Rake & Ruin
“Rake & Ruin by BeauFort London is a fragrance for women and men”
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Warmly received so far — a woody, aromatic composition with a smoky undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Rake & Ruin by BeauFort London is a fragrance for women and men. Rake & Ruin was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Julie Dunkley. Top notes are Smoke, Angelica, Gin, Juniper, Sichuan Pepper, Pink Pepper, Licorice, Coriander, Lemon and Orange; middle notes are Smoke, Cypress, Castoreum, Pine needles, Cade oil, Labdanum, Costus, Orris and Violet; base notes are Smoke, Woody Notes, Ambrarome, Musk and Sandalwood.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
How It Wears
A Signature Fragrance
Smoke
Smoke in perfumery evokes the scent of burning embers and charred wood, a raw and primal aroma that can be both comforting and unsettling. It is often recreated through complex synthetic blends or natural elements like birch tar, capturing the essence of a smoldering campfire or the subtle hint of a distant bonfire.
Woody Notes
Woody notes capture the heart of forests and aged timbers, offering a spectrum from fresh pine to rich sandalwood. These aromas stem from various natural sources like wood oils, resins, and barks, each contributing distinct facets of earthy depth and complexity.
Musk
Musk, once sourced from the musk deer and now often recreated synthetically, offers an earthy, slightly sweet aroma reminiscent of skin. Its versatility allows it to blend seamlessly into various fragrance families, from oriental to woody, enhancing their depth without overpowering them.
Julie Dunkley
Founding perfumer · 1 fragrances
Julie Dunkley is a senior perfumer at Phoenix Fragrances Ltd.
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