Burning Core

Burning Core is a 2023 fragrance from the Italian brand Agarthi, created by Mathieu Nardin. It is first of all gourmand, with spice, resin and leather sharing an equally strong supporting role.

The opening pairs solar notes, which suggest warm sunlight, with ginger for a lively, tingling spice and milk for a soft, creamy smoothness. The heart darkens the picture: cade oil, a smoky, tar-like juniper extract, gives the burning effect of the name, while vanilla and benzoin add a warm, resinous sweetness. In the base, a gourmand accord and crème brûlée bring a caramelised, custardy richness, and leather adds a supple, slightly smoky depth that keeps the sweetness grounded.

The mix of smoke and dessert suggests cooler months, evenings and cosy or intimate settings where a dense, warm scent feels welcome. It carries no gender framing and suits anyone curious about gourmands with a smoky, leathery edge rather than pure sugar.

Burning Core — unisex fragrance by Agarthi (released 2023). Top notes: Ginger, Solar Notes, Milk. Heart notes: Cade oil, Vanilla, Benzoin. Base notes: Creme Brulee, Leather, Gourmand Accord. — Parfica open fragrance database