Gris Charnel Extrait (full bottle)

Not sure yet? Try it first in a 4ml decant.

Concentration: Extrait de Parfum
Release Date: 2022

Longevity: 8+ hours
Projection: Strong
Best For: Autumn, winter, evening, nights out
Leans: Slightly masculine

Longevity and projection are based on community feedback; your experience may vary with skin type and climate.

Top Notes
Cardamom essence, Black Tea extract, Fig accord

Heart Notes
Absolute Iris (Morocco), Cistus essence, Bourbon Vetiver (Madagascar)

Base Notes
Patchouli essence from Indonesia, Vanilla absolute from Madagascar, Sandalwood essence, Cedar essence (United States), Tonka bean absolute

Fans call it the darker, richer twin of Gris Charnel EDP: cardamom-spiced chai and jammy fig up top, settling into creamy sandalwood, vanilla and a smoky lick of patchouli. It is thicker, sweeter and more masculine than the original, trading the airy brightness for a cosy, blanket-like warmth that lasts all day and clings to clothes. Wearers rate it a compliment-getter and a cold-weather date-night pick, though the opening can be sharp and the iris divides opinion, so give it time on skin before you judge it.

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• Dior Homme Intense – the powdery iris benchmark, more lipsticky and cocoa-tinged
• Santal Blanc – fig milk and sandalwood, creamier and softer
• Iris Debonair – Creed's lavender-iris, airier and more aromatic