Gris Charnel Extrait vs The Lost Chapter
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
68%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gris Charnel Extrait takes 4 of 5 categories.
Gris Charnel ExtraitChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
The Lost ChapterChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Gris Charnel Extrait4/5
The Lost Chapter1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Gris Charnel Extrait
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Gris Charnel Extrait
- Sillage & projection
- Gris Charnel Extrait
- Value for money
- The Lost Chapter
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gris Charnel Extrait
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Gris Charnel ExtraitBDK ParfumsThe Lost ChapterAnd Other StoriesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.32/ 5 · 5,343 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
4.13/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%
Category winnerGris Charnel ExtraitRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate63%Love
20%Like
10%Ok
4%Dislike
2%Hate
3,264 votes
20%Love
73%Like
7%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGris Charnel Extrait
SillageGris Charnel Extrait
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe Lost ChapterBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
vanilla84%
powdery77%
aromatic69%
sweet61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
fruity69%
sweet61%
Scent match68%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomFigBlack Tea
Heart
IrisBourbon VetiverCistus Incanus
Base
SandalwoodMadagascar VanillaTonka BeanCedarIndonesian Patchouli Leaf
Top
CardamomCarrotCumin
Heart
Black TeaFigIris
Base
SandalwoodTonka BeanPapyrus
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Fig, Black Tea and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring54
Summer17
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring57
Summer57
Fall100
Winter43
Day100
Night33
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#83
PerfumerMathilde Bijaoui
Launched—
Reviews835
Overall rank#38,409
PerfumerJérôme Epinette
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerGris Charnel ExtraitHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBDK Parfums Gris Charnel Extrait opens with a noticeable punch of dry green cardamom paired with sweet fig and black tea. On skin, the initial crispness quickly deepens into a warm, shadowy heart where creamy iris meets smoky bourbon vetiver. As the hours pass, dark patchouli and tonka bean emerge, anchor the sandalwo…
Reviews →The Lost Chapter by And Other Stories is a woody spicy scent that wraps you in dry papyrus and soft black tea. Created by Jérôme Epinette, this fragrance feels like sitting in a quiet, sunlit library with a cup of spiced tea. It is an understated everyday wear for cool fall mornings or relaxed office environments.
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Gris Charnel Extrait or The Lost Chapter?
Gris Charnel Extrait takes 4 of 5 categories. Gris Charnel Extrait is rated 4.32/5 from 5,343 votes; The Lost Chapter is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes. Choose Gris Charnel Extrait for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose The Lost Chapter for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Gris Charnel Extrait or The Lost Chapter?
Gris Charnel Extrait lasts longest (Gris Charnel Extrait 82/100, The Lost Chapter 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gris Charnel Extrait or The Lost Chapter?
Gris Charnel Extrait projects furthest (Gris Charnel Extrait 70/100, The Lost Chapter 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gris Charnel Extrait and The Lost Chapter smell similar?
Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Fig, Black Tea and Iris.
Is Gris Charnel Extrait or The Lost Chapter better for summer or winter?
The Lost Chapter suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gris Charnel Extrait and The Lost Chapter?
Gris Charnel Extrait has top notes of Cardamom, Fig and Black Tea, heart notes of Iris, Bourbon Vetiver and Cistus Incanus, a base of Sandalwood, Madagascar Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Cedar. The Lost Chapter has top notes of Cardamom, Carrot and Cumin, heart notes of Black Tea, Fig and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Papyrus.
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