Unconventional
Woody
Top Notesalmondbergamot
Heartmilk accordpeonypowdery notesrice
Base Notescedarwoodcetaloxmusksandalwoodvetiver
Tags
#fresh
#powdery
Style
unisex
Dirty Rice evokes the fresh powdery green aroma of rice shoots ready to go in the sunlit mud of a flooded paddy.
PERFUMER
OLIVER CRESP
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Someone leans closer to speak, and the fragrance becomes part of that small distance: powdery rice, milky softness and dry wood rather than an obvious perfume cloud. Dirty Rice suits an unhurried, tactile mood, with enough green freshness to keep its comforting character from feeling sleepy.
How to wear
Start with one or two sprays on the wrists or upper chest to support its intended intimate character. Mild spring or autumn weather is a natural setting for the balance of green freshness and creamy woods; in warmer conditions, apply lightly so the milk-and-almond softness does not dominate.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to unconventional comfort scents: rice, milk and powdery woods rather than overt sugar or rich dessert notes. It will appeal to lovers of restrained musks and soft sandalwood who want an edible reference without a straightforward gourmand impression.
Release year
2022
The nose
Olivier Cresp is a French master perfumer whose work includes Mugler Angel and Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue. His range spans bold gourmand structures and lucid, fresh compositions, with a particular talent for making familiar sensations feel unexpected. In Dirty Rice, rice, milk and almond meet soft woods and musks in a composition conceived around comfort and sensual proximity.
Collaborators
Founder Jun Lim supplied the personal memory and conceptual direction: the rice his mother cooked daily, reimagined as something intimate and slightly sweaty. He chose rice as an expression of his Korean roots, shaping the fragrance’s contrast between domestic familiarity and sensuality.
BORNTOSTANDOUT’s story
BORNTOSTANDOUT is a Korean fragrance house built around self-expression and resistance to conformity. Its provocative names and crimson accents contrast with bottles inspired by Joseon-era white porcelain. The house embraces both natural and synthetic materials, treating perfumery as a medium for personal stories rather than an exercise in universal approval.
DIRTY RICE’s concept
Dirty Rice began with Jun Lim’s memory of freshly steamed rice prepared by his mother. Rather than reproduce a comforting food aroma alone, the concept turns that memory toward warm skin and physical closeness. Rice carries a connection to his Korean home, while the fragrance sets familiar softness against a more provocative, bodily intimacy.
Extra info
Jun Lim named Dirty Rice as his most-worn fragrance in a 2023 interview, saying he kept bottles in several personal spaces. Despite its provocative name, he described its intended character as subtle, sensual and intimate.
Top Notesalmondbergamot
Heartmilk accordpeonypowdery notesrice
Base Notescedarwoodcetaloxmusksandalwoodvetiver
Tags
#fresh
#powdery
Style
unisex
Dirty Rice evokes the fresh powdery green aroma of rice shoots ready to go in the sunlit mud of a flooded paddy.
PERFUMER
OLIVER CRESP
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Someone leans closer to speak, and the fragrance becomes part of that small distance: powdery rice, milky softness and dry wood rather than an obvious perfume cloud. Dirty Rice suits an unhurried, tactile mood, with enough green freshness to keep its comforting character from feeling sleepy.
How to wear
Start with one or two sprays on the wrists or upper chest to support its intended intimate character. Mild spring or autumn weather is a natural setting for the balance of green freshness and creamy woods; in warmer conditions, apply lightly so the milk-and-almond softness does not dominate.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to unconventional comfort scents: rice, milk and powdery woods rather than overt sugar or rich dessert notes. It will appeal to lovers of restrained musks and soft sandalwood who want an edible reference without a straightforward gourmand impression.
Release year
2022
The nose
Olivier Cresp is a French master perfumer whose work includes Mugler Angel and Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue. His range spans bold gourmand structures and lucid, fresh compositions, with a particular talent for making familiar sensations feel unexpected. In Dirty Rice, rice, milk and almond meet soft woods and musks in a composition conceived around comfort and sensual proximity.
Collaborators
Founder Jun Lim supplied the personal memory and conceptual direction: the rice his mother cooked daily, reimagined as something intimate and slightly sweaty. He chose rice as an expression of his Korean roots, shaping the fragrance’s contrast between domestic familiarity and sensuality.
BORNTOSTANDOUT’s story
BORNTOSTANDOUT is a Korean fragrance house built around self-expression and resistance to conformity. Its provocative names and crimson accents contrast with bottles inspired by Joseon-era white porcelain. The house embraces both natural and synthetic materials, treating perfumery as a medium for personal stories rather than an exercise in universal approval.
DIRTY RICE’s concept
Dirty Rice began with Jun Lim’s memory of freshly steamed rice prepared by his mother. Rather than reproduce a comforting food aroma alone, the concept turns that memory toward warm skin and physical closeness. Rice carries a connection to his Korean home, while the fragrance sets familiar softness against a more provocative, bodily intimacy.
Extra info
Jun Lim named Dirty Rice as his most-worn fragrance in a 2023 interview, saying he kept bottles in several personal spaces. Despite its provocative name, he described its intended character as subtle, sensual and intimate.