Perfumer: Amelie Bourgeois
Peaceful and comforting or rich and feral - you can be both. A sinful blend of caramel, leather and oud brings tempting tones. While sweet woods of almond, oakmoss, vanilla and ylang ylang deliver smooth, sensuous power. Sandalwood envelops patchouli for blond, earthy brightness as the smoke and rum dance for more sophisticated depth.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a fragrance for close quarters and low light, where its smoky sweetness can unfold without losing its edge. It suits a wearer who wants warmth, texture and a slightly dangerous polish rather than freshness or transparency.
How to wear
Best in cool weather, when its leather, oud and smoke can bloom without overwhelming the room. Apply sparingly at first; one to three sprays is usually enough, as the scent has strong presence and a lingering, velvety trail that deepens on skin over time.
Who it’s for
For lovers of dark gourmands, smoky woods and leather fragrances with a sensual, slightly wild streak. It will appeal to anyone who likes sweetness with bite, and who prefers a plush, assertive composition over something airy or clean.
Release year
2023
The nose
Amélie Bourgeois is known for compositions that balance clarity with texture, often moving between airy florals, woods and more sensual, shadowed materials. Her work tends to feel modern and precise, with a strong sense of contrast rather than heavy ornament. For Sin & Pleasure, she shapes that contrast into a leather-oud gourmand: sweet notes are not used to soften the fragrance, but to make its smoky, animalic core feel more seductive and dimensional.
Collaborators
Jun Lim, BORNTOSTANDOUT’s founder and creative director, shaped the brand’s rebellious brief and visual identity, framing the fragrance within a concept of freedom from conformity and deliberate provocation.
BORNTOSTANDOUT’s story
BORNTOSTANDOUT builds its identity around provocation, self-expression and a deliberate refusal of polite convention, while still grounding its work in Korean cultural references and refined perfume craft. The house favors bold names, striking visuals and fragrances that treat contrast as a creative principle.
SIN&PLEASURE’s concept
Sin & Pleasure was released in 2023 as part of BORNTOSTANDOUT’s boundary-pushing approach to niche perfumery. The concept plays on the tension between indulgence and restraint: caramel, almond and white florals are set against leather, oud, smoke and rum, creating a fragrance that feels both comforting and unruly.
Extra info
The name itself sets up the fragrance’s central tension: sin and pleasure are treated as inseparable rather than opposites. The bottle follows BORNTOSTANDOUT’s signature white-and-red visual language, echoing the brand’s porcelain-inspired design codes.
Perfumer: Amelie Bourgeois
Peaceful and comforting or rich and feral - you can be both. A sinful blend of caramel, leather and oud brings tempting tones. While sweet woods of almond, oakmoss, vanilla and ylang ylang deliver smooth, sensuous power. Sandalwood envelops patchouli for blond, earthy brightness as the smoke and rum dance for more sophisticated depth.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a fragrance for close quarters and low light, where its smoky sweetness can unfold without losing its edge. It suits a wearer who wants warmth, texture and a slightly dangerous polish rather than freshness or transparency.
How to wear
Best in cool weather, when its leather, oud and smoke can bloom without overwhelming the room. Apply sparingly at first; one to three sprays is usually enough, as the scent has strong presence and a lingering, velvety trail that deepens on skin over time.
Who it’s for
For lovers of dark gourmands, smoky woods and leather fragrances with a sensual, slightly wild streak. It will appeal to anyone who likes sweetness with bite, and who prefers a plush, assertive composition over something airy or clean.
Release year
2023
The nose
Amélie Bourgeois is known for compositions that balance clarity with texture, often moving between airy florals, woods and more sensual, shadowed materials. Her work tends to feel modern and precise, with a strong sense of contrast rather than heavy ornament. For Sin & Pleasure, she shapes that contrast into a leather-oud gourmand: sweet notes are not used to soften the fragrance, but to make its smoky, animalic core feel more seductive and dimensional.
Collaborators
Jun Lim, BORNTOSTANDOUT’s founder and creative director, shaped the brand’s rebellious brief and visual identity, framing the fragrance within a concept of freedom from conformity and deliberate provocation.
BORNTOSTANDOUT’s story
BORNTOSTANDOUT builds its identity around provocation, self-expression and a deliberate refusal of polite convention, while still grounding its work in Korean cultural references and refined perfume craft. The house favors bold names, striking visuals and fragrances that treat contrast as a creative principle.
SIN&PLEASURE’s concept
Sin & Pleasure was released in 2023 as part of BORNTOSTANDOUT’s boundary-pushing approach to niche perfumery. The concept plays on the tension between indulgence and restraint: caramel, almond and white florals are set against leather, oud, smoke and rum, creating a fragrance that feels both comforting and unruly.
Extra info
The name itself sets up the fragrance’s central tension: sin and pleasure are treated as inseparable rather than opposites. The bottle follows BORNTOSTANDOUT’s signature white-and-red visual language, echoing the brand’s porcelain-inspired design codes.