La Buse Extrait: The Buccaneer’s Ransom
Deep within the shifting sands of the Indian Ocean lies the legendary "Cryptogram" of Olivier Levasseur, the notorious pirate known as La Buse (The Buzzard). Before his final walk to the gallows, he tossed a parchment into the crowd, challenging the world: "Find my treasure, he who may!" Xarmony’s La Buse Extrait is the olfactory answer to that challenge—a dizzying, intoxicating haul of stolen luxury, aged spirits, and high-seas adventure.
The Cargo: A Ship’s Hold of Indulgence
This fragrance is a masterpiece of "more is more," reflecting the chaotic, opulent lifestyle of the Golden Age of Piracy. It opens with a decadent, sun-drenched Pina Colada and a tidal wave of dark fruits—Grape, Black Currant, and Plum. It is the scent of a pirate king’s feast on a tropical shore, where fresh Orange and Berry juices mingle with the air of the Caribbean.
“It is the smell of a legend that refuses to be buried—a fragrance for the bold who seek the treasure at the end of the map.”
The Spirit of the Buzzard: Boozy & Bold
At its core, La Buse is a masterclass in spirit-driven perfumery. It captures the very "soul" of a pirate's cellar, blending top-shelf libations into a rich, intoxicating haze.
The transition from the Cherry and Brandy top notes into the deep, animalic Leather and Tobacco heart evokes the rugged interior of a captain’s cabin. The inclusion of Laurel Leaf and Rose adds a surprisingly noble, green edge—a nod to the French heritage of Levasseur himself.
The Treasure Map in a Bottle
As the fragrance settles, it transforms into a syrupy, resinous glow. The Honey and Caramel melt into the Oakmoss and Cedar, creating a "sunken forest" effect. It feels like aged wood that has soaked in decades of spirits and spice. The White Musk and Jasmine provide a ghostly, ethereal trail, shimmering like the white sands of Réunion Island where the Buzzard’s treasure is said to still be hidden.
The Verdict: A Riot of Riches
La Buse Extrait is an unapologetic powerhouse. It is for the rebel, the risk-taker, and the connoisseur of the "drunken air of fancy." With its incredible complexity and vast array of notes, it mimics the overwhelming feeling of stumbling upon a chest overflowing with gold, jewels, and the finest spirits the world has ever known.
Released April 2025
Please note that there was a 2021 La Buse Parfum. It has been discontinued and replaced with the new La Buse Extrait de Parfum.
LA BUSE EXTRAIT - 100ML
The Libations The Smuggled Goods The Foundation Bourbon & Whiskey Tobacco & Leather Amber & Cedarwood Cognac & Rum Honey & Caramel Oakmoss & White Musk Brandy & Wine Spice & Laurel Leaf Vanilla & Tonka Bean Olivier Levasseur (1688 – 7 July 1730), was a French pirate, nicknamed La Buse ("The Buzzard") or La Bouche ("The Mouth") in his early days for the speed and ruthlessness with which he always attacked his enemies as well as his ability to verbally attack his opponents. He is known for allegedly hiding one of the biggest treasures in pirate history, estimated at over £1 billion, and leaving a cryptogram behind with clues to its whereabouts.Fun Fact: Did you know the popular anime One Piece is based on the treasure/cryptogram La Buse left behind? And that you can unravel the cryptogram yourself in order to help locate his treasure?