BDK Parfums Gris Charnel
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- Try before the full bottle
- Travel-ready 3ml, 10ml, 30ml
- Long-lasting scent
Gris Charnel by BDK Parfums opens on green fig laced with black tea and a warm shake of cardamom, more smoky than fruity. Iris and a round note of bourbon settle the middle, with more tea keeping the whole thing dry rather than sugary. The base turns woody and spiced, sandalwood and vetiver set against the soft grey haze of cashmeran. Launched in 2022, this is a scent men and women both reach for, especially if fig usually feels too sweet for their taste. Autumn and winter draw the most votes, worn into the evening and at night, and it holds up well at work. The longevity vote leans long-lasting, and the sillage vote sits clearly on moderate. A 3ml decant is enough to wear it through a working week before deciding on more.
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The community verdict
A woody, spicy tea blend, Gris Charnel pairs fig and cardamom with iris, then settles into sandalwood, vetiver and cashmeran. Wear divides between long-lasting and moderate, while most find projection moderate. It fits autumn evenings, and winter nights work too.
Summarised with AI from perfume-community reviews
- Brand
- BDK Parfums
- Scent profile
- Unisex
- Launched
- Decant sizes
- 3ml, 10ml, 30ml
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BDK Parfums Gris Charnel, hour by hour
How it opens, settles and lingers on skin.
Black tea and fig steaming beside a sandalwood bookshelf.
What wearers say
Votes from fragrance communities, most-voted answers first.
Longevity
Most voted: 48%Long lasting
Sillage
Most voted: 60%Moderate
Season
Most voted: 52%Autumn
Time of day
Most voted: 44%Evening
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Longevity
- Very weak3%
- Weak7%
- Moderate40%
- Long lasting (Most voted)48%
- Eternal2%
Sillage
- Intimate15%
- Moderate (Most voted)60%
- Strong25%
- Enormous0%
Season, 105 votes
- Spring11%12 votes
- Summer3%3 votes
- Autumn (Most voted)52%55 votes
- Winter33%35 votes
Time of day, 102 votes
- Daytime18%18 votes
- Office9%9 votes
- Evening (Most voted)44%45 votes
- Night out29%30 votes
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BDK Parfums Gris Charnel in plain words
What it smells like, how it wears and who it suits.
What it smells like
Opens with juicy fig and cool, dry tea, warmed by a little spice. A soft, iris-led heart follows, and over the hours it settles into a smooth, woody base of sandalwood that stays calm and warm.
How it wears
The perfume community reports wear that sits between long-lasting and moderate, with projection that stays moderate and polite.
When to wear it
Wearers favour it for autumn and winter evenings and nights, and some also find it suits the working day.
Who it suits
Suits people who like dry, woody, tea-led scents with a spicy edge, worn by men or women. Its calm, moderate presence makes it easy company.
Similar perfumes at 10ML
- Le Labo Thé Noir 29: shares the black tea and fig that open it
- Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Vetiver: shares the fig and vetiver in its green, woody feel
- Boadicea the Victorious Monarch: shares the black tea and cardamom in its dry, spiced opening
Sizes and price per ml
At 10ML, BDK Parfums Gris Charnel comes as 3ml for €10.71 (€3.57/ml), 10ml for €28.62 (€2.86/ml) and 30ml for €72.09 (€2.40/ml).
Frequently asked questions
What does BDK Parfums Gris Charnel smell like?
BDK Parfums Gris Charnel opens with Black Tea, Cardamom and Fig. The heart brings Bourbon, Iris and Tea. It dries down to Cashmeran, Sandalwood and Vetiver.
Is BDK Parfums Gris Charnel long lasting?
Shoppers on fragrance communities most often rate its longevity as long lasting (48% of votes), and 50% rate it long lasting or eternal. They most often rate its sillage as moderate (60% of votes). How long it lasts on you also depends on your skin and how much you apply.
Is BDK Parfums Gris Charnel good for summer?
Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it mainly for autumn; summer takes only 3% of season votes.
Is BDK Parfums Gris Charnel good for winter?
Shoppers on fragrance communities favour other seasons, but winter still takes 33% of season votes.
Is BDK Parfums Gris Charnel for day or night?
Shoppers on fragrance communities mostly wear it after dark: 74% of time-of-day votes are for evenings and nights out, 26% for daytime or the office.
Can I wear BDK Parfums Gris Charnel to the office?
Shoppers on fragrance communities rarely pick it for the office: only 9% of time-of-day votes go to the office.
Who makes BDK Parfums Gris Charnel?
Gris Charnel is made by BDK Parfums. It was launched in 2022.
How many wears is a 10ml decant of BDK Parfums Gris Charnel?
A 10ml decant of BDK Parfums Gris Charnel holds about 200 sprays, roughly 67 days of wear. The 3ml decant holds about 60 sprays, around 20 days. The 30ml decant holds about 600 sprays, around 200 days.
Which other BDK Parfums perfumes can I try?
Besides BDK Parfums Gris Charnel, 10ML has Velvet Tonka, Gris Charnel Extrait and Impadia from BDK Parfums, each decanted from the original bottle.
Is this BDK Parfums Gris Charnel decant the original perfume?
Yes. Every BDK Parfums Gris Charnel decant is filled by hand from an original BDK Parfums bottle, with nothing added or diluted, so it opens, dries down and lasts on your skin the way the bottle does. We sell only authentic originals.
Is BDK Parfums Gris Charnel fresh or warm?
Warm and dry rather than fresh: fig and tea give a cool first moment, but cardamom, sandalwood and vetiver bring a calm woody warmth.
Can women and men wear BDK Parfums Gris Charnel?
Yes, it is made for men and women alike, and its woody, spicy and tea accords lean neither floral nor sporty, so men and women can both wear it.
Where can I buy BDK Parfums Gris Charnel as a decant?
At 10ML: BDK Parfums Gris Charnel comes as a 3ml, 10ml and 30ml decant, filled by hand from an original bottle. The 10ml decant costs €28.62 (€2.86/ml), and 10ML ships across the EU.
What is a decant?
A small amount of a perfume, taken from its original bottle and put into a travel atomiser. You get the real fragrance in a size that lets you live with it for days before you decide on the full bottle.
How does the money-back guarantee work?
If a scent isn’t right for you, get in touch within 30 days of it arriving and we’ll arrange a refund. Terms apply. See our refund policy.