Gris Charnel

Urban Elegance: BDK Parfums Gris Charnel

Gris Charnel by BDK Parfums is a calm, magnetic scent that captures the feeling of Paris at its most intimate. It’s inspired by those in-between hours — a quiet morning walk, a slow evening in a café, the soft gray light over the city. The perfume carries that sense of balance between energy and stillness, making it one of the most admired unisex fragrances in the BDK line.

 

Olfactory Notes

The fragrance opens with cardamom and fig, a pairing that’s both spicy and slightly sweet. These notes create a warm start that draws you in without shouting for attention. In the heart, black tea and iris bring a powdery, woody tone that feels modern and quietly elegant. As it dries down, sandalwood, tonka bean, and vetiver appear, adding depth and a soft creamy texture.
What makes Gris Charnel stand out is its ease of wear. It’s woody but never heavy, sensual without being loud — a scent that adapts beautifully to both men and women. The kind of perfume that feels natural on the skin and instantly personal.

 

 

Olfactory notes: Woody

Fragrance Family: Oriental Spicy

Top notes: Fig, Black tea, Cardamom essence

Heart notes: Iris absolute, Bourbon vetiver

Base notes: Indian sandalwood, Tonka bean absolute

• Concentration: Eau De Parfum
• Made in France
• Parfumeur: Mathilde Bijaoui
• Year of Launch: 2019

If you're wondering about how long "Gris Charnel BDK Parfum" will last, Fragrantica says you can expect it to linger for about 7 hours.

Ingredients: Alcohol Denat., Parfum (fragrance), Aqua (water), Ethylhexyl Methoxy- Cinnamate, Coumarin, Alpha-iso- Methyl Ionone, Butyl Methoxy- Dibenzoylmethane, Isoeugenol, Alcohol, Linalool, Tris (tetramethylhydroxypiperidi- Nol) Citrate, Limonene, Geraniol, Citral, Ci 61570 (green 5), Ci 14700 (red 4), Ci 60730 (ext Violet 2), Bht, Ci 19140 (yellow 5).