The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Enkor comes from Carrément Belle, a perfume house associated with compositions that let their ingredients speak clearly. Frank Jammes created it as a citrus-aromatic eau de parfum in which saltwater notes meet Mediterranean herbs. The opening has the polished brightness of citrus, sharpened by fruit and lifted by aromatic greenery. As the fragrance develops, rosemary, sage, lavender, and star anise create a broad herbal texture around the marine accord. That combination gives Enkor a refreshing clarity while keeping the composition grounded in greenery, wood, and earth. Fig tree and fig wood add a soft, lactonic quality, while cedar and patchouli lend a drier, more structural finish.
Enkor's marine character is cushioned by an unusually broad herbal layer. Rosemary brings a cool, slightly camphorated edge; sage adds a dry greenness; lavender softens the composition with its smoother floral quality. Star anise introduces a lightly spiced, aromatic note that keeps the herbs from becoming overly austere. Fig tree and fig wood contribute an earthy, lactonic undertone, giving the fragrance a rounded middle that sits comfortably between freshness and woods.
The evolution
The opening is dominated by freshness, with grapefruit and lemon cutting through the air and blackcurrant adding a dark, juicy edge. Mandarin brings a rounder citrus quality as the fruit facets move toward something almost sweet. Lavender then softens the brightness, while rosemary and sage introduce cooler herbal notes. Their green texture gives the composition depth, preventing the fruit from reading as simply sharp or clean. Fig wood adds warmth and a subtle earthy character, shifting the fragrance from bright citrus toward a more contemplative middle. The marine accord gradually becomes more apparent as the top notes recede, creating the impression of sea air after rain rather than a stark oceanic effect. Cedar, patchouli, and amber establish a grounded base, while musk softens the dry woods. Over time, the fragrance settles into a subtle blend of herbs, wood, and earth.
Cultural impact
Enkor presents freshness through a combination of citrus, marine notes, herbs, and woods. Grapefruit and blackcurrant give it a lively opening, while mandarin and lemon add different kinds of citrus brightness. Blackcurrant contributes a darker fruit nuance that keeps the opening from becoming uniformly sweet or airy. Rosemary, sage, and lavender form the herbal heart, giving the fragrance a green and aromatic texture. Star anise adds a lightly spiced dimension, while fig tree and fig wood introduce softness and earth. Cedar and patchouli provide a dry, grounding finish.
The House
Carrement BelleCarrément Belle is a French perfume house that began as a modest boutique in Nîmes in the mid‑1980s. The shop introduced a curated range of niche scents at a time when most French retailers focused on mainstream brands. Today the label offers a line of pure perfumes, eau de parfums and home fragrances that emphasize rare ingredients and a straightforward, un‑embellished presentation. Its catalogue includes stand‑outs such as Ippi Patchouli, Kilim, Iode and the minimalist 555, each designed to let the material itself speak.
The Creator
Frank JammesFrank builds his compositions with a minimalist mindset. He layers a bright top of Sicilian bergamot, a heart of Tunisian jasmine absolute, and a base of aged cedarwood from the Atlas mountains.
