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
This is a fragrance for close quarters and low light, when the room is already warm and conversation has slowed into something more charged. It suits a wearer who wants to project heat, confidence and a slightly untamed edge rather than polished restraint.
How to wear
Best in cool weather or evening heat, Drunk Lovers benefits from a light-to-moderate hand: one or two sprays are enough to let the cognac, spice and amber bloom without overwhelming the room. On skin it reads warm and boozy, while in air it leaves a fuller, more sensual woody trail.
Who it’s for
For those who like boozy gourmands, spicy ambers and fragrances with a dark, sensual pulse. It will appeal to people who enjoy sweet warmth balanced by aromatic lift, and who prefer a scent with presence, texture and a slightly rebellious character.
Release year
2023
The nose
Hamid Merati-Kashani is the primary perfumer behind Drunk Lovers, and his style often leans into rich contrasts: plush sweetness against spice, warmth against brightness, and a polished, modern sensuality. He is known for composing fragrances that feel immediate and expressive, with strong structure and a confident, contemporary signature. In Drunk Lovers, that approach shows in the way the boozy cognac accord is sharpened by aromatic facets and wrapped in ambered woods and vanilla. The result is not a literal cocktail scent, but a textured, wearable composition that keeps its heat and momentum without losing clarity.
Collaborators
Ilias Ermenidis is mentioned in one source as a possible co-creator, suggesting an additional hand in shaping the fragrance’s structure and boozy-spiced balance, though Hamid Merati-Kashani is the consistently credited lead perfumer.
BORNTOSTANDOUT’s story
BORNTOSTANDOUT is a Seoul-based niche house built on provocation, individuality and unapologetic self-expression. Its fragrances are designed to push against convention, pairing sensuality with a raw, contemporary edge rather than smoothing everything into polite luxury.
DRUNK LOVERS’s concept
Drunk Lovers was created as a lust-fueled nocturnal scene: spilled brandy on a wooden table, thick air, laughter and stolen moments. The composition translates that image into a boozy cognac heart threaded with berries, spice, woods and resins, giving the 2023 release a more agile, modern energy than earlier house boozy scents.
Extra info
Drunk Lovers launched in 2023 and is an eau de parfum. It has been described as a woody fruity gourmand or amber-spicy scent, and early reviews noted that despite its playful name, it wears as approachable and comforting rather than gimmicky.
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
This is a fragrance for close quarters and low light, when the room is already warm and conversation has slowed into something more charged. It suits a wearer who wants to project heat, confidence and a slightly untamed edge rather than polished restraint.
How to wear
Best in cool weather or evening heat, Drunk Lovers benefits from a light-to-moderate hand: one or two sprays are enough to let the cognac, spice and amber bloom without overwhelming the room. On skin it reads warm and boozy, while in air it leaves a fuller, more sensual woody trail.
Who it’s for
For those who like boozy gourmands, spicy ambers and fragrances with a dark, sensual pulse. It will appeal to people who enjoy sweet warmth balanced by aromatic lift, and who prefer a scent with presence, texture and a slightly rebellious character.
Release year
2023
The nose
Hamid Merati-Kashani is the primary perfumer behind Drunk Lovers, and his style often leans into rich contrasts: plush sweetness against spice, warmth against brightness, and a polished, modern sensuality. He is known for composing fragrances that feel immediate and expressive, with strong structure and a confident, contemporary signature. In Drunk Lovers, that approach shows in the way the boozy cognac accord is sharpened by aromatic facets and wrapped in ambered woods and vanilla. The result is not a literal cocktail scent, but a textured, wearable composition that keeps its heat and momentum without losing clarity.
Collaborators
Ilias Ermenidis is mentioned in one source as a possible co-creator, suggesting an additional hand in shaping the fragrance’s structure and boozy-spiced balance, though Hamid Merati-Kashani is the consistently credited lead perfumer.
BORNTOSTANDOUT’s story
BORNTOSTANDOUT is a Seoul-based niche house built on provocation, individuality and unapologetic self-expression. Its fragrances are designed to push against convention, pairing sensuality with a raw, contemporary edge rather than smoothing everything into polite luxury.
DRUNK LOVERS’s concept
Drunk Lovers was created as a lust-fueled nocturnal scene: spilled brandy on a wooden table, thick air, laughter and stolen moments. The composition translates that image into a boozy cognac heart threaded with berries, spice, woods and resins, giving the 2023 release a more agile, modern energy than earlier house boozy scents.
Extra info
Drunk Lovers launched in 2023 and is an eau de parfum. It has been described as a woody fruity gourmand or amber-spicy scent, and early reviews noted that despite its playful name, it wears as approachable and comforting rather than gimmicky.