Borntostandout Black Guava Extrait Extreme (Tester)

Description

Black Guava Extrait Extreme is BORNTOSTANDOUT's most concentrated take on the tropical-oud formula, composed by Suzy Le Helley and launched in 2025. Cardamom and juicy guava open alongside Madagascan mandarin, the heart deepens into a lush bouquet of oud, Madagascan geranium, peony, rose, vanilla and a candied sugar note, and the base anchors everything in dark amber, cypriol, ambrostar and earthy Madagascan patchouli. The Extrait Extreme concentration pushes the fragrance oil well past standard extrait levels, giving each layer more definition and staying power. The result is a bold, fruity-oud fragrance that leans tropical and sweet rather than austere and smoky, with real oud providing depth underneath the fruit-and-floral brightness.

Scent Character

Translation: a rich, tropical oud-and-fruit scent with cardamom and guava over a floral heart and a dark amber-patchouli base. Lush, sweet and unapologetically bold.

Fragrance Pyramid

• Top: Cardamom, Guava, Madagascan Mandarin Orange
• Heart: Madagascan Geranium, Oud, Peony, Rose, Sugar, Vanilla
• Base: Amber, Ambrostar, Cypriol, Madagascan Patchouli

Performance

Longevity: Very long. The Extrait Extreme concentration delivers 10+ hours on skin, with the patchouli-oud-amber base lingering well into the next day.
Sillage: Strong. Projects generously for the first 2 to 3 hours before settling into a warm, noticeable skin scent.
Projection: Room-filling on application, pulling to 3 to 4 feet within the first hour, then settling closer as the base develops.

Best Occasions & Season

Season: Spring, fall and winter. The guava-cardamom opening keeps spring wearable, while the oud-patchouli base anchors it in cooler months.
Occasion: Night out, date night, and special occasions. This is a statement scent built for moments you want to be remembered.
Wear: Unisex.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Extrait de Parfum (Extreme)
Perfumer: Suzy Le Helley
House: BORNTOSTANDOUT (Seoul, South Korea)
Released: 2025

Try Before You Commit

This listing is a 1.7 oz/ 50 ml tester at $239.99, the fragrance exactly as it is bottled at retail, just without the outer box and presentation packaging, and with a plain cap. It is a cost-effective way to own it at full size without paying for the box.

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FAQ

What is the difference between a tester and a boxed bottle?
The fragrance inside is the same. Testers are sold without the outer box and presentation packaging, which is why they cost less than the boxed retail version.

What makes Extrait Extreme different from a regular extrait?
The Extreme concentration pushes fragrance oil well past standard extrait levels for a denser, longer-lasting scent. Expect heavier projection and extended longevity compared to the standard strength.

Is the oud real or synthetic?
Oud is listed as a heart note in the official pyramid. The Madagascan patchouli and cypriol in the base add earthy depth alongside the oud character.

Who is Suzy Le Helley?
A Firmenich perfumer whose work includes compositions for BORNTOSTANDOUT and other contemporary niche houses. She composed this Extrait Extreme edition.

Does it contain real oud?
Yes, oud is listed in the pyramid.