Rake & Ruin

Rake & Ruin by BeauFort London is a dark, confrontational fragrance that embodies unapologetic artistry. It opens with a volatile blend of gunpowder, bitter smoke, and sharp citrus notes like lemon and juniper, layered with a dry, peppery greenness from Sichuan pepper and angelica. The scent quickly settles into a complex haze of smoked woods, labdanum, castoreum, and pine, evoking a raw, animalic atmosphere reminiscent of old leather, damp wool, and human skin. While some note the faint presence of gin and dry fruits in the heart, these are overshadowed by the persistent smoke, which lingers through the drydown with a burnt, industrial bitterness. The fragrance is intensely atmospheric and unrefined, pulling from a tavern in the 18th century through the lens of a maritime disaster — a place where smoke, sweat, and alcohol have aged into a singular, unforgettable identity. Its silage is strong, lasting well beyond 12 hours, but not without a slow, torrid decline. It is not designed to be liked in the conventional sense — rather, it challenges the wearer to endure and reinterpret its olfactory intensity as part of a personal experience.