down, however, smells a bit like fine sandalwood air freshener. I see it as a perfectly unisex perfume, for mid-season and informal or semi-formal occasions. It’s perfect to be a signature scent. When it gets cold again, I’ll try the other version to see if I like that one more. Pleasant: 9/10, Interesting: 7/10, Versatile: 8/10, Original: 6/10.
Oh my, oh my, oh my, Gris Charnel. What can one say? It’s such an intimate and personal fragrance, enchanting, where at first you are bathed in absolute iris, fig, and sandalwood. Created for close situations, for two, born to conquer (provided there is that close date). It doesn’t have great evolution or sillage, but it enchants. Despite this, it lacks longevity and practically the trail is non-existent; it lasts a sigh. That might be perfect for a short date, blessed be those who reviewed trail and longevity, because I cannot experience it and yet I love it. Although the function of BDK with this fragrance is clear, one must claim its deficient performance for those of us who want to wear it and mark territory, not just conquer. A dose of punch would be glory, because I insist, I love the fragrance and I expected more than a second skin.
It’s perfect for those looking for something different. It opens with fig and black tea, giving a fresh start but with a warm and spiced touch that feels quickly on the skin. As it evolves, it becomes creamier and softer thanks to the cardamom and sandalwood, achieving a sensual air without being heavy. It’s not overwhelming, but its trail and longevity are solid, lasting several hours. Ideal for autumn and winter or for elegant but not too formal occasions. Although it’s unisex, it has a refined character that stands out easily. The bottle follows the minimalist and elegant line, very in tune with the spirit of the perfume.
The ‘Gris Charnel’ by BDK is a captivating fragrance that plays with the duality between freshness and warmth. With notes of iris, sandalwood, and a smoky touch, it evokes a melancholic and sophisticated elegance. Its balanced composition makes it versatile, ideal for any occasion. It leaves a lasting impression and feels both contemporary and timeless. Without a doubt, a gem in niche perfumery.
Oh, Gris Charnel is such a beautiful thing! Without a doubt, one of my favourites of this year. That cardamom, that fig, and that iris… what beauty! I tried it on a cold day and loved it; I waited for the next cold day to use it again, and now I’m just waiting for winter to wear it daily. It’s a warm caress, full of cardamom and fig, that invades the skin and wraps you in a luxurious fragrance, perfect to wear with a jumper or a leather jacket. It has obsessed me so much that I’m waiting for a very cold day for my husband to try it; surely on his skin it will take on another aroma and… ahhh, how delicious!
Gris Charnel is one of those fragrances for which I will always keep a bottle; it was love at first sight, perfect for my signature scent. Ideal for autumn and winter, its trail is moderate but lasts around 6-8 hours. The opening is spicy due to the cardamom, but balanced with the fig. The dry down is an exquisite creamy sandalwood. 100% unisex, easy to like, and a real gem.
A very interesting olfactory proposal that I have just acquired. The saddest part is that in my collection I already have Eilish 2, and this newly purchased perfume smells identical. Eilish has very good longevity at one-third of the price, so I’m sticking with Eilish 2.
Agree with @Indines: it smells like a well-blended mix designed to please everyone, yet it would have been more lucid to use cheaper ingredients for its target audience. It opens with cardamom, fig, and fresh green tea—not black—followed by a talc and earthy balm that softens everything, while the tea shifts to black and the cardamomo recalls an exotic jam. It finishes with creamy sandalwood and sweet tonka bean. I don’t feel that famous ‘Chai-Late’ from the internet here. It’s pretty, but the longevity is negligible: once it has developed, it’s barely noticeable on the skin. The trail is low, which I don’t criticise too much. It’s a decent perfume, well-assembled, but it lacks soul and performance. If you’re looking for something green without being sharp, spiced without burning, talcy without aging, creamy without scorching, and sweet without being cloying, this is for you.
They give it too much importance. For you to like it, you must love earthy iris, dry sandalwood, and a green fig, and I personally expected the opposite (creamy iris and sandalwood with a sweet fig).
Like other BDK scents, this smells better for ambienting a place (a cool shop, a spa, or a hotel reception) than for someone to wear it. It reminds me of perfume from its era (with that spiced sandalwood that follows you everywhere and that in 20 years they will say ‘that’s how the 2020s smelled’). Too timid, too safe (so safe that it ends up masterfully unisex). Pijito, but without reaching class. Meh.
Totally agree with Juana P. Nowadays almost everything smells of sandalwood; surely it is due to the excess of Javanol to last longer. Charnel Grey joins that group because by the second hour it smells like a thousand other perfumes.
I like it; it is pretty. It has a distant but clear resemblance to my Declaration by Cartier, like second-cousins, thanks to that creamy cardamom that cleanses and elevates everything, adding a spicy and formal touch with correct elegance. It smells of clean rooms, luxury hotels, and boutiques. Is it worth it? Probably not. Is it very good? Yes. I don’t understand the fuss over the name; it is very neat and with just the right spice. I wouldn’t add ‘nothing more’ because it has quality, but it is great as something non-invasive, classy, and clearly unisex, although not to spend what it asks.
I bought this a few weeks ago and what a gem; it totally surprised me. I tested it in Vancouver and it disappointed me greatly; my nose failed with that dark, spiced, oud/leather sensation, so I had broken expectations. But I decided to give it another chance and I loved it: it starts mysterious and melancholic, and seconds on the skin smells of creamy, milky fig, with a fruity touch and tea that calms it. It is a ‘comfort’ fragrance, like a cold, rainy September afternoon in New York. The blend of fig, iris, and cardamom is sexy and super unisex. The atomiser is incredible; a simple bottle but with a heavy cap that screams quality. It is a unique scent and hard to explain; you have to try it to understand it. It’s not for blind buying, but very enjoyable; the price is high but not crazy, understandable given it is niche. I will always have it in the collection.
I don’t understand the hype from YouTube reviewers. I only understand it if BDK pays them to promote the best of the brand, because Rouge Smoking isn’t the big deal they sell. Returning to Charnel Grey: it is a man’s perfume, for a mature gentleman of 50. Not just to me, but to those who approach me. It isn’t even unisex. Nor is it groundbreaking, sexy, or unforgettable. It is my opinion and that of my circle, but it feels like a scam for what is promoted.
At first, I thought it wasn’t unisex, more masculine, although a girl can wear it without issue. The aroma is potent; it didn’t seem delicious or everything the internet claims; in summer, it can be overwhelming. The sandalwood gives it body, but not the creaminess I expected.
Charnel Grey is that average-grade student: discreet, well-mannered, and presentable, ideal for dinners without anyone asking uncomfortable questions. Its supposed genius is not failing, but also not standing out enough to deserve the cult following it has. It smells clean and slightly powdery; the iris appears shyly, without the dirty velvet of Dior Homme or the soapy foam of Prada. The iris and sandalwood are functional but generic, interchangeable with any other. The tonka bean is there as if marking attendance: sweet and inevitable, typical of perfumes aspiring to be niche. The vetiver gives structure and bitterness, but nothing of the darkness of Encre Noire or the minerality of Terre. It is unisex due to a lack of risk, not balance. Nothing surprises or demands. It seems designed in a boardroom where everything was approved by consensus. As a background for Instagram, it works, but as an olfactory experience, it’s like drinking cold tea that promised more. Is it worth it? Not if you seek originality or emotion. Yes if you want something safe and elegant for everyday wear. It’s what you put on when you don’t know what to wear but want people to say ‘you smell great’ without knowing why. It’s not a compliment; it’s a perfumed yawn.
I tested it yesterday on a colleague’s wrist without applying it to myself, and it lasted for hours. The next day, after showering, I could still smell it on my neck and arms. It has an incredible longevity but is very subtle and elegant, not a bomb. Perhaps many won’t like it because it isn’t typical, but so far it is my favourite. It is pricey and has an Arab inspiration; it resembles Lattafa’s El Liam Grey, but the quality of this Charnel Grey is majestic and balanced. First, you notice the black tea, then the iris, followed by creamy sandalwood, a juicy fig that isn’t sweet, and a subtle vanilla of tremendous quality. If you are a collector, you must have it. It has been a leap in quality in my repertoire; my next purchase will be Layton by PDM. Thanks for reading, I know long reviews are a chore, but when I’m interested, I read everything.
It’s my second scent I haven’t been able to smell due to anosmia (Polo Blue and Eau de Toilette were the first). People ask what I’m wearing, but I don’t notice anything. With Escentric Molecules, I do, and even with Aqua di Gio right on the skin after eight hours. With this Grey, zero sensation.
Smells very similar to the Arabic perfume Al Noor by Arabiyat Prestige. I still don’t understand why Fragrantica hasn’t updated with this fragrance.
I really wanted to like it, but I couldn’t. It smells nice dry, but on skin, it’s a different story. I was excited about the fig, cardamom, and tonka bean, but the vetiver, iris, and sandalwood overwhelm them, especially the fig and cardamom. It becomes dry, like smelling an eighty-something aunt with perfumed creams and two-piece suits. I bought it against my better judgment because of the good reviews and those notes; what a pity. I tried hard to understand it, but it didn’t work; the good thing is I gifted it to someone older who appreciates it.
Tea, cardamom, and fig—pleasant aromas. It smells of the in-between season everywhere, but the performance is low for the price.
I ordered a decant based on the good reviews, and it was a total fiasco. Dry, it barely smells of anything and conveys nothing; on skin, it’s dreadful: just sandalwood, a huge and unpleasant sandalwood. I’m sorry, for me it’s a letdown.
The combination of notes in this perfume is absolutely addictive. It’s versatile, creamy, sweet without being cloying, casual yet also formal. You cannot go wrong choosing this perfume. It’s the perfect wardrobe staple for indecisive days.
Smells incredibly well-crafted, though many say it lacks a bit of sparkle; the fig integrates perfectly without shouting, making it unique. It definitely has that classic gentlemanly air. On my skin, it’s smoky wood and very sweet due to the dominating tonka bean—rich, but not for everyday wear, more of a masculine scent.
I like it, but it doesn’t quite take my heart. More than the fig that everyone mentions, what reaches me is a scent of juicy blackberries that define its character. On my skin, it leans towards the feminine. The dry down is creamy and elegant, the best part of the fragrance, but it has a bohemian touch that escapes me a little. It’s pretty and interesting, but it never quite becomes ‘my’ scent. I would have liked more cardamom and tea, but they don’t come through much to my nose. However, I recommend it because it can please many people, especially coming from the magical hands of this girl who creates wonders.
Very pretty, terribly feminine, juicy, inspiring, and eternal on my skin. It’s a real treat if you love velvet base notes. It opens fresh, friendly, and close, then gradually transforms into that enveloping sofa blanket. It’s endearing, pleasant, and sweet, without being overpowering, but accompanying the cava, strawberries, and a movie from the sofa, giving that moment (whether alone or with company, it doesn’t matter) an unexpected and lovely luxurious touch. A mature, intimate, and very ‘tender’ perfume. Thanks to @Jerry Drake for the decant.
Actually, I discovered BDK’s Gris Charnel after seeing it reviewed in the Bois Royal from Rituals under the ‘This fragrance reminds me of:’ section on Fragrantica, so I ordered the Divain dupe. To my surprise, I like it much more than the Bois Royal, and it has excellent longevity. I’ve loved it, to put it mildly. In its dry down, it reminds me of Barenia by Hermès, which isn’t surprising as they share notes. While I see the Bois Royal as more suited for my husband, the Gris Charnel starts out leaning masculine but has an exquisite unisex dry down, and by the end, I use it more myself. I don’t know how the original compares, but I absolutely adore this dupe.
Hello, I have a sample of this perfume that arrived with another purchase, and here is my take: It’s a perfect unisex scent, though it sometimes leans slightly feminine, yet it works beautifully for both men and women. It features soft, warm, green, and earthy notes, with a woody and vanilla touch that I can definitely perceive; altogether, it creates an excellent combination, even for those who aren’t fans of green notes or iris. It’s ideal for cold weather, but if you wear it in other seasons, it’s neither annoying nor heavy. Its opening is notably spicy. It lasts well on the skin for about 1 hour and 30 minutes with clear projection, before becoming more intimate; on clothes, it lingers longer as is usual. It’s not a bomb, but it has a subtle, elegant projection that is hard not to like. If you can, try it before buying; it’s not for everyone, but I doubt anyone would dislike it completely.