{"title":"Olivier Cresp perfumes","description":"\u003cp\u003eOlivier Cresp is credited for perfumes of houses in our range: BORNTOSTANDOUT, Goldfield \u0026amp; Banks, Penhaligon's and Fascent. Some of them were composed together with another perfumer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/borntostandout-dirty-rice-eau-de-parfum-50ml\"\u003eDirty Rice\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/borntostandout\"\u003eBORNTOSTANDOUT\u003c\/a\u003e opens on bergamot and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/note-almond\"\u003ealmond\u003c\/a\u003e, moves through basmati rice, peony and milk and ends on sandalwood, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/note-vetiver\"\u003evetiver\u003c\/a\u003e, cedarwood and musk. Almond returns as almond balm in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fascent-creme-brulante-eau-de-parfum-30ml\"\u003eCrème Brûlante\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fascent\"\u003eFascent\u003c\/a\u003e, credited to Marine Mercé and Olivier Cresp, next to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/note-vanilla\"\u003evanilla\u003c\/a\u003e, a cake batter accord, rum and benzoin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/goldfield-banks-silky-woods-elixir-extrait-de-parfum-100ml\"\u003eSilky Woods Elixir\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/goldfield-banks\"\u003eGoldfield \u0026amp; Banks\u003c\/a\u003e, composed with Hamid Merati-Kashani, is an extrait with fig, saffron, orris, vanilla and agarwood. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/penhaligons-juniper-sling-eau-de-toilette-100ml\"\u003eJuniper Sling\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/penhaligons\"\u003ePenhaligon's\u003c\/a\u003e is the lightest of these perfumes, an eau de toilette the house describes with juniper berry, black pepper and vetiver.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fascent-creme-brulante-eau-de-parfum-30ml","title":"Fascent Crème Brûlante Eau de Parfum (30ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrème Brûlante is a vanilla Eau de Parfum that Fascent calls rich and indulgent without a sugar rush. Its notes are vanilla duos, a cake batter accord, almond balm, a rum drop, amber wood, benzoin and olibanum. The brand compares the effect to a caramelised brioche and describes the scent as warm, enveloping and a little temperamental.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVanilla duos, Cake batter accord, Almond balm, Rum drop, Amber wood, Benzoin, Olibanum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe vanilla at the centre\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVanilla is the point of this perfume, and Fascent lists it in the plural, as vanilla duos. It is meant to read elegant rather than syrupy, with woody touches around it instead of a thick layer of sugar. This is where the brand's phrase comes from: rich, without a sugar rush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBatter, almond, rum\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cake batter accord and the almond balm give the baked, soft side: something warm from the oven with a smooth, nutty edge. The rum drop adds a boozy warmth, like a splash over a dessert. Together they explain the brioche comparison without making the scent heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmber and resin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmber wood, benzoin and olibanum supply the warmth and the grown-up edge. Benzoin is soft and balsamic, olibanum is dry and resinous, and amber wood lends a dry, woody glow. They let the amber support the vanilla without overpowering it, which is how the brand describes the balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to wear it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a warm, enveloping perfume, so it is at home in cool weather and in the evening. Two sprays give a soft, sweet cloud, and that is a good place to stop, since the vanilla and resin build in the air around you. It can be worn alone or layered, like every perfume in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who love vanilla but want it without a sugar rush. If you like bakery warmth, a little rum and resin, and a scent that feels like a soft wrap, this is the one to look at. It is unisex, and the brand calls it a little temperamental, so it suits wearers who enjoy some character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Fascent Crème Brûlante\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFascent's boxes are made of FSC paper with water-based inks, and the 30 ml flask is recycled (PCR) glass. Inside, Crème Brûlante is one of the richest of the eight: a vanilla with amber and resin that does not try to be a dessert in a bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat concentration is Crème Brûlante?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is an Eau de Parfum. The brand gives its notes as one list rather than a pyramid, so there is no strict top, heart and base, and the scent reads as one warm vanilla-amber blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it very sweet?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFascent calls it rich and indulgent without a sugar rush. Vanilla, the cake batter accord and the rum drop carry the sweetness, while amber wood, benzoin and olibanum add woody, resinous depth to balance it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat does caramelised brioche mean here?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is the brand's own comparison for the effect: warm, golden, baked sweetness with a soft crust of amber and wood, not a candy note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen should I wear it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMostly in autumn and winter and in the evening, when a warm, enveloping scent feels right. A light hand also works on a cool spring day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fascent","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67658349281432,"sku":"FAS-CREME-BRULANTE-EDP-30ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/1157\/8520\/files\/fascent-creme-brulante-eau-de-parfum-30ml.webp?v=1791398239"},{"product_id":"borntostandout-dirty-rice-eau-de-parfum-50ml","title":"BORNTOSTANDOUT Dirty Rice Eau de Parfum (50ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOlivier Cresp composed Dirty Rice around an unusual centre: a warm, slightly sweet basmati rice accord. Bergamot and almond open it with a little light, and a woody, musky base is meant to feel like skin. BORNTOSTANDOUT tells it as a scent about closeness, and it stays soft and quiet from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Bergamot, Almond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Basmati Rice, Peony, Milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Sandalwood, Vetiver, Cedarwood, Musk, Cetalox\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBergamot and almond\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe opening is short and bright. Bergamot gives a clean lift, and almond rounds it off at once, so the citrus never turns sharp. Together they act as a soft doorway into the rice at the centre, which soon takes the lead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe rice accord\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBasmati rice is the centre of the scent: warm, slightly sweet and a little creamy. Peony adds a light floral softness and milk deepens the creamy side. Nothing here is loud. The three notes read as one soft warmth that stays close to the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA base that feels like skin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSandalwood, cedarwood and vetiver give the base a dry, woody frame, while musk and Cetalox keep it soft and clean. This is what the brand means by closeness: calm, warm woods that settle on the skin instead of a heavy, sugary finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWearing it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA quiet perfume for close company: everyday wear, a calm evening, or a working day when you want a soft scent beside you. Two or three sprays on neck and wrists are enough. Woods and musk come forward slowly as the Eau de Parfum settles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirty Rice is classed as unisex. It suits people who like gentle, creamy scents with some texture rather than loud sweetness, and who want something that feels personal. If you expect fruit or heavy dessert notes, this is a more restrained, woody-milky choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose BORNTOSTANDOUT Dirty Rice\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirty Rice puts a basmati rice accord in the middle and keeps everything around it calm. Olivier Cresp is the perfumer named on the brand's own page. BORNTOSTANDOUT is a Seoul house, and its white bottles with red lettering reinterpret Joseon-era white porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is the main idea of Dirty Rice?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA warm, slightly sweet basmati rice accord with peony and milk, framed by bergamot and almond above and woods and musk below. The brand presents it as a scent about closeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it a sweet perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGently so. Rice and milk bring a soft sweetness, but the pyramid has no vanilla or caramel, and sandalwood, vetiver and cedarwood keep the base dry and woody.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat does Eau de Parfum mean for this one?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBORNTOSTANDOUT states 30 to 40 percent fragrance concentration for its Eau de Parfum line. That is a rich strength, so a few sprays are enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWould it work as a gift?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, for someone who likes soft, creamy and woody scents. It is unisex and calm in tone, so it suits everyday wearers as well as people who prefer gentle perfumes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BORNTOSTANDOUT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67658694525080,"sku":"BOR-DIRTY-RICE-EDP-50ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/1157\/8520\/files\/borntostandout-dirty-rice-eau-de-parfum-50ml.webp?v=1791398242"},{"product_id":"goldfield-banks-silky-woods-elixir-extrait-de-parfum-100ml","title":"Goldfield \u0026 Banks Silky Woods Elixir Extrait de Parfum (100ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilky Woods Elixir is a darker extrait that revisits the Australian agarwood of Silky Woods, with the ancient Daintree Rainforest in Far North Queensland as its setting. In the brand's account, ripe fig and saffron open it, orris and guaiac wood form the heart, and vanilla and Oud Assafi fuse with the agarwood in the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Fig, Saffron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Orris, Guaiac wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Vanilla, Oud Assafi, Australian agarwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRipe fig, saffron\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand opens with ripe fig and saffron. Fig is soft, green-sweet and slightly milky, saffron dry, leathery and a little metallic. Together they give the opening a dark fruit-and-spice character that is warm and rich rather than fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmoke and orris\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart is orris and smoky guaiac wood. Orris adds a cool, powdery, slightly buttery smoothness, and guaiac wood a dry, smoky depth. Together they make the centre of the scent quiet and a little austere, a pause between the fruit and the darker base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA dark base\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVanilla and Oud Assafi fuse with the Australian agarwood in the base. Vanilla keeps the dark woods from turning bitter, while the oud and agarwood give a deep, resinous depth. As an extrait, it is dense and close to the skin rather than airy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter dark\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn extrait of this density suits cold weather and evenings, particularly autumn and winter. One or two sprays on the chest or the back of the neck are enough; the scent stays close and builds slowly, so a heavy hand is not needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGender-free in the brand's terms. It suits people who already like dark, woody scents and want an extrait with fig and saffron in front of the oud, rather than a plain wood. If you prefer light, fresh or sugary perfumes, it will feel too serious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Goldfield \u0026amp; Banks Silky Woods Elixir\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo perfumers worked on it, Olivier Cresp and Hamid Merati-Kashani, and the brand states a concentration of 25% essences and botanicals. The bottle is French glass lacquered in russet tones, which suits the warm, dark scent inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it an Eau de Parfum or an extrait?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brand sells it as an Extrait de Parfum, with a stated 25% of essences and botanicals. That makes it dense and concentrated, so it needs fewer sprays than a lighter Eau de Parfum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich notes does it combine?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFig, saffron, orris, guaiac wood, vanilla, Oud Assafi and Australian agarwood. The brand files it as Aromatic and Woody.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it smell smoky?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSomewhat. Guaiac wood is smoky and the oud and agarwood add resinous depth, but fig, saffron and vanilla keep the scent warm and rounded rather than harsh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWould it suit someone new to niche perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBetter for someone who already likes dark woods and deep resins. For a first niche perfume, a lighter aromatic from the house may be an easier start.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goldfield \u0026 Banks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67658697670808,"sku":"GBA-SILKY-WOODS-ELIXIR-EXT-100ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/1157\/8520\/files\/goldfield-banks-silky-woods-elixir-extrait-de-parfum-100ml.webp?v=1791360604"},{"product_id":"penhaligons-juniper-sling-eau-de-toilette-100ml","title":"Penhaligon's Juniper Sling Eau de Toilette (100ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eJuniper Sling is the brand's eau de toilette for gin lovers: a juniper burst of freshness, teasing angelica and black pepper, warm spice and warm hearts. The brand calls it a complex cocktail and suggests making it a double. It belongs to the British Tales collection, and its key notes are juniper berry, black pepper and vetiver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Juniper berry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Black pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Vetiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe juniper hit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJuniper berry leads: sharp, green, resinous and cold, the botanical that gives gin its character. The brand calls it a burst of freshness, and in the pyramid it sits on top. The effect is crisp and slightly bitter, with nothing sugary to soften it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePepper warms it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack pepper sits in the heart and brings the warm spice the brand talks about. It makes the cold, green opening feel less severe and adds a dry tingle, so the scent is fresh without turning chilly. The spice stays dry and never becomes sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVetiver, earthy and dry\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVetiver forms the base: earthy, grassy and dry. As the juniper cools down it gives the eau de toilette a calm, slightly woody floor, and it holds on to the dryness the whole blend is built on. The finish is dry and earthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDaytime, with a top-up\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEau de Toilette invites generous use: three or four sprays on neck and chest, and a top-up when the afternoon calls for it. It works best in spring and early autumn, in daytime and at casual evenings, on a terrace or at a bar. The brand suggests making it a double; with an eau de toilette that simply means one more spray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor gin people, and others\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand speaks to gin lovers, but the scent is simply fresh, green and peppery. It suits anyone who likes juniper, pepper and vetiver in a clean, dry composition, and who prefers an unfussy daytime perfume to a heavy evening one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Penhaligon's Juniper Sling\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJuniper Sling is part of the British Tales collection, and Olivier Cresp is credited as its perfumer, with 2011 as the year. The house behind it, founded in London by a barber, became Court Barber and Perfumer to Queen Victoria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Juniper Sling a unisex perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brand's product data lists it as unisex, although the house shows it among its fragrances for him. Juniper, pepper and vetiver have no gender in them; what counts is whether you like fresh, dry scents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it a gin perfume?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brand presents it as a gin lover's eau de toilette. Juniper berry, the main botanical of gin, leads, with black pepper and vetiver. It is a fresh, dry perfume rather than a drink in a bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat concentration and size does it come in?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is an Eau de Toilette of 100 ml, a concentration made for generous daytime use and for freshening up whenever you want it again.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penhaligon's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67658699210904,"sku":"PEN-JUNIPER-SLING-EDT-100ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/1157\/8520\/files\/penhaligons-juniper-sling-eau-de-toilette-100ml.webp?v=1791360592"}],"url":"https:\/\/nichegems.eu\/collections\/perfumer-olivier-cresp.oembed","provider":"NicheGems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}