The Perfume Library

25 perfumes

Nuit Dorée

Abaco

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Abaco Nuit Dorée is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, spicy character over a smoky, leathery base. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It leans towards business, leisure and daytime wear, and the feminine and masculine votes sit close together, which puts it somewhere in between. Frankincense and orris absolute lead, giving a resinous, powdery opening. Patchouli forms the heart and carries the woody, earthy side. In the base, leather and honey take over: the leather brings dryness and smoke, while the honey sweetens and softens it. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Absolu and Boucheron Oud de Carthage have a close profile.

Lumière Bronze

7.9

Abaco

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Abaco Lumière Bronze is a unisex scent that opens with pink pepper and bergamot, carries rose at its heart and deepens into gaiac wood and patchouli. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring close behind and summer rarely chosen. It leans towards nights out, leisure and evening wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably in between. Bergamot and pink pepper give a lightly spicy, fresh start. The rose at the heart adds a floral, powdery softness. In the base, gaiac wood, cedarwood, patchouli and ambergris leave a woody, resinous and sweet warmth. Dior Ambre Nuit (Eau de Parfum) and Prive Zarah Amber Night have a close profile.

Juliette

7.1

Abaco

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Abaco Juliette is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance that runs from a bright mandarin and orange opening through orange blossom and jasmine into hazelnut, caramel and vanilla. It opens with mandarin orange, orange, and blackcurrant bud, bright and fruity. In the heart, marine notes, orange blossom and jasmine add a soft floral layer. The base settles into a creamy, sweet foundation of hazelnut, caramel, cashmeran and vanilla. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure, night out and evening wear stand out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. It is described as a feminine fragrance. Miro Miro Jubilée and Kappa Intenso have a close profile.

Tonka

8.0

Abaco

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Abaco Tonka is a sweet, gourmand fragrance for fall and winter evenings, classed as a men's perfume. It opens with mint and lavender, then freesia, cherry and jasmine give the heart a floral, fruity softness. The base is led by cocoa, tonka bean, caramel and vanilla, while benzoin ties it into a resinous, powdery, creamy warmth. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evenings and nights out are the favoured occasions. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Character votes split between feminine, masculine and modern. Emir Delicieuse and Ex Nihilo The Irreverents have a close profile.

Grey Dorée

7.7

Abaco

Fresh · Floral · Green

Abaco Grey Dorée is a fresh, floral men's fragrance with a green, powdery side, suited to cooler and mild seasons. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer trailing behind. Evening, daily wear, leisure and business are spread almost evenly. Though made for men, voters split equally between calling it masculine and feminine. Jasmine, rose and orris absolute lead the scent. The floral core is softened by a sweet, lightly spicy warmth, with a green freshness alongside. The powdery feel of orris shapes the overall impression. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Lilia Bella and Dior Souffle de Soie have a close profile.

Baca

7.5

Abaco

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Abaco Baca is a unisex, floral and sweet gourmand scent softened by spice, wood and powder; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, though the small number of votes means those ratings are tentative. Voters spread it fairly evenly across leisure, night out, daily wear and business, so it isn't tied to a single setting. Being unisex, it reads neither distinctly masculine nor feminine. It opens with saffron and Egyptian jasminum grandiflorum. The heart holds hedione, Moroccan bitter almond and cedar, with the almond's sweetness held in check by the wood. The base of ambergris, ambrox, sugar and oakmoss settles into a creamy, powdery, sweet finish. Its profile is close to The Dua Brand Casino Royale Nights and Lalique Satine.

Odelia

6.7

Abaco

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Abaco Odelia opens with blackcurrant, mandarin orange and grapefruit, then settles into a floral heart of orange blossom, jasmine and tuberose: a sweet, fruity scent made for women. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters place it mostly in business and daily wear, then leisure and evening, with fewer choosing it for a night out. It reads as a feminine perfume. The citrus and blackcurrant opening softens quickly into florals: orange blossom, jasmine, tuberose and ylang-ylang give it a creamy, sweet body. Sandalwood and musk sit underneath, leaving an oriental, slightly synthetic dry-down. Chanel Gabrielle Chanel and Ard Al Zaafaran Dirham Wardi have a close profile.

Jamily

6.4

Abaco

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Abaco Jamily is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around rose and peach, leaning towards daily wear and spring. Rose and peach lead the top, giving the floral and fruity side. Musk in the heart softens it, and amber and patchouli leave a sweet, powdery base. The overall feel is fresh and sweet, with a slightly synthetic edge. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate. Spring and summer are favoured, with fall and winter further behind. It sits closest to leisure, daily and office wear, with fewer votes for evenings. Its profile is close to La Rive Look of Woman and Montale Roses Musk.

Dark

7.1

Abaco

Fresh · Green · Synthetic

Oud

8.3

Abaco

Citrus · Fruity · Spicy

Abaco Oud opens with orange and moves through saffron, spices and pink pepper down to oud, making a spicy, smoky scent classed as feminine. In the top, orange brings a bright citrus and fruity touch. The heart of saffron, spices and pink pepper turns the scent spicy and oriental. Oud dominates the base, woody, resinous and earthy, with smoky and animalic shades alongside. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, and voters rate it well and find it good value. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are tentative. Dior Purple Oud and Mancera Sand Aoud have a close profile.

Shadow

7.7

Abaco

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Abaco Shadow is a resinous, smoky fragrance for men, built around raspberry, saffron and oud. It opens with raspberry, amberwood and benzoin, which give a sweet, fruity and resinous start. Saffron and rose add a spicy, floral layer in the heart. The base of oud, frankincense and birch dries down smoky and woody. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. Its oriental, heavy character suits cooler weather and evenings. Avapari Oud Berry and Novellista Saffron Whisper have a close profile.

Grey

8.1

Abaco

Fresh · Floral · Green

Lord

7.3

Abaco

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Abaco Lord is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral character with a spicy, creamy sweetness. Mandarin orange and neroli bring a bright lift, while jasmine, rose and orange blossom pull the scent in a floral direction. Saffron, cardamom and nutmeg add spicy warmth. Vanilla and kulfi keep it creamy and sweet, sandalwood and mastic give it a woody footing, and fig adds a soft fruity touch. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. It reads as masculine. Tom Ford Noir Extreme (Eau de Parfum) and Saint Hilaire Gold have a close profile.

Glitter

7.3

Abaco

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Abaco Glitter is a fresh, floral women's fragrance, its fruity and sweet side softened by a powdery finish. Voters find its longevity and sillage good and rate its value for money well, though the number of votes is small, so this view is still tentative. It is classed as a women's fragrance. Jasmine, iris and orange blossom give it a floral backbone. The fresh accord keeps it light, the fruity and sweet tones soften it, and the iris leaves a powdery trace. Swiss Arabian Queen and Monotheme Extrait d'Iris have a close profile.

Trafalga

7.8

Abaco

Fresh · Floral · Green

Abaco Trafalga is a fresh, fruity and sweet women's fragrance built around cherry, mandarin orange, raspberry and strawberry. It opens on a cluster of fruit: cherry, mandarin orange, raspberry and strawberry sit together, sweet and lively. In the heart, grapefruit and blackcurrant temper that sweetness a little, while floral and green accords lighten it. Patchouli and musk settle underneath, and a resinous, slightly synthetic edge adds some depth. Dior Rouge Trafalgar (Eau de Parfum) and Khadlaj Ria have a close profile.