DIRTY RICE

Born to Stand Out explores rare territory in perfumery with Dirty Rice, a unisex musk in a 50 ml Eau de Parfum that turns an unusual image — a sun-warmed rice paddy — into a warm, earthy and surprisingly gourmand fragrance.

The Fragrance

The inspiration comes from a precise image: rice shoots emerging from the sun-drenched mud of a flooded paddy field. Hence the name "Dirty Rice", a play on words that combines the warm, fertile dirtiness of the earth with the soft, starchy sweetness of rice, in a fragrance that manages to be both comforting and unusual.

How It Evolves on Skin

The opening is bright and vibrant, with bergamot and almond creating a brilliant, attention-grabbing accord, already carrying a playful warmth that hints at the complexity to come. Here the fragrance's most distinctive note takes shape: basmati rice, its warm, starchy sweetness grounded by a touch of earthiness, joined by peony and milk, which add an almost innocent floral, creamy counterpoint. The base finally settles into sandalwood, vetiver and cedarwood, supported by musk and cetalox: a clean, woody base that adds depth and a soft, enveloping, remarkably long-lasting trail.

Who We Recommend Dirty Rice To

A fragrance for those who love musks that break the mold, able to tell a different story than the usual classic floral or woody repertoire. Perfect for anyone looking for a versatile unisex scent, suited to both day and evening wear, and for those who appreciate compositions that pair an almost gourmand texture with an earthy, woody base.

Fragrance Characteristics

Our Opinion

Dirty Rice is probably one of the most original fragrances in the collection: the first time you try it, it surprises, because it doesn't resemble anything you've smelled before, and with wear it becomes almost a personal signature. It's the kind of fragrance that sparks questions — "what is that, what does it remind me of?" — and that's exactly its strength.

Similar Fragrances

• Candy Dust (Born to Stand Out) — shares Dirty Rice's peony, milk and musk in the heart-base, for anyone drawn to the same soft, milky texture in a sweeter, more gourmand guise.
• CECE (Eau de Moe) — echoes bergamot, almond, peony and musk, with a more fruity-floral development compared to Dirty Rice's distinctive rice earthiness.
• Sexorcism (Grammatik Drammatik) — shares the opening almond and the base musk, in a sweeter, more amber-toned version, ideal for anyone who loves musks with a warm, enveloping heart.

FAQ

Why is it called "Dirty Rice"?
The name comes from the fragrance's inspiration: rice shoots emerging from the warm mud of a sun-drenched paddy field, an image that combines earthiness and sweetness into one distinctive note.

Is Dirty Rice easy to wear?
It's an original fragrance but not an extreme one: the bright bergamot-almond opening makes for a soft entry, while the basmati rice and milk heart makes it increasingly distinctive and recognizable.

Is it suited to both men and women?
Yes, it's designed as a unisex fragrance: the woody, musky base perfectly balances the milky, floral sweetness of the heart.

Product Information

Brand

Born to Stand Out

Name

Dirty Rice

Concentration

Eau de Parfum

Size

50 ml

Olfactory Family

Musky

Launch Year

2022

Made in

South Korea