{"product_id":"black-karak","title":"BLACK KARAK","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oudprofumeriaartistica.it\/en\/collections\/born-to-stand-out\" title=\"Born to Stand Out\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"Black Karak by Born to Stand Out\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/4121\/4775\/files\/BLACK_KARAK_BANNER.jpg?v=1764979074\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Fragrance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack 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 amber woods and lights a spark. Comfort turns wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Evolves on Skin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 darkens it: a rich, enveloping and remarkably long-lasting foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho We Recommend Black Karak To\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFragrance Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eIntensity\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLongevity\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSillage\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e★★★★☆\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGender\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eUnisex\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur Opinion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSimilar Fragrances\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/regent-leather\"\u003eRegent Leather\u003c\/a\u003e (Thameen London) — shares saffron and cardamom, developed over a more floral heart of jasmine and rose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/new-leather\"\u003eNew Leather\u003c\/a\u003e (New Notes) — brings back saffron, cardamom and cypriol, in a woodier, more amber take, with a suede accord in place of karak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/teahouse-memories\"\u003eTeahouse Memories\u003c\/a\u003e (Ghawali) — shares black tea, in a softer, more floral interpretation of tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"Karak\" mean in this fragrance's name?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nKarak 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Black Karak suitable for the office or formal settings?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it differ from Oud Candy, another oud from the Born to Stand Out collection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOud Candy plays on a sweeter, gourmand register, between caramel and vanilla; Black Karak is spicier and smokier instead, built around tea and spices rather than sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What does \\\"Karak\\\" mean in this fragrance's name?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"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.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Is Black Karak suitable for the office or formal settings?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"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.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How does it differ from Oud Candy, another oud from the Born to Stand Out collection?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Oud Candy plays on a sweeter, gourmand register, between caramel and vanilla; 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