BDK Parfums Gris Charnel Extrait (Tester)

Description

BDK Parfums Gris Charnel Extrait is the concentrated, more textured sibling of the eau de parfum. Created by perfumer Mathilde Bijaoui, this 30% extrait deepens the original's cardamom-fig-black tea opening with a fuller iris and labdanum heart, then layers in vanilla, cedar, and patchouli for a richer, longer-wearing finish. Where the EDP stays light and green, the Extrait leans warm and resinous. A good pick for anyone who liked the original but wanted more staying power. This listing is the tester edition, in a full-size 3.4oz/100ml bottle without retail packaging.

Scent Character

• Woody: 46%
• Fresh: 18%
• Sweet: 18%
• Spicy: 9%
• Floral: 9%

Percentages are derived from note-family composition across the fragrance pyramid.

Translation: a warm, resinous woody, sandalwood, cedar, and labdanum carry far more weight here than in the EDP, with the tea-fig freshness reduced to an accent.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Cardamom, Fig, Black Tea

Heart: Iris (Tingitana Absolute), Bourbon Vetiver, Cistus (Labdanum)

Base: Bourbon Vanilla Absolute, Indonesian Patchouli, Brazilian Tonka Bean Absolute, Sandalwood, American Cedar

Performance

• Longevity: 8–10+ hours on skin, as expected from a 30% extrait concentration
• Sillage: Moderate-to-strong, with a warm resinous trail in the first few hours
• Projection: 2–3 ft in the opening hour, settling closer to skin by the afternoon

Best Occasions & Season

• Best for: Evenings and cooler-weather everyday wear
• Season: Fall and winter. The resinous base suits cold weather better than summer heat
• Gender: Unisex

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Extrait de Parfum (30%)
Format: Full-size 3.4oz/100ml tester bottle with cap (no retail box/cellophane)
Perfumer: Mathilde Bijaoui
House: BDK Parfums, a niche perfume house founded in Paris in 2014 by David Benedek
Launched: 2022

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FAQ

How is this different from the Gris Charnel EDP?
Same tea-fig-cardamom opening, but the Extrait concentrates to 30% and adds vanilla, cedar, and labdanum for a warmer, more resinous, longer-lasting result.

What's the difference between this tester and the boxed bottle?
Nothing but the packaging: it's the same full-size 3.4oz extrait, minus the retail box and cellophane.

How long does it last?
8–10+ hours is typical for a 30% extrait, with moderate-to-strong initial sillage.

Is it unisex?
Yes. Like the EDP, Gris Charnel Extrait is marketed and worn as unisex.