The Perfume Library

20 perfumes

Cobalt Amber (Eau de Parfum)

Abel · 2016

Fresh · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Abel Cobalt Amber Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets a sweet, gourmand, resinous amber beneath a fresh, spicy opening. It opens crisp and peppery with cardamom, juniper berry and pink pepper, then the heart turns softer and sweeter with tonka bean, peru balsam and cocoa. Amber takes over at the base, leaving a resinous, woody warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it reads genuinely in between.

White Vetiver

7.6

Abel · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Abel White Vetiver is a fresh, green, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with spearmint, lime and bergamot for a crisp citrus feel. Ginger and palmarosa add a spicy, green touch in the heart, and vetiver forms a woody base that ambergris and vanilla soften slightly. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most. More voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Abel Tonic and Davidoff Adventure Eau Fraîche have a close profile.

Green Cedar (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Abel · 2018

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Abel Green Cedar Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green unisex scent built around Indian cardamom, Atlas cedar and Texas cedar. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and projection. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably on either. The top opens with Indian and Guatemala cardamom and Chinese magnolia, a spicy, fresh start. In the heart, Paraguayan gaiac wood and nagarmotha add a woody, earthy footing. The base settles into Atlas cedar and Texas cedar, dry and resinous.

Grey Labdanum

7.5

Abel · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Abel Grey Labdanum is a unisex fragrance that opens on bitter orange, violet and grapefruit and settles into labdanum. The top pairs bitter orange, violet and grapefruit, so the citrus and green accords give a fresh start. Patchouli and clary sage in the heart turn it earthy and spicy. Labdanum in the base leaves a resinous, slightly smoky warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with leisure, daily wear and business the most common settings. More voters call it masculine than feminine, yet it sits between the two. It has been discontinued. Ramón Monegal Dry Wood and Chopard Noble Cedar have a close profile.

Cyan Nori (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Abel · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Abel Cyan Nori Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that links a bright start of Brazilian tangerine and white peach to a watery, green base of French kelp absolute. It opens fresh, citrusy and lightly fruity with Brazilian tangerine and white peach. Ambrettolide adds a soft floral touch in the heart, while French kelp absolute keeps the base aquatic and green. Synthetic and woody tones also show in the accords. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads light and fresh, wearable by men and women alike. essence Like a Rollercoaster Ride and Dalilight have a close profile.

Red Santal

7.0

Abel · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Abel Red Santal is a unisex fragrance that moves from a fresh, green start into a spicy, woody, resinous sandalwood base; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn, spring and winter, with summer trailing behind. It leans towards leisure, work and daily wear; more voters call it masculine, but a good share see it as feminine, so it doesn't sit firmly on one side. The opening is led by pink pepper, clove and black pepper. In the heart, thyme, ginger and bergamot add a citrusy, green freshness. The base of Indian sandalwood, Australian sandalwood and amyris settles it into a warm, woody, slightly resinous finish.

Golden Neroli (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Abel · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Abel Golden Neroli Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent built around Tunisian neroli and matcha. It opens with matcha and Tunisian neroli, giving a green, citrusy freshness. In the heart, Paraguayan petigrain, Indian jasmine sambac absolute and Comorian ylang-ylang soften it into a floral center. Bourbon vanilla and Indian sandalwood settle it into a creamy, woody warmth. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Votes lean slightly feminine, though a good share call it masculine. Atelier Cologne Grand Néroli and Atelier Cologne Trèfle Pur have a close profile.

Miami Split

7.9

Abel · 2026

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Abel Miami Split is a sweet, fruity unisex scent that sits best in fall and spring, for relaxed days and evenings out. Burnt caramel and green banana open sweet and fruity. In the heart, Vietnamese white oud lays a woody, creamy base, and Spanish cistus and labdanum leave a resinous, faintly smoky warmth underneath. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick leisure and night-out wear, and fall leads the seasons, with winter and summer trailing. Votes split closely between feminine and masculine. Kilian Apple Brandy New York and Berdoues Maasaï Mara have a close profile.

Pink Iris (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Abel · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Abel Pink Iris Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and powdery unisex scent built around French orris root, rose absolute and raspberry ketone. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and fewer voters choose it for evening or nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. The top holds raspberry ketone, Comorian basil and Sichuan pepper, the basil adding a green touch and the pepper a light spice. In the heart, beta ionone, rose absolute, Egyptian jasmine absolute and French orris root form a floral, powdery core. The base of vanillin, ambrettolide and heliotropin sweetens and softens the finish.

Laundry Day

7.8

Abel · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Abel Laundry Day opens with grass and aldehydes and moves into sweet lime and passion fruit, a fresh, green unisex scent. The grass and aldehydes give the top a clean, slightly synthetic freshness. In the heart, Palestinian sweet lime and passion fruit soften the citrus with a fruity sweetness. Haitian vetiver in the base ties the green line to the earth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the vote count is small, so treat those ratings as tentative. It suits both men and women and leans towards light, everyday wear. Dolce & Gabbana Fruit Collection - Lemon and olakala Citron Bleu have a close profile.

Black Anise (Eau de Parfum)

8.3

Abel · 2023

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Abel Black Anise Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets anise and cocoa beside tobacco, leaning sweet and spicy; it has been discontinued. The top is anethol and Chinese star aniseed, so it opens with the sharp sweetness of anise. In the heart, French blackcurrant absolute and cocoa come forward and push the sweetness towards gourmand. Tobacco sits in the base, and the woody, resinous and smoky accords give it a deep, slightly leathery oriental feel. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of ratings is small, so treat that as tentative. It suits men and women alike, especially anyone who likes dense, sweet fragrances. Serge Lutens Écrin de fumée and Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Double Scoop

8.0

Abel · 2026

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Abel Double Scoop is a unisex scent where rosemary and roasted black sesame lead, sweetened by butterscotch and vanilla. It opens with rosemary giving a fresh, spicy edge, while roasted black sesame adds a faintly smoky depth. At the heart, butterscotch pulls the scent toward a gourmand, creamy character. In the base, musk and vanilla soften and extend that sweetness. The overall impression is sweet and creamy, with freshness and smoke staying in the background and a slightly synthetic sheen running through it. Calvin Klein Nude Vanilla and Zara Provocative Vanilla have a close profile.

Vintage '13

5.4

Abel · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Abel Vintage '13 is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, floral and green character against spice and a woody depth; it has been discontinued. It opens with Italian bergamot, Madagascar pepper and Madagascan clove, the citrus brightness sharpened by spice. The heart brings Indonesian ginger, Mexican mint and Bourbon vanilla absolute: ginger and mint keep it fresh while the vanilla adds a soft sweetness. Madagascan vetiver, amyris and Indian sandalwood form the base, leaving the scent on a dry, woody footing. Miller Harris Cassis en Feuille and Commodity Bergamot have a close profile.

The Apartment

7.5

Abel · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Gourmand

Abel The Apartment is a unisex scent that pairs sour cherry and rum with cocoa, jasmine and tuberose, leaning floral and gourmand. It opens with sour cherry and rum, fruity with a slightly boozy edge. In the heart, cocoa lays a sweet, creamy base, and jasmine and tuberose add a rich floral layer on top. As it dries down, tolu balm and myrrh give it a warm, resinous depth. The creamy texture runs throughout, and the florals keep the gourmand side in check. It suits anyone who likes sweet, floral and resinous perfumes, with no lean toward either gender. Kenzo Jeu d'Amour L'Élixir and Marks & Spencer Midnight Blossom have a close note and accord profile.