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Rake n Ruin by BeauFort London

Hi there ULGers, Rake & Ruin by BeauFort London has been a First in Fragrance decant lying around this apartment for ages, years. It gets picked up and then put back, over and over again. So while I’m doing this New Idea 2023 thunking challenge I finally bit the bullet and sprayed the half that was left all over myself. WOWZERS! It’s so riotously over the top! You must try this fabulous freak.

Rake & Ruin by BeauFort London 2018

Rake & Ruin BeauFort London

Featured accords:
Top: Smoke, Angelica, Gin, Juniper, Sichuan Pepper, Pink Pepper, Licorice, Coriander, Orange, Lemon
Heart: Smoke, Cypress, Pine needles, Castoreum, Cade oil, Labdanum, Costus, Orris, Violet
Base: Smoke, Woody Notes, Ambrarome, Sandalwood

Smoky woods with a side order of peppery blue cheese. So outrageous and good in the Sydney heat.

The heart calms down a little and yes smoke but now it’s BarBQ smoke with some delightfully charring meat and twiggy greenery.

Dry down is BarBQ Shapes. It’s a spicy biscuit in Australia, don’t know if you have them in the world. Drizzled over charred wood, smoke and maybe a little burning tyre.

Rake & Ruin BeauFort London

Sounds ghastly? It’s not.

This is so fabulous. A true freak of fragrance.

Do I want it? Yes

Would I ever wear it? Probably not

HANG ON…. Maybe I would wear it. Do this crew do 10 or 15ml travels?

Rake & Ruin is something you at least need to try. Just for the fun of wearing something so wholly OTT.

Have you? Would you?
Portia xx

7 thoughts on “Rake n Ruin by BeauFort London”

  1. Well, you make me want to try it, Portia!! I look askance at Barbeque notes as a rule (Hiram Green Hyde still lurks in the sample pile daring me to try it again) so I probably wouldn’t wear it, but it’s rare that I don’t appreciate a loud, over-the-top and everything but the kitchen sink perfume. I’ll keep an eye out for a chance to sample. LOL about BarBQ Shapes – never heard of this treat – but what do you want to bet I’ll see them somewhere now that I know about them? Thanks for the review, and I hope your thunking challenge is going well.

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    • Hey there MossyBerry,
      If Hyde has you quivering then Rake n Ruin may also. They’re different but similar.
      HA! BarBQ Shapes were one of the best treats when we were kids. Still delicious but I rarely have them now.
      The thunking challenge is nearly over. PHEW! Surprising how hard it’s been and I really miss my collection.
      Portia xx

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  2. Barbeque smoke in perfume is a hard no from me. Even Tauer’s LADDM is too much “smoky bacon crisps” or even kippers for me to enjoy it.
    Rake & Ruin would be a scrubber for me I’m pretty sure

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