
by Nose Anatomy
Sep 3, 2025
An Oriental Spicy Secret Unveiled

The South Korean niche house BORNTOSTANDOUT unveils its latest creation: A Corps Secret. Signed by perfumer Jordi Fernández, this launch comes as an Extrait Extrême, a format that amplifies intensity, depth, and sensuality.
With A Corps Secret, the brand shifts from the provocative green-fresh identity of its previous hit Mary Jane towards a warmer, spiced, and oriental territory. If Mary Jane played with herbal and mentholated accords, daring and rebellious, this new composition is about embracing sophistication, festivity, and a touch of gourmand warmth perfect for the colder seasons.
What makes this fragrance remarkable is the way it balances the gourmand with the woody. Creamy safraleine and praliné intertwine with cinnamon, oud, and resins, creating an olfactory landscape that feels both comforting and mysterious.
Olfactory Pyramid
Top Notes: safraleine, bergamot, bark, cinnamon, mandarin, ginger
Heart Notes: akigalawood, jasmine sambac, mahonial, orange, praliné, Peru balsam
Base Notes: labdanum, oud, cypriol, patchouli, vanilla.

True to its name, BORNTOSTANDOUT does not aim to blend in, but to provoke and seduce with intensity. A Corps Secret confirms the house’s ability to evolve - from the rebellious freshness of Mary Jane to a dense and enveloping oriental structure that feels timeless yet daring.
With this release, BORNTOSTANDOUT strengthens its position as one of the most intriguing contemporary voices in artistic perfumery, oscillating between irreverence and elegance without ever losing its own identity.
