For Fragrance Friday today, Courtney is introducing Rouge Smoking Extrait, a new release from BDK Parfums.
Courtney has a musical theater background so was immediately attracted to the concept behind Rouge Smoking – a cabaret performer working in Pigalle, Paris. She is the quintessential Parisian bohemian, and she leaves a mark wherever she goes – be it on stage or street – with her style and erotic power.
“Intoxicating, alluring and mysterious, this is my favourite fragrance in the store at the moment.” – Courtney
If you’re familiar with the original Rouge Smoking – a musky, creamy gourmand with an earthy edge – Rouge Smoking Extrait is the stronger, bolder, more vibrant version.
With a 30% concentration, this fragrance reimagines the cherry, amber, and tonka bean accords with depth and intensity.
“Rouge Smoking Extrait has more cherry, more rum and the addition of oud.”
Top: Red Mandarin Essence, Napoleon Cherry, Almond, Indian Pink Peppercorn Extract, Italian Bergamot Essence, Elemi Essence
Middle: Milk Accord, Tonka Bean Absolute, Peru Balsam, Labdanum Absolute
Base: Oud Wood from Thailand Essence, Amber Woods, Black Vanilla Absolute, Martinique Rum Extract, Indonesian Patchouli Essence, Siam Benzoin Resin, Indian Cypriol Essence, Ambroxan
This is for you, cherry lovers...
The cherry is so well balanced by the earthier notes that it’s never too sweet . This is a night out in a dark Parisian bar, a glass of spiced rum spiked with cherry in your hand, red lipstick, prolonged eye contact with a stranger, and the beginning of a passionate love affair.
The dry down of the fragrance for us is all about the boozy warmth of rum and the power of oud; raw , voluptuous and hedonistic. We find Rouge Smoking Extrait lasts 10+ hours on the skin – but spray with caution, you might have people chasing you down the street when you’re wearing it!
