Spicy
Woody
Top Notesblack pepperelemipink pepper
Heartblond tobaccocognaclindentonka beans
Base Notescedarwoodraspberrytobaccovetiver
Tags
#sexy
Style
for him
unisex
The five major aromas that give Cognac its unique flavor are vanilla, prune, caramel, orange and apricot. Some can also detects floral and fruity notes in its bouquet, such as dried linden blossom, vine blossom, dry vine shoots and pressed grape with hints of violet and vanilla.
Inspired by this cornucopia of notes, Liqueur Charnelle is a voluptuous, deeply sensual accord in which the perfumer offers a “cognac bouquet” of spices, blond tobacco and powdery woods. Suave and vibrant pink pepper, elemi and black pepper enhance tonka bean and raspberry notes…
Pair this perfume with the indulgent Liqueur Charnelle hand and body wash infused with the same fragrance.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
An evening conversation that stretches long enough for formality to fall away. Pepper gives the opening a lively edge; cognac, blond tobacco and powdery woods suggest a quieter, more intimate presence as the distance between people narrows.
How to wear
The tobacco, tonka and woody warmth make this a natural choice for autumn or cooler evenings. Start with one or two sprays on skin beneath clothing, letting the spicy opening settle before adding more. In warmer weather, keep application light so the richer cognac accord does not dominate.
Who it’s for
For lovers of boozy woods and blond tobacco who prefer dry spice to syrupy sweetness. Its powdery texture and restrained fruit accents will appeal to those who enjoy sensual fragrances with warmth and depth, without an overtly dessert-like character.
Release year
2014
The nose
Pierre Guillaume is a self-taught perfumer with a background in chemistry, known for combining technical experimentation with tactile, often gourmand compositions. His work for Parfumerie Générale, including Musc Maori and Cozé, explores unexpected contrasts between sweetness, woods, spices and skin-like textures. For Liqueur Charnelle, he translated cognac’s complex aroma into a deliberately drier, spicier composition rather than a sugary liqueur effect.
Pierre Guillaume Black Collection’s story
Pierre Guillaume’s independent house brings scientific technique into dialogue with poetic expression, developing and manufacturing its perfumes in-house. The Black Collection treats fragrances as olfactory photographs: compositions that capture recognizable sensory impressions through inventive materials and contemporary, wearable structures.
Liqueur Charnelle’s concept
Liqueur Charnelle began with the aroma of a glass of cognac, interpreting a complex, human-made scent rather than a single raw material. Originally part of Huitième Art, it draws on cognac’s fruit, floral and sweet nuances while taking a deliberately drier direction. Spices introduce a cognac-and-tobacco accord, which settles into musks and powdery woods.
Extra info
The cognac note is a constructed accord, not a claim that the spirit is added to the formula. Originally released under Huitième Art, the fragrance now belongs to the Black Collection. It also appeared as a cleansing gel and lotion in the house’s first perfumed body-care range.
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Full of beans: the tonka editPacked: your holiday perfume wardrobe | For him
Top Notesblack pepperelemipink pepper
Heartblond tobaccocognaclindentonka beans
Base Notescedarwoodraspberrytobaccovetiver
Tags
#sexy
Style
for him
unisex
The five major aromas that give Cognac its unique flavor are vanilla, prune, caramel, orange and apricot. Some can also detects floral and fruity notes in its bouquet, such as dried linden blossom, vine blossom, dry vine shoots and pressed grape with hints of violet and vanilla.
Inspired by this cornucopia of notes, Liqueur Charnelle is a voluptuous, deeply sensual accord in which the perfumer offers a “cognac bouquet” of spices, blond tobacco and powdery woods. Suave and vibrant pink pepper, elemi and black pepper enhance tonka bean and raspberry notes…
Pair this perfume with the indulgent Liqueur Charnelle hand and body wash infused with the same fragrance.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
An evening conversation that stretches long enough for formality to fall away. Pepper gives the opening a lively edge; cognac, blond tobacco and powdery woods suggest a quieter, more intimate presence as the distance between people narrows.
How to wear
The tobacco, tonka and woody warmth make this a natural choice for autumn or cooler evenings. Start with one or two sprays on skin beneath clothing, letting the spicy opening settle before adding more. In warmer weather, keep application light so the richer cognac accord does not dominate.
Who it’s for
For lovers of boozy woods and blond tobacco who prefer dry spice to syrupy sweetness. Its powdery texture and restrained fruit accents will appeal to those who enjoy sensual fragrances with warmth and depth, without an overtly dessert-like character.
Release year
2014
The nose
Pierre Guillaume is a self-taught perfumer with a background in chemistry, known for combining technical experimentation with tactile, often gourmand compositions. His work for Parfumerie Générale, including Musc Maori and Cozé, explores unexpected contrasts between sweetness, woods, spices and skin-like textures. For Liqueur Charnelle, he translated cognac’s complex aroma into a deliberately drier, spicier composition rather than a sugary liqueur effect.
Pierre Guillaume Black Collection’s story
Pierre Guillaume’s independent house brings scientific technique into dialogue with poetic expression, developing and manufacturing its perfumes in-house. The Black Collection treats fragrances as olfactory photographs: compositions that capture recognizable sensory impressions through inventive materials and contemporary, wearable structures.
Liqueur Charnelle’s concept
Liqueur Charnelle began with the aroma of a glass of cognac, interpreting a complex, human-made scent rather than a single raw material. Originally part of Huitième Art, it draws on cognac’s fruit, floral and sweet nuances while taking a deliberately drier direction. Spices introduce a cognac-and-tobacco accord, which settles into musks and powdery woods.
Extra info
The cognac note is a constructed accord, not a claim that the spirit is added to the formula. Originally released under Huitième Art, the fragrance now belongs to the Black Collection. It also appeared as a cleansing gel and lotion in the house’s first perfumed body-care range.
Featured in edits and sample packs
Full of beans: the tonka editPacked: your holiday perfume wardrobe | For him