Collection: Bdk

September smells like fig

When summer fades, Gris Charnel is the BDK Parfums decant people reach for: fig, black tea and cardamom over creamy sandalwood, warm without being sweet. It is the house's best known scent and a natural first BDK Parfums sample. Decant Sample lists 18 references from this young Parisian label, almost all of them unisex, so the collection is small enough to explore in full.

Sweet, smoky, salty

If your taste runs sweet, Rouge Smoking pairs cherry with vanilla and tonka, and Velvet Tonka is almond and tonka comfort. Tabac Rose puts tobacco under a rose for autumn evenings, while two leather references explore suede and vanilla in different directions. For summer, Citrus Riviera is pure citrus and Sel d'Argent adds sea salt and musk. A single floral completes the range.

Decant sizes for a house you can collect

Because the range is compact, many customers simply order the whole line in 2 ml and work through it over a month. Then a 10 ml of the two favourites, or 20 ml of the one BDK Parfums perfume that becomes a signature. Each vial is hand-filled from the original bottle in France, and standard shipping to all of Europe is €4.95, and free from €59.

BDK Parfums decants: frequently asked questions

Gris Charnel or Rouge Smoking: which BDK Parfums decant should I try first?

Gris Charnel if you want a versatile, slightly green woody scent you can wear to work. Rouge Smoking if you prefer a sweet cherry and vanilla trail for evenings. They sit at opposite ends of the range, so 2 ml of each gives a reliable map of your taste.

Which size should I choose for Velvet Tonka?

Start at 3 ml. Velvet Tonka is a cosy gourmand with good longevity, so three millilitres covers about a week of wear, long enough to test it in cool mornings and heated rooms. If it becomes your winter staple, 10 ml will last the season.

Are BDK Parfums samples shipped outside France?

Yes. Every order leaves France and travels to any European country and to many destinations beyond; standard shipping within Europe is €4.95 and free from €59. The vial is filled by hand from the original bottle, labelled and padded so it arrives in perfect condition.