Charade – Sarah Baker Perfumes
A work of olfactory theater, where each note plays out with stage precision. Charade is a play of appearances between elegant shadows and golden light, with an enveloping plot that awakens memory and desire. A fragrance that insinuates, seduces, and reveals its complexity over time.
Olfactory Family: Oriental Floral
Top Notes: French Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang
Middle Notes: Styrax, Tea, Honey
Base Notes: Leather Accord, Siam Benzoin, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Amber, Vetiver, Moss
Perfumer: Andreas Wilhelm
Launch Year: 2018
Charade: The Art of Intrigue Turned into Perfume
Charade by Sarah Baker Perfumes is not simply a fragrance: it is an olfactory narrative as intriguing as it is sophisticated, inspired by the classic suspense and timeless glamour of 1960s cinema. This unisex creation evokes the elegant tension of the 1963 film of the same name, starring Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant, bringing that aura of intrigue, elegance, and double dealing directly to the skin. Every drop tells a story. Every inhalation suggests a new suspicion, a new clue in a game where no one is who they seem.
The opening is bold and captivating, with a creamy, expansive French tuberose that isn't afraid to take center stage. This white floral blends with honeyed, tropical ylang-ylang, giving the fragrance a sensual and addictive beginning. It's not a shy floral, but one that expresses itself confidently, like a main character who commands attention from the very first scene.
The heart reveals an unusual and fascinating combination: deep, resinous styrax adds an ambery note, while tea and honey create an aromatic and seductive texture, somewhere between sweet, warm, and comforting. This is where Charade begins to play with ambiguity: elegant, yes, but also challenging. Its accords intertwine like plot twists in an emotional thriller.
The drydown is where this fragrance reaches its climax. Accords of leather, Siamese benzoin, earthy vetiver, moss, and amber create a sophisticated base, with echoes of a modern chypre. It is rich, enveloping, with a deep and lasting complexity. Creamy sandalwood provides a woody softness that balances the drama of the resins. Charade lingers on the skin like a powerful memory or an unforgettable scene: persistent and impeccably stylish.
An olfactory gem for collectors of emotions
Charade is not designed to please the general public, but to captivate true lovers of artistic perfumery. It is the ideal perfume for those who appreciate narrative in a fragrance, for those who seek originality and depth rather than predictability. Ideal for evening wear, special occasions, or moments when you want to convey mystery, elegance, and a subtly provocative beauty.
About Sarah Baker Perfumes
Sarah Baker Perfumes is a house that blurs the lines between visual art and olfactory art. Based in London, with a distinctly artistic vision, its perfumes stand out for being powerful, sophisticated, and conceptual. Charade, created by the talented Andreas Wilhelm, faithfully represents the bold and theatrical vision that characterizes the brand. A perfume with presence, but without fanfare; with a narrative foundation, but without the need for explanations.
Where to buy Charade by Sarah Baker Perfumes
Discover the magnetism of Charade at Perfumería Laura, the absolute benchmark in luxury niche perfumery in Alicante since 1975. With more than four decades of experience and an impeccable curation of exclusive fragrances, Perfumería Laura invites you to experience the olfactory experience of this artistic gem. Buy with confidence and let yourself be seduced by a scent that will leave no one indifferent.
Specific References
