More about BDK Parfums Gris Charnel
A sophisticated fig-based fragrance inspired by the Quai Saint-Bernard in Paris. Moonlight and music come together in this soft spiced figgy tea composition. Features cardamom, black tea, iris, and sandalwood in a harmonious blend that captures the intimacy of Parisian evenings. Created by Mathilde Bijaoui, this is BDK's bestselling fragrance.
Featured Notes
Gris Charnel opens with Fig, Black Tea, Cardamom, a heart of Iris, Bourbon, Tea, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Cashmeran.
- Top Notes
- Fig, Black Tea, Cardamom
- Heart Notes
- Iris, Bourbon, Tea
- Base Notes
- Sandalwood, Vetiver, Cashmeran
Longevity & Projection
Gris Charnel by BDK Parfums offers long-lasting longevity with moderate projection, best suited to fall and evening.
What does Gris Charnel smell like?
Gris Charnel opens with Fig, Black Tea, Cardamom, develops into a heart of Iris, Bourbon, Tea, and settles into a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Cashmeran. The top notes lead the first impression, the heart defines its character after a few minutes, and the base is what lingers longest on skin and clothing.
How long does Gris Charnel last?
Based on aggregated user reviews, Gris Charnel has long-lasting longevity with moderate projection. Performance varies with skin chemistry, season and how much you apply, so try a 2 ml or 5 ml decant first to see how it lasts on your skin before committing to a full bottle.
What's similar to Gris Charnel?
Fragrances with a similar character include Gris Charnel Extrait, Reflection 45 Man, Thé Noir 29. They share comparable notes and a similar wear experience, so they are a good place to start if you enjoy Gris Charnel — and you can sample each as a 2 ml or 5 ml decant side by side before choosing a favourite.
Where can I buy Gris Charnel samples?
You can buy authentic Gris Charnel by BDK Parfums samples and decants at Scento, hand-decanted from original full-sized bottles sourced through authorised European retailers. Choose from the sizes currently available on this product page, order online, and get tracked delivery to 26 supported European countries — so you can wear the real fragrance before committing to a full bottle. Availability and rates depend on the delivery country and order value.
Gris Charnel by BDK Parfums is a fragrance that opens with top notes of Fig, Black Tea, Cardamom, offers long-lasting longevity, projects with moderate sillage.




