The Perfume Library

Decembrie 89 - Freedom Elixir

8.5

Adi ale Van · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Adi ale Van Decembrie 89 - Freedom Elixir is a fruity, sweet gourmand with a creamy vanilla character, suited to evenings in the cooler months. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evening and night out the leading occasions and leisure wear also possible. It is unisex, read as masculine and feminine in turn, with a modern feel. Lemon, orange and apple open on a bright fruity note. Vanilla and hazelnut then sweeten the heart, and the base of Bourbon vanilla, vanilla absolute and rum settles into a creamy, spicy warmth. S.A.C.K.Y Miraj and Ellis Brooklyn Vanilla Sin have a close profile.

Dilema

7.7

Adi ale Van · 2021

Spicy · Woody · Resinous

Adi ale Van Dilema is a spicy, woody unisex fragrance that suits fall and winter days; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine, though classic and feminine votes are not far behind. It opens with saffron and bergamot, with myrrh absolute and liquorice at the heart. Papyrus, black leather, patchouli and woody notes make up the base. The scent is spicy, resinous, earthy and smoky, with a leathery edge. Cartier XIII: La Treizième Heure and Burberry Antique Oak have a close profile.

Saints Tears

8.2

Adi ale Van · 2022

Green · Spicy · Woody

Adi ale Van Saints Tears is a unisex scent that opens on frankincense resin, frankincense and elemi resin, with a green, smoky character; it has been discontinued. Turpentine sits beside the resins in the top. The heart brings labdanum absolute, myrrh absolute and wood wax. In the base, Virginia cedar, Atlas cedar and oakmoss set an earthy, woody ground. The overall impression is green, spicy and resinous. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, and also for leisure. Voters tend to read it as masculine, though it is presented as unisex. Régime des Fleurs Falling Trees and Franck Boclet Ashes have a close profile.

Hai Hui

7.9

Adi ale Van · 2022

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Adi ale Van Hai Hui is a fresh, green and fruity unisex scent led by black pepper, cardamom and fig; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, and it is named most for leisure and daily wear, with some votes for nights out and the office. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine. It opens with black pepper, cardamom, pineapple and peppermint, fresh and spicy. In the heart, fig, almond and elemi resin sweeten it and add a creamy softness. Vetiver, papyrus and woody notes form a green, dry base. Diptyque Philosykos and L'Artisan Parfumeur Premier Figuier have a close profile.

U.M.B.R.E.

7.3

Adi ale Van · 2021

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Adi ale Van U.M.B.R.E. is a sweet, gourmand and spicy unisex scent built around animalic notes, cypriol, coffee and tobacco; it has been discontinued. It opens with animalic notes and davana. Towards the heart, cypriol, coffee and benzoin join in, giving it a creamy, resinous and woody feel. In the base, tobacco and myrrh temper the sweetness with a dry, spicy edge. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also suits leisure time. Voters split between masculine and feminine. Zoologist Chipmunk and Paris Corner Cognac Blaze have a close profile.

Urma Vie

7.9

Adi ale Van · 2022

Green · Spicy · Woody

Adi ale Van Urma Vie opens with whisky and salt and moves into frankincense, patchouli and oakmoss, a green, smoky unisex scent that has been discontinued. Whisky and salt lead at the top. The heart holds vetiver, frankincense, amber and resins, and the base brings frankincense together with patchouli and oakmoss. Green, spicy, woody and earthy accords set the character, with a resinous, smoky tone settling over it all. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, with winter and spring close behind and summer trailing. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and most voters read it as masculine. Comme des Garçons Series 3: Incense - Kyoto and Arquinesia Scent of History have a close profile.

The Book of Wisdom - Elixir Fatal

7.9

Adi ale Van · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Woody

Adi ale Van The Book of Wisdom - Elixir Fatal is a floral, sweet and smoky unisex scent with a strong leathery and woody side; it has been discontinued. It opens with three roses, Turkish, Bulgarian and Damask, alongside tobacco, frankincense and raspberry, the raspberry adding a sweet layer over the florals. At the heart, leather and oud give it a smoky, animalic edge. In the base, oakmoss and musk soften that rough texture and settle it onto a warm, earthy footing. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, so a light hand may be enough. It reads as a dense, oriental profile that suits men and women alike. Montale Oud Edition and Tigha The Dark Side have a close profile.

Diamonitirion - Elixir Atonit

8.4

Adi ale Van · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Adi ale Van Diamonitirion - Elixir Atonit is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy start with a resinous, smoky body; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters score longevity high, though the vote count is small, so that view is not yet settled. The scent leans neither masculine nor feminine and sits comfortably between the two. The top opens spicy and bright with cardamom, lime and pink pepper. In the heart, aged paper, candle wax, frankincense and myrrh turn it earthy and smoky. The base of musk, amber and resins softens everything and closes on a warm, woody note.

Mioritic

7.9

Adi ale Van · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Adi ale Van Mioritic is a unisex fragrance with a fresh, green character, lifted by citrus, spice and resin, and it suits spring and autumn days best. It opens with basil, pink pepper and elemi resin, a bright, lightly spicy and green start. In the heart, fig, frankincense and grapefruit add a fruity, resinous softness. The base of white musk, patchouli and woody notes settles into a creamy, earthy and slightly smoky finish. Most voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Spring and autumn lead, though summer works too. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also fits the office. Most voters read it as slightly masculine, yet it stays balanced for a unisex scent. Adi ale Van Mioritic Green Edition and M. Micallef Royal Vintage have a close profile.

Dark Weed

7.1

Adi ale Van · 2022

Green · Fruity · Spicy

Adi ale Van Dark Weed is a unisex scent with a green, smoky and animalic character, aimed at those who like something rough-edged and unusual. It opens with blackcurrant, bergamot and rose for a fruity freshness, while the metal note adds a cold edge. In the heart, cannabis, rose absolute and rhubarb bring out the green side. In the base, patchouli, civet, tobacco, fir and Somalian frankincense settle it onto an earthy, resinous and smoky footing. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong, with most voters scoring them high, so a light hand with the sprays makes sense. Perfumes with a close profile include D.S. & Durga Sir and Anatole Lebreton Grimoire.

Philokalia - Afterlife Potion

8.6

Adi ale Van · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Adi ale Van Philokalia - Afterlife Potion is a unisex scent that opens on jasmine and tuberose absolutes and settles into oud, labdanum and resins; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though only a small number of voters rated it, so treat those figures with caution. With no season or occasion votes, all that can be said is that it is dense and full of character, and it suits anyone regardless of gender. The top is floral, with jasmine and tuberose absolutes. The heart leans on nagarmotha, white oud, oud, Nepalese nard and labdanum, while the base brings candle wax, amber, frankincense and aged wood. Civet and castoreum add an animal edge, and dust and paint give it an unusual depth. The overall impression is sweet, spicy, smoky and earthy.

Coliva - Gourmand Potion

7.7

Adi ale Van · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Adi ale Van Coliva - Gourmand Potion is a sweet, gourmand and spicy unisex scent with a woody, resinous weight, and it has been discontinued. It opens with white chocolate, cocoa bean and coffee forming a sweet gourmand base, while liquorice, cardamom and frankincense add spice and resin. In the heart, bread and iris bring a soft, earthy floral touch, and cedarwood and cypriol dry it out. The base keeps the sweetness going with vanilla, tonka bean and butter, while labdanum, ambergris and animalic notes leave it warm and deep. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so treat that as a rough guide. The dense sweetness and resinous base suit cooler weather, and it reads comfortably on both men and women.

Deceneu - Getic Potion

8.3

Adi ale Van · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Adi ale Van Deceneu - Getic Potion is a unisex scent that ties a fresh, green opening to a spicy, smoky-woody base; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though the small number of votes means this is only a rough guide. No clear season or occasion stands out, so it can be worn on its own terms by anyone. Peppermint, mint and tobacco lead, bringing coolness and a dry edge together. In the heart, vanilla and tonka bean sweeten that edge while pepper keeps it lively. Cubeb, Virginia cedar, amber and blackcurrant settle into a woody, slightly smoky base.

The White Hero – Potion of a Lifetime

7.8

Adi ale Van · 2024

Green · Sweet · Spicy

Adi ale Van The White Hero – Potion of a Lifetime is a unisex scent that pairs a green, earthy character with sweet, resinous and smoky shades; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the small number of votes means these ratings should be read with caution. It suits anyone who likes a unisex fragrance. It opens with clary sage, frankincense and mushrooms, then moves into candle wax, Peru balsam and vetiver. In the base, tree moss, oakmoss, green leaves and Indonesian patchouli take over, settling the scent onto a woody, creamy ground. Le Couvent Valparaiso and Ikiryō Damn Hippie have a close profile.

Soul Tattoo - Outlaw's Elixir

8.0

Adi ale Van · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Adi ale Van Soul Tattoo - Outlaw's Elixir is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green start with a warm, woody, creamy and resinous body; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads as unisex, suited to men and women alike. Mint, lavender and pine bring coolness and green freshness, while tobacco absolute, sandalwood and ebony lay a woody base. Cocoa, milk, vanilla and benzoin turn that base creamy and sweet. The fougère structure meets the spicy touch of cardamom and nutmeg.

Origini

7.9

Adi ale Van · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Adi ale Van Origini opens with coconut, sage and black pepper before settling on myrrh, hemp and orange blossom, a sweet, spicy unisex scent that has been discontinued. Floral and sweet accords lead, with spicy and resinous sides keeping them in check. Coconut and sage meet black pepper at the start, giving an opening that is both creamy and sharp. In the heart, myrrh and orange blossom bring a soft, powdery floral quality, while hemp pulls it towards something dry and herbal. Cashmere wood, patchouli and woody notes ground the base in an earthy, woody finish. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. With its sweet, spicy build it suits cooler weather best, and it reads comfortably on both men and women.

Leaves in the Wind – Elixir de Muscel

8.0

Adi ale Van · 2024

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Adi ale Van Leaves in the Wind – Elixir de Muscel is a dark, smoky unisex fragrance built on leather, tobacco, oud and patchouli; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and nearly all voters score them high, though the number of votes is small. With no season or occasion data, all that can be said is that it is dense and assertive, and suits men and women alike. Sweet, spicy and woody accords sit on an animal, leathery base. Leather, civet and castoreum deepen the character, while cinnamon, black pepper and fennel seed add spice. Amber, labdanum and frankincense bring a resinous warmth, and birch and smoky notes colour the whole composition.

Gruia

6.3

Adi ale Van · 2023

Floral · Green · Spicy

Adi ale Van Gruia is a unisex fragrance that starts floral and green, then darkens with spice, smoke and earth. Gruia leaves a strong trail: longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, so it stays noticeable on skin for hours. Its density suggests a measured hand when spraying. No season or occasion votes are given to lean on; it reads unisex rather than masculine or feminine. The top notes of nutmeg, lavender and clove leaf open spicy and aromatic. In the heart, tobacco absolute, violet leaf and copaiba balsam bring together green and smoky tones. The base of woody notes, nagarmotha, soil, musk and opoponax settles into a resinous, earthy, leathery dry-down.

Gethsemane

8.3

Adi ale Van · 2023

Green · Spicy · Woody

Adi ale Van Gethsemane is a unisex fragrance built around leather, olive, cedar and frankincense, reading green, woody and smoky. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, though the number of ratings is small, so treat that as a rough indication. It is unisex and has been discontinued. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as one piece. A green, spicy streak comes from basil, laurel and clove. Over it sits a leathery, animal and resinous weight, while vetiver and oud deepen the woody, earthy side. It is smoky and dry rather than sweet.

Perseide

6.9

Adi ale Van · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Adi ale Van Perseide is a unisex fragrance that ties a floral opening of Bulgarian rose, orange blossom and Indian tuberose absolute to a base of oud and sandalwood; it has been discontinued. The flowers come first: Bulgarian rose, orange blossom and tuberose open fresh, with a slightly aquatic floral feel. In the heart, leather, Egyptian jasmine absolute and Chinese geranium add a spicy, earthy edge. As it dries, oud, New Caledonian sandalwood and musk take over, settling into a woody, creamy base. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, though few voters have weighed in. Being unisex, it suits skin of any gender. It shares a close profile with Ajmal Cuir and Tom Ford Oud Minérale.

Triodul - Elixir of Patimilor

7.3

Adi ale Van · 2023

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Adi ale Van Triodul - Elixir of Patimilor is a sweet, resinous and smoky unisex scent that opens on frankincense and myrrh and settles into patchouli, sandalwood and benzoin; it has been discontinued. It starts with frankincense and myrrh. In the heart, leather, blond woods, mushrooms and papyrus give it a dry, earthy ground. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, benzoin, styrax and opoponax sweetens and softens it, while the spicy, woody character carries through to the end. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, and most voters rate its staying power high. It reads as a heavy, dark unisex profile. Amouage Interlude Man and Parfums de Marly Hamdani have a close profile.

My Judgement Day

8.8

Adi ale Van · 2023

Floral · Green · Sweet

Adi ale Van My Judgement Day is a resinous, smoky unisex scent built on black frankincense, lavender and benzoin; it has been discontinued. It opens with black frankincense, lavender and benzoin, and the heart keeps the resinous sweetness going with frankincense, benzoin and cistus. The base adds an earthy, woody, smoky depth through vetiver, cypriol, labdanum, styrax, myrrh and oakmoss. Spicy and oriental tones sit alongside floral and green touches that stay in the background. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good, though the vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads as dark and heavy, suiting men and women alike, and is likely to appeal to people who like myrrh and resins. Marc de la Morandière Gengis Khan and Fūm Winter Crocus have a close profile.

Glie - Elixir Rural

8.0

Adi ale Van · 2024

Citrus · Floral · Green

Adi ale Van Glie - Elixir Rural is a unisex fragrance with a green, earthy character, opening on citrus and spice. The top is built on burnt soil, bitter orange, lavender and sage. In the heart, leaves, grass and galbanum push the green side forward, while white thyme, iris and angelica add an herbal depth. Musk and amber in the base soften it into a resinous, slightly oriental warmth. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good, though the sample is small, so this is only a first impression. It reads neither masculine nor feminine. It has been discontinued, but remains of interest to anyone who likes green, herbal and earthy scents. Its profile is close to Wolff & Sohn Ebonite and Francine.

Journey of Life - Extrait of Dreams

6.8

Adi ale Van · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Adi ale Van Journey of Life - Extrait of Dreams is a unisex scent that sets fruity sweetness against an animal, smoky base; it has been discontinued. It opens with clary sage and grape, and the heart brings plum and cypriol. The base leans on castoreum, cocoa and vetiver absolute. The fruity, sweet and gourmand side is balanced by woody, earthy, leathery and resinous depth, with spicy and smoky tones running through the mix. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small; the overall rating is 6.8 out of 10. Its dense, characterful build suits men and women alike. O'Driù Satyricon and OM Parfum Dark Night of the Soul have a close profile.