More about BDK Parfums Gris Charnel Extrait
Gris Charnel Extrait (BDK Parfums, 2022 by Mathilde Bijaoui) is a woody-spicy, warm gourmand-woody extrait that amplifies the original Gris Charnel signature. The opening is bright and spicy — prominent cardamom with green-fruity fig and a black tea facet — moving into an iris/woody heart featuring bourbon vetiver and cistus. The base is richly textured sandalwood warmed by Madagascar vanilla and tonka bean, with cedar and Indonesian patchouli leaf adding depth and a lightly smoky/ashy, ambery roundness. The extrait is concentrated (~30%), producing a richer, more voluminous drydown where vanilla/tonka create a voluptuous sweet amber warmth layered over pronounced woody and patchouli facets. Overall character: warm, woody, subtly sweet (honey/vanilla-tonka), spicy-cardamom top, slightly smoky/ashy facets; not strictly linear — evolves across wear.
Featured Notes
Gris Charnel Extrait opens with Cardamom, Fig, a heart of Iris, Black Tea, a base of Tonka, Sandalwood, Vetiver.
- Top Notes
- Cardamom, Fig
- Heart Notes
- Iris, Black Tea
- Base Notes
- Tonka, Sandalwood, Vetiver
Longevity & Projection
Gris Charnel Extrait by BDK Parfums offers long-lasting longevity with strong projection, best suited to fall and the night.
What does Gris Charnel Extrait smell like?
Gris Charnel Extrait opens with Cardamom, Fig, develops into a heart of Iris, Black Tea, and settles into a base of Tonka, Sandalwood, Vetiver. 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 Extrait last?
Based on aggregated user reviews, Gris Charnel Extrait has long-lasting longevity with strong 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 Extrait?
Fragrances with a similar character include Gris Charnel, Thé Noir 29, Reflection 45 Man. They share comparable notes and a similar wear experience, so they are a good place to start if you enjoy Gris Charnel Extrait — 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 Extrait samples?
You can buy authentic Gris Charnel Extrait 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 Extrait by BDK Parfums is a fragrance that opens with top notes of Cardamom, Fig, offers long-lasting longevity, projects with strong sillage.





