BDK Discovery Set

Description

Five BDK Parfums fragrances in 1mL samples, chosen to show how far this Paris house travels from one bottle to the next. There is a rose and tobacco built for cold evenings, a creamy fig and black tea woody, a pear-led gourmand, a powdery floral leather, and the extrait version of Gris Charnel sitting next to the original so you can compare the two directly. If you have been looking for a BDK discovery set to try before buying a full bottle, this one covers the warm, rich side of the house in a single box. It also makes a thoughtful gift for someone who already loves BDK, or for a friend who is hard to buy for and enjoys trying new things.

What's Inside

Five 1mL samples:

• Tabac Rose (EDP): plum, pink pepper and lemon, then Turkish rose, cinnamon and a chocolate accord over tobacco, patchouli and labdanum. Dark, warm and a little jammy.
• Gris Charnel (EDP): fig, cardamom and black tea over iris, vetiver, sandalwood and tonka bean. Creamy, soft and easy to wear.
• Pas Ce Soir Extrait: pear, ginger and cocoa, then jasmine, orange blossom and quince over patchouli, vanilla and benzoin. Fruity, sweet and gourmand.
• Vanille Leather (EDP): violet and pink pepper, a tuberose, jasmine and orange blossom heart, and a base of vanilla, iris, benzoin and leather. Powdery and floral rather than tough.
• Gris Charnel Extrait: the same fig, cardamom and black tea opening, with cistus in the heart and patchouli, vanilla and cedar deepening the sandalwood base. Warmer and more textured than the EDP.

How To Use a Discovery Set

Each 1mL sample comes in a 2mL vial filled halfway, so the vial will look half full. That is the correct amount, and it gives you roughly 15 sprays. Every vial is labeled with the fragrance name.

Wear one fragrance a day, on skin rather than a paper strip, and give it the whole day. The first ten minutes are the loudest and least representative part of any fragrance, so judge it at hour three. Once you have a shortlist of two, wear them on opposite wrists and compare. One tip for this set: save the two Gris Charnel samples for the same day. One on each wrist is the quickest way to decide whether you want the EDP or the Extrait.

Best For

• Deciding between Gris Charnel and Gris Charnel Extrait before buying a bottle
• A gift for someone who loves BDK Parfums, or for someone new to the house who likes warm, sweet fragrances
• Finding an evening fragrance for cooler weather: rose and tobacco, fig and tea, pear and vanilla, or floral leather

100% Authentic

Every bottle sold by Venba is 100% genuine, and every sample in this set is decanted from a factory-sealed bottle: never diluted, never mixed. We have filled 200,000+ orders and hold a 4.9★ Trustpilot rating. Free U.S. shipping on orders $100+, with hassle-free returns.

FAQ

How much is in each sample?
1mL each, in a 2mL vial filled halfway, which is about 15 sprays.

Is this a good gift?
Yes, especially for someone who enjoys warm, rich fragrances or already owns a BDK bottle. All five lean sweet, floral or woody rather than fresh, so the set suits that taste better than it suits someone who only wears light citrus scents.

Is Gris Charnel Extrait just a stronger Gris Charnel?
Not exactly. The opening is the same fig, cardamom and black tea, but the Extrait adds cistus, patchouli, vanilla and cedar, so the drydown is darker and sweeter. With both in the set, you can compare them yourself.

Which one should I start with?
Start with Gris Charnel if you prefer something soft and creamy, Tabac Rose if you like rich rose and tobacco, and Pas Ce Soir Extrait if you lean toward fruity gourmands.

What if I love one of them?
Order a larger decant or a full bottle of that fragrance separately once you know which one you want.