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Sarah Baker Charade
Classical white floral, modern edge
Charade is the house's most classical composition, an Extrait de Parfum from 2019 made with perfumer Andreas Wilhelm. The brand describes a grand dame of buttery French tuberose with honeyed ylang-ylang, then a modern heart of benzoin, leather, styrax and tea, and a base of honey, amber, vetiver, moss and sandalwood.
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The composition
How it unfolds in notes
The curve shows the order in which the notes come forward, not their strength.
- Character
- Strong
- Occasion
- Concentration
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On the skin
How it unfolds
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The grand dame arrives
Tuberose opens, creamy and full-bodied, with ylang-ylang beside it for a honeyed, slightly fruity-floral warmth. There are only two notes at the top, and that gives the opening a formal, composed feel: a bouquet that enters the room slowly.
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Resin, leather and tea
The modern edge appears in the heart. Benzoin and styrax add a balsamic, resinous warmth, leather gives a smooth, dark line, and tea cools the whole thing with a dry, slightly bitter note. The white flowers stay present but are no longer simply pretty.
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Honey, amber and moss
The base joins honey and amber for sweetness with some weight, while vetiver, moss and sandalwood bring earthy, woody dryness. It ends warm and sophisticated, not sugary. As an extrait it stays close to the skin and fades slowly.
Wearing it
When, who and why
For evenings and dressed-up days
Charade suits dressed-up evenings, dinners and occasions where a classic white floral is welcome. One or two sprays are enough, because tuberose and honey are rich in an extrait. It works best in spring and autumn, when the warmth feels natural rather than heavy.
Who it is for
People who love white florals with structure: tuberose fans, wearers of classic, formal perfumes, and anyone who wants nostalgia with a modern twist. It also suits those who enjoy leather and resin under their flowers. If you prefer light, airy or fruity scents, it may feel too serious.
Why choose Sarah Baker Charade
Charade is the brand's most classical composition, built around a familiar form, the white floral, and then given a modern edge with leather, styrax and tea. Andreas Wilhelm composed it, one of the independent perfumers credited by name on the label.
At a glance
- House
- Sarah Baker
- Perfumer
- Andreas Wilhelm
- Year
- 2019
- Size
- 50 ml
Questions
Frequently asked
Is Charade vegan?
No. According to the brand, Charade is among the exceptions in an otherwise mostly vegan-friendly range, because one of its ingredients is of animal origin and ethically sourced.
What kind of white floral is it?
A classical one: buttery tuberose with honeyed ylang-ylang, given a modern edge by benzoin, leather, styrax and tea in the heart.
What does Extrait de Parfum mean?
Extrait is a strength rich in perfume oil. For a white floral with honey and amber that means depth rather than loudness: it stays close and develops slowly.
How big is the bottle?
It holds 50 ml of Extrait de Parfum and sits in the brand's illustrated box, which makes a ready-made gift.
The house
About Sarah Baker
Sarah Baker Perfumes is a small studio in East London, started by the American-born artist Sarah Baker as an art project. Every perfume is a collaboration with a different independent perfumer, credited on the bottle, and each is presented as a character in an ongoing fantasy world.
- A small studio in East London, started by the artist Sarah Baker as an art project
- Co-owned by Sarah Baker and Andy Hsu and run as a family business
- Every perfume is made with a different independent perfumer, credited on the bottle
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