Gris Charnel
BDK ParfumsEau de Parfum2019
Side by side
Gris Charnel vs. Above the Waves
Is Gris Charnel better than Above the Waves?
Gris Charnel wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Black Tea
woodywarm spicyaromaticgreen
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Gris Charnel and Above the Waves?
| Gris Charnel | Above the Waves | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2019 | 2025 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Mathilde Bijaoui | Mathieu Nardin |
| Best season | Winter | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Gris Charnel and Above the Waves smell?
Gris Charnel
Woody
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Aromatic
Iris
Sweet
Fruity
Green
Above the Waves
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Green
Warm Spicy
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Gris Charnel and Above the Waves share?
Top
CardamomFigBlack Tea
BergamotFrankincense
Heart
IrisBourbon Vetiver
Black TeaOolong TeaRose
Base
Indian SandalwoodTonka Bean Absolute
CypressCedarwoodVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Gris Charnel or Above the Waves?
| Gris Charnel | Above the Waves | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Gris Charnel and Above the Waves?
Gris Charnel is not a safe blind buy. The cardamom in the opening can read sharp or even soapy to some noses, and the vetiver heart skews masculine for certain preferences.Gris Charnel
If you came here expecting another rose-and-oud monster, this will feel like a cold brew on a rainy day. Its tea-driven heart does not flinch from its own beautiful austerity.Above the Waves
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