Charriol Eau de Parfum

Whenever I think nothing can surprise me, a fragrance appears around the corner and punches me right in the nose! 2008. as the year of creation does not fit Charriol EDP because, besides the scent, it's bottle looks like something that would be found under a layer of dust (after you have overcome the fear of the dark and allergy to dust & dust mites), in a remote region in the attic. opaque glass is cut so that it has an antique look, a heavy ring around the syringe and a metal cap seem like they are made of real gold, or at least covered with it. gold ring with rhinestones is very convincing and looks nice on the finger, even if, like me, you're not a fan of gold, and "all that shines''. manly opening is without juniper berries and it starts immediately with amber cream & woodsy notes, and the ingredients are so well mixed that the first few hours of wearing it I cannot recognize the notes individually. the smell is just warm & resin-like, with ubiquitous refined sweetness; pleasantly strong, if there is such a category. But slowly, hours later, I start to feel Tonka, and in this fragrance it must be written with a capital letter. Here, Tonka is wonderful, warm and wet with undertone of tobacco flavored almonds. Incense here is elegant, added with measure, accompanied by subtle notes of fragipani. the smell is constantly creamy, but in the manner in which the cream smells like from a warm, freshly bathed and dried, female skin. the pleasure comes from a mix of mango, neroli and vanilla orchids (yes, pollenised vanilla floral scent), and the sharpness of patchouli is reduced to a minimum so it too is creamy. my brain seeks similarities and finds them in the Estee Lauder Sensuous, Armani Sensi, Jacomo Art # 02 and Kenzo Amour Le Parfum. but not as if this is a copy in any way, because it smells older than all of the above, but like it took everything that impressed me with these smells and here it is connected into one harmonized body which, apart that it is an unmistakable Oriental Woody, it cannot be placed in any age group, not even in a time period nor it can be added to the opportunity that is appropriate for it to be worn. For me, Charriol EDP is "all for one, one for all", yes, for me, it's all that.

Underexposed. Underrated. Underappreciated. Any talk of hidden gems, must start with a conversation about Charriol Eau de Parfum. I feel as if it has been kept under wraps here on the site. That is, of course, the case with many fine jewels. Until now ;) Charriol is tonka balmy and sensual, while remaining sophisticated and fashionable. It's incredibly warm and alluring to me, made especially so by the lovely vanilla orchid and golden amber at the very heart. It has a subtle, yet persistent sweetness about it, but will still satisfy any sweet tooth perfume lover. It's more naturally occurring (thankfully) than candy coated, courtesy of the mango. The berries (not exactly distinguishable as juniper berries to my nose) appear to be responsible for a little spice, and maybe the little tingle of tartness I detect initially. The incense adds a haze of smokiness from top to bottom, but it's slight and distant, adding a layer without the darkness sometimes rendered unbearable to me by more intense incense notes. Impressive projection, longevity and wonderfully blended to perfection. Let the conversation begin. Don't let it end, until you have a bottle :D

UPDATE: (12/5/25) I lied! Omg I love this so much. It does remind me of Le Roy Soleil (another love of mine) but this is less fruity. This gives something a little pungent in the beginning which could sound bad - and it was the first time I smelled it - but I still tested it a couple more times and that pungent opening grew on me. It goes away quickly though and left with something that reminds me a little of LAURA BIAGIOTTI Venezia. This is old school but lovely and something I wear for ME and around the house. I would wear it out though (I'm not embarrassed of her at all). This is great and I got a bottle for a great price on Walmart.com. There may be more there if you check. (ORIGINAL POST:) This smells like the cheap version of Le Roy Soleil. Le Roy Soleil feels much higher quality and really sings. This is a more muddled version. Highly recommend checking that one out if you like this one. I'm not sure I even like this one that much but I adore Le Roy. I will try this one a little bit more. And Saphir just smells generic and a synthetic-sweet cheap mess. Complete pass on that one.

After loving imperial saphir,I decided to give this one a try It's amazing,as lovely as saphir and even better! Highly recommended to all oriental lovers,this is a heavy,rounded,rich oriental with dominant tonka,amber and incense which is soften by bright notes like frangipany,mango and orchid It's warm,soft,delicious and very sexy,I agree there is something masculine here,but it soon drys down to a sensual,smooth scent I totally agree this is an underrated gem,just as saphir,very unique,well made and well blended and longevity and sillage are great too,it stays with you for good hours,totally noticeable for others without becoming cloying or irritating at all I really regret not buying this treature the day I tested it,now I can't find it anywhere If anyone knows where sells this beauty in tehran,please let me know

Charriol EDP is an impressively powerful scent yet it maintains its sensual qualities. The intense first spray immediately surrounded me with an orb of the smokey incense and the mild nutty-vanilla flavor of the tonka bean, totally luscious. I tried searching for the patchouli but failed to detect any on my skin, that is not necessarily a bad thing. The amber rears its head after minutes have passed giving this oriental-floral fragrance more of that warm and subdued sweetness. Positively enchanting. I have a feeling that lovers of Shalimar will find Charriol altogether appealing. The drydown is reminiscent of the smokey and sweet Shalimar Fourreau du Soir. Longevity is not as good as Shalimar's, the scent lasted about 5 hours on my skin, but enough to garner compliments.