Perfumer: Hamid Merati-Kashani
Inebriated with desire, mmmmm! Red berries in a sparkling swirl of aromatic juniper, clary sage and ginger, spiked with cognac and cardamom, infused with fragrant woods and resins. One sniff leads to another, and another, and another…
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
The conversation has grown less guarded, and a trace of cognac remains on the wooden table. Drunk Lovers suits that charged, unhurried closeness: sparkling berries keep the mood lively, while spice and resinous warmth give the wearer a more enveloping presence.
How to wear
Its dense cognac, amber and vanilla profile is best suited to cooler weather, when the spicy warmth has room to unfold. Start with one or two sprays on skin beneath clothing for a more contained effect; use a lighter hand in warm rooms, where the richness can feel more expansive.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to boozy woods, assertive spice and amber warmth, with enough tart fruit and aromatic lift to interrupt the sweetness. It will appeal more to lovers of rich, substantial compositions than to those seeking sheer citrus or restrained skin scents.
Release year
2023
The nose
Hamid Merati-Kashani is a German-Iranian perfumer at Firmenich, known for expressive compositions that balance immediate impact with polished structure. His work includes Parfums de Marly Layton and Pegasus. In Drunk Lovers, fruit and aromatic freshness provide a bright counterpoint to the rich cognac, spices and amber-woody base.
BORNTOSTANDOUT’s story
BORNTOSTANDOUT is a Korean fragrance house built around individuality and resistance to social conformity. Its provocative storytelling pairs with bottles inspired by Joseon-era white porcelain, using red as a symbol of passion and rebellion. The house embraces both natural and synthetic materials rather than treating naturalness as a measure of quality.
DRUNK LOVERS’s concept
Drunk Lovers began with a compact image: desire, love and brandy spilled on a wooden table. The fragrance translates that imagined encounter into bright fruit, warming alcohol, spices and woods. Its romantic narrative evokes laughter and stolen moments, rather than documenting a particular real-life affair.
Extra info
The Eau de Parfum is made in Korea. Despite the shared name, Drunk Lovers Extrait Extrême is a separate composition by Jordi Fernández, emphasizing red wine, leather and oud rather than the original’s cognac-led character.
Perfumer: Hamid Merati-Kashani
Inebriated with desire, mmmmm! Red berries in a sparkling swirl of aromatic juniper, clary sage and ginger, spiked with cognac and cardamom, infused with fragrant woods and resins. One sniff leads to another, and another, and another…
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
The conversation has grown less guarded, and a trace of cognac remains on the wooden table. Drunk Lovers suits that charged, unhurried closeness: sparkling berries keep the mood lively, while spice and resinous warmth give the wearer a more enveloping presence.
How to wear
Its dense cognac, amber and vanilla profile is best suited to cooler weather, when the spicy warmth has room to unfold. Start with one or two sprays on skin beneath clothing for a more contained effect; use a lighter hand in warm rooms, where the richness can feel more expansive.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to boozy woods, assertive spice and amber warmth, with enough tart fruit and aromatic lift to interrupt the sweetness. It will appeal more to lovers of rich, substantial compositions than to those seeking sheer citrus or restrained skin scents.
Release year
2023
The nose
Hamid Merati-Kashani is a German-Iranian perfumer at Firmenich, known for expressive compositions that balance immediate impact with polished structure. His work includes Parfums de Marly Layton and Pegasus. In Drunk Lovers, fruit and aromatic freshness provide a bright counterpoint to the rich cognac, spices and amber-woody base.
BORNTOSTANDOUT’s story
BORNTOSTANDOUT is a Korean fragrance house built around individuality and resistance to social conformity. Its provocative storytelling pairs with bottles inspired by Joseon-era white porcelain, using red as a symbol of passion and rebellion. The house embraces both natural and synthetic materials rather than treating naturalness as a measure of quality.
DRUNK LOVERS’s concept
Drunk Lovers began with a compact image: desire, love and brandy spilled on a wooden table. The fragrance translates that imagined encounter into bright fruit, warming alcohol, spices and woods. Its romantic narrative evokes laughter and stolen moments, rather than documenting a particular real-life affair.
Extra info
The Eau de Parfum is made in Korea. Despite the shared name, Drunk Lovers Extrait Extrême is a separate composition by Jordi Fernández, emphasizing red wine, leather and oud rather than the original’s cognac-led character.

