Leathery, and unisex by default
Born Bad
Cardamom-led leather with jasmine nuance and earthy amber depth.
Batch 0086, compounded on 22 June
- 5–6+ hours on fabric through humidity, a commute and a full working day.
- Built for Indian heat at a concentration made for here, not a temperate spring.
- Dispatched within 24 hours and delivered in 3 to 4 days across India through Shiprocket.
Tested: Indian Subtropics · 5–6+ hours on fabric
Where are you going to wear it?
Six honest answers. Where this one wins, and the bottle to reach for when your day calls for something different.
Yes. Confident and dark.
Made for an evening with intent. For sheer projection across a room, Oud Odyssey goes further still.
Choose a size
How many bottles
₹556 away from free shipping.
Batch-tested before it ships
Small-batch reservation. We confirm on WhatsApp with payment details.
Not sure yet? Try 2 × 5ml for ₹329
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Delivery timeline, returns and payment
Dispatched within 24 hours of confirmation
7-day return on damage or defect
GST invoice on every order
Shipping shown before you pay
Questions before you order: hello@dopeone.in
If you order today
Ordered
22 Sept
Today
Dispatched
23 Sept
within 24 hours
Delivered
25 – 26 Sept
via Shiprocket
Estimated from your order date through Shiprocket, not a guarantee.
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Born Bad
₹419
15 ml
Bottles
Compounded and climate-tested in India.
Damaged or defective? 7-day window
BATCH-0086
Where are you going to wear it?
Six honest answers. Where this one wins, and the bottle to reach for when your day calls for something different.
Yes. Confident and dark.
Made for an evening with intent. For sheer projection across a room, Oud Odyssey goes further still.
Measured, not claimed
Wear in Indian subtropical conditions
5–6+ hours on fabric
Held through every condition on the bench, not just the easy one.
- dry heat
- humid
- extreme heat · 42°C
- desert dry
Single spray on cotton, timed until no longer detectable at 5cm. The bench log is pending founder sign-off, so we publish the range we can stand behind rather than a per-city number.
What it actually smells like
How it unfolds
Leather · Spicy Amber
TOP NOTES: Spicy Aromatic
0–30 min
MED
HEART NOTES: Leather Floral
30 min – 5 hr
HIGH
BASE NOTES: Earthy Amber
5 hr+
HIGH
Cardamom leads the opening, then rich leather and jasmine sambac define the heart. Amber, moss, and patchouli ground the base with dark, earthy warmth.
What the wider community says
Dark leather with a bold, magnetic edge, built for late nights out. It has a bit of a wild streak, so save it for evenings when you want to turn heads, not the office.
Consensus on the accord itself, not a customer review of this bottle. We will publish our own once there are real ones to publish.
What you are choosing between
No brand names, because the comparison that matters is the category, not the logo.
| BORN BAD | Designer EDP | Budget market spray | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price for a wearable size | ₹419 (15ml) · ₹1,319 (50ml) | ₹8,000 – ₹16,000 for 50ml at Indian retail | ₹200 – ₹500, usually 100ml |
| Longevity | Built for 5–6+ hours on fabric in Indian heat | Formulated for temperate climates, varies in humidity | Typically under two hours |
| Batch traceability | Batch number and fill date on every bottle | Factory lot codes, not customer-facing | None |
| Concentration | Eau de parfum | Eau de parfum or eau de toilette | Usually eau de toilette or lower |
| Returns | 7-day window on damage or defect | Retailer-dependent | Rarely honoured |
Getting the most out of it
How much
Two sprays is a full wearing for most people. Three if you are heading straight into a long day.
Where
Chest and the back of the collar. Fabric holds a fragrance far longer than skin does, which is why our bench figures are measured on cotton.
What not to do
Do not rub your wrists together. It crushes the top notes and shortens the opening you paid for.
Layering
An unscented moisturiser under the spray gives the base something to hold onto in dry heat.
Storage
Away from sunlight and off the bathroom shelf. Heat and steam age a fragrance faster than time does.
BORN BAD is an eau de parfum. Spray, do not dab.
Built and tested in India
Every batch is proven before it ships
Each batch is compounded in Delhi and coded, so the code on the bottle in your hand tells you which run it came from and when. Nothing leaves until it holds up in Indian heat and humidity, because performance in local conditions is the entire point.
We source our materials and blend them ourselves. We do not run a molecular research lab and we do not claim to. What we control is the ratio, the maceration, and the decision to build for heat and humidity rather than for a temperate spring.
This bottle
BATCH-0086
Concentration
Eau de parfum
Compounded in
India
Worn across Indian summers
We have not filled this wall with stock photography. It fills up as customers send theirs in.
Before you buy
How do I know which size to start with?
Most people start at 15ml (₹419). It is roughly 180 sprays, which is about two months at three sprays a day. Move to 50ml once you know it is a fragrance you reach for without thinking.
How long will delivery take?
Orders dispatch within 24 hours of confirmation, and Shiprocket typically delivers within 3 to 4 business days across India. You get a tracking link when the parcel leaves.
Are there any hidden costs?
No. Shipping is free above ₹975 and a flat ₹95 below it. Cash on delivery carries a handling fee that is shown before you confirm. The final amount is visible before payment.
What if it does not suit me?
Fragrance is personal, so we are straight about this: the 7-day return window covers damage and defects, not a change of mind. If you are unsure, the Discovery Set exists precisely so you can try before committing to a bottle.
Why do the bundle prices drop so much?
The discount comes off the added bottles rather than the whole order, so the bottle you actually came for stays at its normal price. Two bottles takes 23% off the cheaper one, three takes 32% off the cheaper two. It is applied automatically at checkout.
Can I mix different fragrances in a bundle?
That is the point of it. The bundle is not a bulk discount on one scent, it is a way to build a small rotation. The picker suggests one fragrance that shares this one's character and one that covers the opposite end of the day.
Is this an original fragrance?
It is our own formulation, compounded in small batches in India and built to hold up in local heat and humidity. Every bottle carries the batch number of the run it came from.
How should I store it?
Somewhere dark and stable, away from the bathroom. Heat and light degrade a fragrance faster than age does, and Indian summers are hard on anything left on a sunny shelf.
Complete the wardrobe
Adding a second bottle takes 23% off the cheaper one. A third takes 32% off the cheaper two. The discount lands on what you add, never on the bottle you came for.
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