BLACK KARAK

Born to Stand Out presents Black Karak, a unisex woody-spicy Extrait de Parfum signed by Véronique Nyberg and Maxime Exler, 50 ml: a fragrance that takes a warm, hospitable ritual and turns it into something untamed.

The Fragrance

Black Karak is born from karak, the traditional Middle Eastern tea made with black tea, boiled milk and aromatic spices, long a symbol of warmth and hospitality. Born to Stand Out takes that familiar comfort and refuses to leave it untouched: it drowns it in dense oud, wraps it in leather and lights a spark. Comfort turns wild.

How It Evolves on Skin

The opening is warm and spicy, with karak intertwining with cardamom and roasted coffee in an accord that's intense from the very first moment. The heart dissolves black tea into a smoky cypriol essence, while a saffron infusion adds a precious, faintly animalic edge. The base closes on tonka bean absolute and guaiac wood, supported by a touch of amberwood, while smoky oud and leather darken it: a rich, enveloping and remarkably long-lasting foundation.

Who We Recommend Black Karak To

A fragrance for those who love woody-spicy scents built to be noticed, with real projection and exceptional longevity on skin. Perfect for the cold season and for evenings when a bold character is what you're after, it's the right choice for anyone unafraid to wear a fragrance with an unusually strong presence.

Fragrance Characteristics

Our Opinion

Black Karak is one of the most powerful fragrances in the whole collection: it isn't meant to go unnoticed, and that's exactly its strength. Anyone trying it for the first time is often caught off guard by its intensity, but that same energy is what makes it unforgettable once worn.

Similar Fragrances

• Regent Leather (Thameen London) — shares saffron, cardamom and leather, developed over a more floral heart of jasmine and rose.
• New Leather (New Notes) — brings back saffron, cardamom and cypriol, in a woodier, more amber take, with a suede accord in place of karak.
• Teahouse Memories (Ghawali) — shares black tea and a leather base, in a softer, more floral interpretation of tea.

FAQ

What does "Karak" mean in this fragrance's name?
Karak is a traditional spiced tea from the Middle East, made with black tea, boiled milk and aromatic spices: a ritual of hospitality that the fragrance reinterprets in a much darker, more intense key.

Is Black Karak suitable for the office or formal settings?
It's a fragrance with real projection and exceptionally long staying power, made for those who like to be noticed: it shines in the evening and during the cold season, while in enclosed spaces like an office it's worth applying a spray or two less.

How does it differ from Oud Candy, another oud from the Born to Stand Out collection?
Oud Candy plays on a sweeter, gourmand register, between caramel and vanilla; Black Karak is spicier and smokier instead, built around tea and leather rather than sugar.

Product Information

Brand

Born to Stand Out

Name

Black Karak

Concentration

Extrait de Parfum (Extrait Extrême)

Size

50 ml

Olfactory family

Woody Spicy

Launch year

2025

Made in

South Korea