From BDK Parfums’ Collection Matières, where each creation turns the spotlight on a particular raw material, whether natural or derived from synthetic molecules. The Collection Matières focuses on connecting the raw materials to their origins, to let them create their own narratives, which is why notions of travel and discovery are at the core of this collection.
Evocative of a Rothko painting, Crème de Cuir is a smooth elixir of earth tones, monochromatic yet impactful, a pure representation of contemporary sensuality. The leather in this scent is stripped down, rid of any impurities. The greener notes embrace passionately while musk and bergamot lift the scent. On the top, a fresh mix of mandarin, pink berry and pineapple bring forth a touch of impertinence and naughtiness. In the heart, shades of musk and the warmth of vanilla create an addictive trail which intensifies the smooth leather.
NOTES
Top: Mandarin, Bergamot, Pineapple
Middle: Pink berries, Solar Accord, White Suede, Sandalwood
Base: Vanilla Absolute, Birch, Musks
PERFUMER
Violaine Collas
HOW IT WEARS
Opening with bright and juicy mandarin, bergamot and pineapple, this scent quickly develops to reveal the airy solar accord, buttery white suede and smooth sandalwood. Vanilla then appears, enveloping the scent in its creamy sweetness. The lasting power of this fragrance is fantastic, it sits close to the skin for 6-8 hours.
LORE LOVES
We love the softness of this scent, it feels familiar, like a warm hug from someone you haven’t seen in a while. Joyous yet comforting, Crème de Cuir is quite different to most other leather scents we have. The mix of pineapple and leather means the fragrance never feels too heavy, rendering it super versatile.
ABOUT THE BRAND
BDK Parfums is an independent perfume house founded by David Benedek. Specialising in unique, creative fragrances made up of high-quality raw materials, each scent has its own narrative, its own tale to tell.
One of the youngest designers and house founders in the industry, David was born in 1989 to a Moroccan/Algerian mother and a Romanian father. Fragrance runs in his family – his grandparents opened a perfume boutique in Paris shortly after arriving there from Transylvania in the 60s.
Each BDK fragrance works around a particular raw material, giving it a life and a story of its own. The house is in a perpetual search for flawless raw materials, which is why most concentrates they use are from the Grasse region in France. The creative process is never rushed; new scents are complete when the perfect equilibrium between notes is found, the alchemy perfect.
David wants people to choose their fragrance as they choose a book in a library – by wearing one of BDK’s scents, a person can experience the story of the perfume, and find the link between fragrance and imagination.
BDK Parfums is based in the heart of Paris, Palais-Royal, so the lids of the BDK bottles have been designed to pay homage to the dome of the iconic Grand Palais. The monument holds many French treasures and is perfectly representative of French savoir-faire – of liberté, égalité, and fraternité – perfect for this proudly French house.
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