The Perfume Library

19 perfumes

Calycanthus Brumae

Acqua di Stresa · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Stresa Calycanthus Brumae opens with ginger, camphor and black pepper, then moves into a honeysuckle heart: a fresh, spicy fragrance made for men. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it neither dominates nor fades quickly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads mainly masculine, though a fair share of voters find it feminine. The opening is cool and peppery, with ginger, camphor and black pepper. Honeysuckle and calycanthus bring a soft floral heart, while the citrus, green and aquatic accords keep it fresh. Frankincense and nutmeg close it with a warm, spicy base. Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Eau Essentielle and Ralph Lauren Polo Sport (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Mentha Citrata

7.4

Acqua di Stresa · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Osmanthus Fragrans

6.7

Acqua di Stresa · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Acqua di Stresa Osmanthus Fragrans is a fresh, floral unisex scent with aquatic and fruity touches, light and understated, and it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin. It opens with osmanthus and peach blossom, floral and fruity with a soft sweetness. Peppermint and white tea bring a cool freshness in the heart, and cedarwood and white musk settle into a powdery base. Nicki Minaj Onika and Hugo Boss The Scent for Her have a close profile.

Camellia / Camellia Soliflor

6.7

Acqua di Stresa · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Stresa Camellia / Camellia Soliflor is a fresh, floral scent with citrus and fruity touches, softened by spice and a powdery woodiness, made for women. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin as a quiet scent. Clove and black pepper give the top a spicy start. Rosewood, iris and sasanqua camellia carry the floral heart, and musk, cedarwood and white woods settle it onto a soft, woody base. Lubin Grisette and Majouri 1982 have a close profile.

Virens

7.3

Acqua di Stresa · 2016

Floral · Green · Synthetic

Acqua di Stresa Virens is a men's fragrance that pairs a green, woody character with a floral thread, touched by spice and smoke. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Voters spread their picks fairly evenly across all four seasons, with spring and fall slightly ahead. It is chosen mostly for leisure, nights out and evenings, and less for the office or daily wear. It opens with rosewood, bergamot and orange for a fresh start, while jasmine adds a soft floral heart. The base of cedarwood, patchouli, amber and white musk takes over, and resinous, animal and leathery shades give it an edge.

Verbena Absoluta

7.0

Acqua di Stresa · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Stresa Verbena Absoluta is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a green, floral side, and it has been discontinued. The top notes are vervain, citrus zest and lemon vervain, so it opens as a sharp, clean, green citrus. In the heart, neroli, geranium and freesia add a soft floral layer. The base of moss and sandalwood settles it onto a woody ground, while sweet and spicy touches stay in the background. A synthetic edge also runs through the accords. Its profile is close to Lancôme Ôff Now and Woods of Windsor Bergamot & Neroli.