BDK Parfums: where to start? 8 perfumes to discover the house

BDK Parfums has a wide range: soft woods, gourmands, florals, fresh scents. Every perfume in this selection is listed as unisex on our pages, so forget the "for him" and "for her" shelves and trust your nose.

So you don't get lost, here are eight eaux de parfum that show the different sides of the house. The notes we quote are the ones on our pages, nothing more.

The soft wood: Gris Charnel

Gris Charnel, released in 2019, opens on fig, cardamom and black tea. The heart brings together iris and vetiver, then the base sets down sandalwood and tonka bean. A grey, creamy wood, spiced just enough. See Gris Charnel.

The gourmand: Rouge Smoking

Rouge Smoking, also released in 2019, comes down to two notes on our pages: cherry and vanilla. Simple on paper, but it works: a sweet red fruit resting on vanilla. For you if you like gourmands that get noticed. See Rouge Smoking.

The spiced floral: Pas Ce Soir

Pas Ce Soir, released in 2016, opens on black pepper, ginger, mandarin and pear. The heart pairs jasmine with quince and orange blossom, then the base brings together cashmere wood, patchouli and amberwood. White flowers woken up by spices, on a warm base. See Pas Ce Soir.

The powdery iris: 312 Saint-Honoré

312 Saint-Honoré opens on pink pepper, pink pepper leaf and angelica root. The heart mixes orange blossom, iris and tonka bean, then the base pairs ambroxan with an amber musk and oud wood. A soft, bright iris with a woody touch at the end. See 312 Saint-Honoré.

The sunshine: Citrus Riviera

Citrus Riviera, released in 2019, opens on neroli, mandarin, lemon and fig. The heart brings together orange blossom, jasmine, strawberry, eucalyptus and immortelle, then the base sets down white musk, patchouli, vetiver and tonka bean. Citrus and flowers for sunny days. See Citrus Riviera.

The salty fresh one: Sel d'Argent

Sel d'Argent opens on bergamot, grapefruit and a salty accord. The heart pairs orange blossom with ylang-ylang and galbanum, then the base brings together ambroxan, cashmeran, timbersilk and white musk. Fresh, salty, musky: a clean-skin scent that's easy to wear every day. See Sel d'Argent.

The fruity floral: Bouquet de Hongrie

Bouquet de Hongrie, released in 2016, opens on pear, strawberry and blackcurrant. The heart mixes Turkish rose, jasmine sambac and lorenox, then the base sets down musk, cedar and amber. A fruity, sparkling rose, the most floral of the selection. See Bouquet de Hongrie.

The vanilla leather: Vanille Leather

Vanille Leather opens on pink pepper and a violet accord. The heart brings together tuberose, jasmine and orange blossom, then the base pairs vanilla with patchouli, oak wood, a leather accord, iris and benzoin. A leather softened by vanilla and white flowers, for winter evenings. See Vanille Leather.

Which one to choose?

• You love soft woods: Gris Charnel.
• You adore gourmands: Rouge Smoking.
• You want flowers with character: Pas Ce Soir or Vanille Leather.
• You want a soft iris: 312 Saint-Honoré.
• You want something fresh: Citrus Riviera or Sel d'Argent.
• You prefer fruity florals: Bouquet de Hongrie.

A tip: some of these also come as an extrait in our catalogue, such as Gris Charnel, Rouge Smoking and Pas Ce Soir. Start with the eau de parfum, and move to the extrait if you want even more. And compare prices on Fragist before you buy.